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Title: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 02, 2007, 12:05:51 PM
It's Monday, so after several minutes consideration, it appears it is time to start a Friday Beer Thread.

If you like beer, post what kind(s) you like better than others.  If you do not like beer, my condolences.  If you like non alcoholic beer, post which one is better than the others.

I like Negra Modelo best.  Lately Becks and Shiner appear in the beer fridge regularly as well.

 :drink:


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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 02, 2007, 12:15:13 PM
i like a lot of diffrent kinds depnds on my mood. i tend to lean toward IPA and red beers.

i also brew my own  :drink:

http://psychostick.com/beer_small.htm
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on April 02, 2007, 12:18:30 PM
I try and not drink any beer until after the school bus runs.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on April 02, 2007, 12:21:11 PM
Negra Modelo is one of my favorites, and I like the Especial too. If I'm in a bar, and they know how to do it right, I'll have a Black and Tan every time.  For something different, I'll drink a beer brewed in Georgia called Sweetwater...

Free beer is best of all...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 02, 2007, 12:22:25 PM
It appears I'll be switching to RedHook since my kid just started working there.............he's buying.  http://www.redhook.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on April 02, 2007, 12:24:00 PM
Schlitz
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WFP on April 02, 2007, 01:56:35 PM
I like Beer...almost any including a coors light to a Guiness, from a naitram basement especial to a Yeungling Lager...right now the only beer I dislike is Corona...I think I had one with a bad lime so i now avoid it.

/Bill

It's Monday, so after several minutes consideration, it appears it is time to start a Friday Beer Thread.

If you like beer, post what kind(s) you like better than others.  If you do not like beer, my condolences.  If you like non alcoholic beer, post which one is better than the others.

I like Negra Modelo best.  Lately Becks and Shiner appear in the beer fridge regularly as well.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ESJ JESTER on April 02, 2007, 02:13:21 PM
I liked beer so much I developed a allergy to it.......   Everytime  I  drink  it   I break out......in Handcuffs!!!    THe best NA beer  is by far  St.Pauli Girl
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 02, 2007, 03:54:18 PM
I like Beer...almost any including a coors light to a Guiness, from a naitram basement especial to a Yeungling Lager...right now the only beer I dislike is Corona...I think I had one with a bad lime so i now avoid it.

/Bill


I like most beers - especially the free ones.  Corona is not my favorite - years past we drank many and went all the way to Mexico to get it by the case.  Those limes are suspect - never know where they might have been.

Yeungling - started drinking that a few years ago - none in the fridge now but in a week or so most likely there will be.

Good video Naitram posted.  Know a few folks who brew their own - quite good usually.  In about 30 minutes, even though it is a Monday, it will be beer thiry here.  Mmmmmmmmmm......beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on April 02, 2007, 04:11:44 PM
"I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer
It helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow."  (Tom T Hall)

I am partial to Fat Tire, Sam Adams, and Pete's Wicked Ale.  And since I live in MO. I am contractually obligated to metion all Anheuser-Busch products.  They make me feel mellow.   :bananarock: :drink: :apple:

Later,
Ghost
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on April 02, 2007, 04:38:10 PM
I believe we could do far worse than looking to the statesmen and philosophers for guidance on such an august topic (burp ['scuse me  :drink: ]).

Always remember that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me.
Sir Winston Churchill

Beer, if drunk with moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit and promotes health.
Thomas Jefferson

Give me a woman who truly loves beer, and I will conquer the world.
Wilhelm II of Germany

I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.
Abraham Lincoln

Ich sitze hier und trinke mein gutes Wittenbergisch Bier und das Reich Gottes kommt von ganz alleine
Translation: I sit here and drink my good Wittenberg Beer, and the Kingdom of the God comes all by itself."
Martin Luther (before he got grumpy, i.e, pre-reformation)

Malt does more than Milton can to justify God's ways to man"
A. E. Housman

Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
Benjamin Franklin



By the way, I am very picky.  I like COLD beer (unless I'm in Ireland, then I'm not even that picky).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: twincam on April 02, 2007, 06:12:04 PM
BUD, BUD, BUD,BUD, BUD, BUD, BUDBUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,OH AND MORE BUD!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CVOJOE on April 02, 2007, 07:00:35 PM
Microbrewies are always an interesting experience  :drink: Lots of them in NORCAL to keep us busy.

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on April 02, 2007, 07:16:55 PM
Thanks to the members here I've switched from buying Michelob Ultra's to Modelo's (Especial or Negra) but if I'm somewhere and offered "free" beer I'll drink just about anything but Budweiser. Nothing against Budweiser but got really sick :sick2: off of it one time and promised never to drink them again.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WFP on April 02, 2007, 07:33:19 PM
I would be remiss not to mention the special microbrewws that we were enjoying one late afternoon in a cripple creek garage courtesy of Grover and those of the Maggie valley Anheuser Busch  product promotional professional, MWhite who also personally provided countless opportunities to pour under the JCI Awning.

As was said earlier, there is no such thing as a bad free beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: twincam on April 02, 2007, 07:36:32 PM
 Nothing against Budweiser but got really sick :sick2: off of it one time and promised never to drink them again.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
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 Oh come now dood, how many times have we said aggggggggg I will never drink again??????????? hair of the dog brother, hair of the dog!!!!!!! ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on April 02, 2007, 07:41:17 PM

 hair of the dog!!!!!!! ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D



Definitely so.  Sometimes you wake up in the morning and realized that what you were partaking of the evening before was just skanky.  Though in that evening before you were sure she was just beau......      you were sure it was delicious brew.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on April 02, 2007, 07:52:55 PM
Nothing against Budweiser but got really sick :sick2: off of it one time and promised never to drink them again.



Said the same thing about tequila and stuck w/ it for a good many years. Despite my best efforts, some vows are just meant to be broken. I glad I came back.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on April 02, 2007, 08:04:26 PM
Oh come now dood, how many times have we said aggggggggg I will never drink again??????????? hair of the dog brother, hair of the dog!!!!!!! ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
This is one those things that one taste will bring back that "big head" that I had and I don't want to repeat it. There are other products by Anheuser-Busch I can drink, but just can't do Budweiser.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 02, 2007, 08:16:42 PM
i like a lot of diffrent kinds depnds on my mood. i tend to lean toward IPA and red beers.

i also brew my own  :drink:


Yea I've been doing it for a while, Designed and Built my own Recalculating Infusion Mash Brewing System (RIMS) with a motorized mash paddle for better grain utilization and thermal stability of the mash.
 
Here are a few pics of my two level system,
 
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/LIFT%20STATION.jpg)
 
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/sys1.jpg)

The heart of the system is my custom designed mash tun with motorized mixer
did someone say obssesive compulsive, i'm in denial
 
[(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im000026.jpg)
 
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im000023.jpg)
 
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000233.jpg)
 
The motor is attached to the lid with a two piece drive shaft for easy removal after mashing is completed
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000071.jpg)

 
It was constructed by using an inverted Guinness keg, because the bung is threaded, it was easy to make a fitting to screw into it and create a conical drain under the false bottom.
 
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000152.jpg)
 
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000162.jpg)
 
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000021.jpg)

 
 
Brew day 
 
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle1/bru1.jpg)
 
the "mash"
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle1/bru2.jpg)

sparging
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im000164.jpg)

the boil
(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle1/im000008.jpg)

Ahhh the sweet smell of fresh barley & hops, it don't get much better than this.

All commercial beers SUCK!!!!! if I'm not drinking my beer, I'll be at the local Micro! JMHO

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 02, 2007, 10:51:30 PM
holy chit, thats some setup

 :znotworthy: :znotworthy: :znotworthy: :znotworthy: :znotworthy:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 02, 2007, 11:08:10 PM
holy chit, thats some setup

 :znotworthy: :znotworthy: :znotworthy: :znotworthy: :znotworthy:

thanks Neil,

my problem is I can't do anything small patatos, this OC syndrome has taken over my life  :confused5:  :nervous:  :o  I'v learned to acept it and just go with the flow, Beer Flow that is  ;)  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CVOJOE on April 02, 2007, 11:19:08 PM
Great looking processor you have there Eagle  :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21: Also a new use for the old bike jack as well, wonder if they'll post that on their website  :nixweiss:

 :drink:
Joe
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 02, 2007, 11:47:12 PM
Great looking processor you have there Eagle  :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21: Also a new use for the old bike jack as well, wonder if they'll post that on their website  :nixweiss:

 :drink:
Joe

yea, I call it my liquid bread maker.
after I gravity feed out of my mash tun into the Boiler, it alot easier to get the keg back on the burner with the lift  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 03, 2007, 07:56:59 AM
What a great setup Eagle1.  Wondering...... being your neighbor when your brew is ready....  many advantages there.

My mororcycle jack has never been put to such a unique use either.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 03, 2007, 08:46:01 AM
i'm still doing a stove top partial boil, and ye-old white bucket fermentation system
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 03, 2007, 09:09:20 AM
Friend of mine was doing the stove top boil, white pails, etc. until he moved into his new house.  Now he has a brew room - tanks, boiler, etc.    He said his production is around 100 gallons per year as I recall.  For some reason, my recollections of his brew room, production, etc. are a bit fuzzy.

Not setup exactly like Eagle1, but similar.

Or as some say - just like that, only different.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WFP on April 03, 2007, 09:29:41 AM
methinks you now have a use for one of your "secret" rooms...improve your operation and develop a ratskeller!

/Bill

i'm still doing a stove top partial boil, and ye-old white bucket fermentation system
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on April 03, 2007, 09:58:17 AM
I drink Bud Light. It's everywhere, you can buy it on tap in every bar and restaurant in the country!  Well, most of them anyway.  I can't drink those dark and heavy beers.  I'm full after the first 6 or 8, no room for the last 15!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 03, 2007, 12:35:14 PM
Timothy Taylors Landlord or Fullers London Pride for me.

Having said that I'm very partial to a good Speyside Malt Whisky too  :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: patrickt on April 03, 2007, 01:07:52 PM
One of my all time favorites, when I can find it is Ayinger Oktober Fest Märzen....  One very good beer!   

Prefer the pale ales like Sierra Nevada, when I can find it now that I am in Texas.

What is usually in the fridge is Ziegen Bock Amber and few Coors Lights for when my father-in-law comes by.. :^)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 03, 2007, 01:45:27 PM
i'm still doing a stove top partial boil, and ye-old white bucket fermentation  system

If you want to improve your quality, get rid of the White bucket and get yourself a couple of Glass carboys instead, much easier to sanitize and doesn't hold or impart flavors or aromas from previous batches.

relax,  Don't worry, have a homebrew  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 03, 2007, 02:37:55 PM
For some reason, reading this thread makes me thirsty.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.  Mmmmmmmmmm...... only 2 hours til beer thirty.

Changed the oil in the RK today, so that means at least one extra.  Or 2.

(http://www.netorpheus.com/beer/waitress_beer.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WaSEEG on April 03, 2007, 10:17:37 PM
Another vote for Fat Tire.  Alaskan Amber and Red Hook also work.  I remember when Grants, the first ever microbrewery opened in Yakima, I'd have Pam pick -up a couple of gallons to take up to the Little Naches where we camped and rode dirt bikes.  I remember several memorable evenings sitting around the campfire bench racing and drinking Grants from gallon jugs.

Dan
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 04, 2007, 09:42:27 PM
just found a new one i like. if your near chi-town

http://www.gooseisland.com/beers/pop-ups/2_indiapale.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 04, 2007, 09:53:57 PM
IPA is great beer.  Have not had one in a while.

Reminded me for some reason of this - have not drank any lately, either.

Anchor Beer (http://www.anchorbrewing.com/beers/index.htm)

The Steam is the one I drink more than the others.  Old Foghorn is highly hopped.  Porter - not your average beer. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 04, 2007, 09:57:45 PM
that foghorn sounds good, i  love cascade hops
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 04, 2007, 10:39:29 PM
just found a new one i like. if your near chi-town

http://www.gooseisland.com/beers/pop-ups/2_indiapale.html

I love that place, as a matter of fact I got my "MBA" there.












Master of Beer Appreciation program, they give you a card with all the beers they make, when you get them all checked off you get a certificate and an Goose Island MBA T-shirt

I even have one of their tap handles

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000124.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: twincam on April 04, 2007, 11:20:56 PM
Yea I've been doing it for a while, Designed and Built my own Recalculating Infusion Mash Brewing System (RIMS) with a motorized mash paddle for better grain utilization and thermal stability of the mash.
 
Here are a few pics of my two level system,
 
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/LIFT%20STATION.jpg)
 
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/sys1.jpg)

The heart of the system is my custom designed mash tun with motorized mixer
did someone say obssesive compulsive, i'm in denial
 YOU SURE THAT AINT A METH LAB???????????? ;D ;D ;D

 
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/im000026.jpg)
 
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/im000023.jpg)
 
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/im0000233.jpg)
 
The motor is attached to the lid with a two piece drive shaft for easy removal after mashing is completed
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/im0000071.jpg)

 
It was constructed by using an inverted Guinness keg, because the bung is threaded, it was easy to make a fitting to screw into it and create a conical drain under the false bottom.
 
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/im0000152.jpg)
 
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/im0000162.jpg)
 
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/im0000021.jpg)

 
 
Brew day 
 
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamineagle1/bru1.jpg)
 
the "mash"
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamineagle1/bru2.jpg)
 
the boil
(https://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamineagle1/im000008.jpg)

Ahhh the sweet smell of fresh barley & hops, it don't get much better than this.

All commercial beers SUCK!!!!! if I'm not drinking my beer, I'll be at the local Micro! JMHO


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 04, 2007, 11:30:08 PM

YOU SURE THAT AINT A METH LAB???   


I had some kids ride by one day when I was brewing on the driveway ask me the same thing  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: twincam on April 04, 2007, 11:36:01 PM
I had some kids ride by one day when I was brewing on the driveway ask me the same thing  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
WELL..... IT DOES LOOK LIKE YOU COULD BLOW THE WHOLE NEIBORHOOD UP WITH THAT RIG.......... I SUPPOSE YOU KEEP YOUR HELMET, KNEEPADS, SHOULDER PADS, TEETHPROTECTOR, GLOVES , AND CHAPS ON WHEN YOU ARE OPERATING RIGHT??????????????? :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: ;D ;D ;D ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 05, 2007, 12:16:22 AM
WELL..... IT DOES LOOK LIKE YOU COULD BLOW THE WHOLE NEIBORHOOD UP WITH THAT RIG.......... I SUPPOSE YOU KEEP YOUR HELMET, KNEEPADS, SHOULDER PADS, TEETHPROTECTOR, GLOVES , AND CHAPS ON WHEN YOU ARE OPERATING RIGHT??????????????? :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: ;D ;D ;D ;) ;) ;)

naw, actually I enjoy brewin naked  :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 05, 2007, 07:20:12 AM
naw, actually I enjoy brewin naked  :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Weird, sometimes after I drink 1 more than enough brews I wake up nekkid.


Full disclosure:  I have never met Eagle 1, seen him naked, or woke up naked anywhere in his vicinity.  So get your minds out of the gutter. :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 05, 2007, 09:26:31 AM
Living in Colorado, there's a lot of local breweries to choose from. I like darker full bodied beers and IPA. Boulder's hazed and Infused is a great IPA thats dry hopped to give it more hop aroma and taste. I drink Fat Tire as a standard beer, but I also homebrew, but been so busy this winter I haven't had time, takes about 8 hours if you use all grain mash. I made a Whiskey Stout that came out really well, it mimics a stout that is fermented in an old whiskey barrel, I fermented it with sterilized oak chips in the carboy, and added a cup of whiskey to each 5 gal of beer.

Hey Eagle1, what type of in-line heater are you using for your RIMS system. You built a top quality job on your system! I've seen keg conversions that were bought from companies that don't look near as good as your's. How long did it take you to polish up the kegs like that?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 05, 2007, 01:50:51 PM
Living in Colorado, there's a lot of local breweries to choose from. I like darker full bodied beers and IPA. Boulder's hazed and Infused is a great IPA thats dry hopped to give it more hop aroma and taste. I drink Fat Tire as a standard beer, but I also homebrew, but been so busy this winter I haven't had time, takes about 8 hours if you use all grain mash. I made a Whiskey Stout that came out really well, it mimics a stout that is fermented in an old whiskey barrel, I fermented it with sterilized oak chips in the carboy, and added a cup of whiskey to each 5 gal of beer.

Hey Eagle1, what type of in-line heater are you using for your RIMS system. You built a top quality job on your system! I've seen keg conversions that were bought from companies that don't look near as good as your's. How long did it take you to polish up the kegs like that?

My local Micro does a "Bourbon barrel stout" which he aged in oak  Bourbon barrels, its to die for  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
since i am good friends with the Master Brewer he is willing to loan me one so I can replicate  :bananarock: :bananarock:

I had a 2500W water heater element in a 2in stainless pipe which was in-line, but it caused scorching issues so I dumped it and I fire from below, much simpler and just as easy to maintain temp once I got use to dialing it in,
I was going to digitally control it but right now this is too easy.

the kegs took about a day each to buff up the outsides, I also polished the inside bottom of my boiler to a mirror finish for easy cleanup, I found a water based 10,000 grit automotive buffing compound called Nicsand which did a incredible job.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 05, 2007, 04:22:26 PM
So it looks like your mash-tun has a rubber seal, the direct heat doesn't screw it up? Only the Guinness kegs come with the screw in bungs? All my kegs have the C-clip style. Again the detail on you system looks great!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 05, 2007, 07:49:32 PM
So it looks like your mash-tun has a rubber seal, the direct heat doesn't screw it up? Only the Guinness kegs come with the screw in bungs? All my kegs have the C-clip style. Again the detail on you system looks great!

Talon, It's the original o-ring I installed 6 yrs ago, never had an Issue, buna rubber is good to 175 and nitrle is good over 200, remember your only mashing at 150 -160 deg. very low flame just to maintain temp, the water is pre-heated in my other keg and then mixed with the grain to hit mash temp.

the European kegs have threaded bungs all American kegs have snap ring groove

one more thing for anyone thinking about converting kegs don't waste your time welding in nipples for ball valves
you will never get anyone to give you an inclusion free weld unless they are a robot, drill a clearance hole for a bulkhead fitting and use quarter turn stainless aircraft compression coupling (CPI) they can be disassembled in a matter of seconds for cleaning

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000101.jpg)


(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000072.jpg)


(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/cpi4.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: displacing air on April 05, 2007, 11:25:29 PM
I think we should have a CVO ride to Eagle1's house...

Just to drink a few beers and see this cool setup!!!

What do you say Eagle1???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 05, 2007, 11:54:26 PM
I think we should have a CVO ride to Eagle1's house...

Just to drink a few beers and see this cool setup!!!

What do you say Eagle1???

I better start brewin alot a beer  ???  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 06, 2007, 07:54:07 AM
Time for a road trip to Eagle1's!

Friday....... beer thirty sometimes is a bit early on Friday. 

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on April 06, 2007, 02:18:30 PM
CVO Road Trip for a Beer 30 visit and tour of Eagle 1's brew shop.  Sounds like quite a plan.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on April 06, 2007, 03:19:10 PM
Favorite Beers;

Artois Bock, Chimay Blue Grand Reserve, Chimay Red Premiere, Duvel, Hoegaarden Grand Cru, Orval,  Erdinger Dunkel and Hefe Weiss, Schofferhofer Hefeweizen, Amstel, Dundee's Dark Ale, Negro Modelo, black and tan, and lots and lots more of the darker micro brew beers that I can't remember the names of right now.  Course, when I glance back at this list, I can see why I may not be able to remember.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 06, 2007, 03:28:14 PM
Mrs. WeCVO -s ome of those I know - very good - and others I do not.

A trip to ye olde liquor emporium is indicated, for research purposes of course.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on April 06, 2007, 03:38:40 PM
We have stores in VA called "Total Beverage" and you can get onesies and twosies of a lot of the imported beers for just tasting. One of our very great friends that we used to get together to taste with has moved up to New England and we are missing these tasting events.  We had met in Belgium and Paul's goal during his tour there was to taste all 800 beers made in that country.  I don't think he even made it half way through, but it was an admirable goal, and we had the pleasure of joining him and his bride on many of a country drive and tour of a monastary or other brewery.  Made life overseas a lot of fun. Did expand that knowlege base though, and to drink the normal American donkey p!$$ is not even anything one would consider, unless you were very thirsty and there was nothing else around. I really enjoy water.  I missed some of the American fall backs when just going out for a meal in the local area - Sam Adams, Michelob Classic Dark Beer are good fall backs.  We really enjoy going to the brew pubs as they usually have great food and you can get the beer sampler.  We have a chain here called Hops that is usually at least fun to try. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 06, 2007, 03:53:34 PM
I live in a college town & there are a few spots to get beer from around the globe.  A couple of good beer/liquor stores at least.

That beer tour of Belgium sounds like it was a blast.  I drink lots of imports & a variety of brews from here and there.  My fall backs are Amber Bock (yeah, some who hate it are saying yuck!), Yeungling (reminds me of Schlitz at times - long story - bootleggers .75 quarts),  and the old reliable Bud Light.  Some of the American brews lack, shall we say, character.  An old college prof told me my beloved Shiner reminded him of horse p!ss - said it was bottled by a horse trough.  Remembered that after your donkey p!ss comment - made me smile.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: icybay on April 06, 2007, 05:34:43 PM
Since it is Friday afternoon, I thought I would pass on this useful information:

A 2006 study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year.
Another study found that Americans drink an average of 22 gallons of beer a
year.  That means, on average, Americans get about 41 miles per gallon.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: The Mysterious Q! on April 06, 2007, 05:43:00 PM
I live in a college town & there are a few spots to get beer from around the globe.  A couple of good beer/liquor stores at least.

That beer tour of Belgium sounds like it was a blast.  I drink lots of imports & a variety of brews from here and there.  My fall backs are Amber Bock (yeah, some who hate it are saying yuck!), Yeungling (reminds me of Schlitz at times - long story - bootleggers .75 quarts),  and the old reliable Bud Light.  Some of the American brews lack, shall we say, character.  An old college prof told me my beloved Shiner reminded him of horse p!ss - said it was bottled by a horse trough.  Remembered that after your donkey p!ss comment - made me smile.

As of late my brew of choice is the Belgian White Blue Moon. Very full bodied and quite crisp with a hint of citrus. If you haven't tried it give it a taste you'll like it.  Later,Q
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 07, 2007, 03:29:35 PM
As of late my brew of choice is the Belgian White Blue Moon. Very full bodied and quite crisp with a hint of citrus. If you haven't tried it give it a taste you'll like it.  Later,Q

Never heard of this one - will look for it.  Belgians are damn good brew masters.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on April 07, 2007, 11:28:54 PM
Bitburger Pils (http://www.bitburger.com/index.php?id=1136) has been my favorite beer for the last 20+ years.  I can still remember the smell driving by the brewery, kinda like green beans cooking.  :)  If I'm out of it then Bud, Keystone light or Rolling Rock will suffice.  Of course free & cold is good too.

That home setup you have there Eagle1 is a thing of beauty!   :2vrolijk_21: 

Cheers. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 07, 2007, 11:38:22 PM
Bitburger Pils (http://www.bitburger.com/index.php?id=1136) has been my favorite beer for the last 20+ years.  I can still remember the smell driving by the brewery, kinda like green beans cooking.  :)  If I'm out of it then Bud, Keystone light or Rolling Rock will suffice.  Of course free & cold is good too.

That home setup you have there Eagle1 is a thing of beauty!   :2vrolijk_21: 

Cheers. :drink:

Thanks bro, I do like the bitburger as well, good clean dry finish with the traditional saaz hops, stay away from that cheap domestic chit, it will make ya go blind  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on April 08, 2007, 12:02:21 AM
Thanks bro, I do like the bitburger as well, good clean dry finish with the traditional saaz hops, stay away from that cheap domestic chit, it will make ya go blind  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Nah, just keeps the ol colon clean. :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BADBUD on April 08, 2007, 06:50:31 AM
I normally drink Icehouse, made by Plank Road Brewery. Five and a half percent not to bad, good buzz. Made since 1855, so they have got it right.
  I also drink quite a bit of Boulevard Wheat, great taste and made here in Missouri.

  Bud
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on April 08, 2007, 09:10:10 AM
The only higher alcohol beer I was ever fond of was the Parkbrau Perminator, smooth as a baby's ass with a nice kick to the head.  :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 08, 2007, 10:20:41 AM
forgot i had snaped a couple of pics when i was doing the boil a couple of weeks ago

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 08, 2007, 10:21:22 AM
nothing like the aroma of hops boiling
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 08, 2007, 10:42:36 AM
nothing like the aroma of hops boiling

looking good Neil,  :2vrolijk_21:
I used that same technique for 6 yrs before i switched to all grain, I could do a batch in two hr. flat
what are you brewin, I see a can of amber & light, and some DME on the counter.
DME is a good thing to add to all your extract brews, it adds enzymes which are cooked out of the liquid
extract.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 08, 2007, 11:47:30 AM
doin a strong red should be about 7% when done
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on April 08, 2007, 03:36:34 PM
doin a strong red should be about 7% when done

That sounds interesting.  What's the shelf life of most homebrew?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 08, 2007, 05:56:14 PM
i have never had a batch sit longer then 6 months. so not sure what the upper limit is
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 08, 2007, 11:01:52 PM
That sounds interesting.  What's the shelf life of most homebrew?

I have an Imperial stout I did back in 1995, that finished out at 12-14%, we drink one bottle a year around the holidays and drink it out of shot glasses, every year it gets better and better like good scotch  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on April 08, 2007, 11:14:15 PM
I have an Imperial stout I did back in 1995, that finished out at 12-14%, we drink one bottle a year around the holidays and drink it out of shot glasses, every year it gets better and better like good scotch  :2vrolijk_21:

Wow, I had no idea you could do that with beer.  This is a gr8t thread.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 09, 2007, 12:07:30 AM
Wow, I had no idea you could do that with beer.  This is a gr8t thread.   :drink:

When beer get over 10% its considered Barley wine, at these levels it will kick you A$$. I made the fatal mistake of trying to drink one of them by myself once, woke up the next morning "FDC" face down in carpet, looked up and there was still 1/2 the bottle sitting on the table. I did have a few others before attempting this foolish endeavor, but I think I'll stick to drinking it in shots.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on April 09, 2007, 09:46:59 AM
When beer get over 10% its considered Barley wine, at these levels it will kick you A$$. I made the fatal mistake of trying to drink one of them by myself once, woke up the next morning "FDC" face down in carpet, looked up and there was still 1/2 the bottle sitting on the table. I did have a few others before attempting this foolish endeavor, but I think I'll stick to drinking it in shots.

I know that feeling.  ;) 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 09, 2007, 10:25:04 AM
When beer get over 10% its considered Barley wine, at these levels it will kick you A$$. I made the fatal mistake of trying to drink one of them by myself once, woke up the next morning "FDC" face down in carpet, looked up and there was still 1/2 the bottle sitting on the table. I did have a few others before attempting this foolish endeavor, but I think I'll stick to drinking it in shots.

So that is why I don't remember drinking barley wines usually. 

But I did remember this:

"Here's Little sir John in the nut-brown bowl
And brandy in the glass
But Little Sir John in the nut-brown bowl's
Proved the stronger man at last
For the hunts man he can't hunt the fox
Nor so loudly blow his horn
And the tinker, he can't mend Kettles or pots
Without a little of Sir John Barleycorn."
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 13, 2007, 10:26:45 PM
I'm going to brew a 10gal. batch of pale ale tommorrow, most of my friends have not acquired a taste for some of the Big beers that I brew, so to accommodate their pallets I'll brew a nice light pale for them, I'm going to give it very agressive Hop schedule though. planning on using a mixture of Horizon, Simcoe, Amarillo, and Cascade, This should produce a very citrus-floral aroma with a nice spicy hop character.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hdhiwayman on April 14, 2007, 12:10:53 PM
Well now that beer is an exceptable all day beverage and not just for breakfast anymore, my favorites are as follows:
free & warm
warm
free and cold
cold
yours & cold
theirs & cold
mine & cold
over a bowl of cornflakes (anytime)
I have been known to wake FDC, Nekkid, FDC and Nekkid. I vagely remember one night lying on the lawn grasping the grass for fear of flying off the face of the earth.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 15, 2007, 03:21:59 PM
today was botteling day for a nice red. wasnt as hoppy as i was expecting but good flavor/ will only get better while it sits for a couple more weeks
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 15, 2007, 06:55:22 PM
today was botteling day for a nice red. wasnt as hoppy as i was expecting but good flavor/ will only get better while it sits for a couple more weeks

Whats the chances of you bringing a few of these brews down to Howies when we visit at the end of May ?

Heres hoping.

 :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 15, 2007, 06:57:31 PM
id say its a good possibility
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 15, 2007, 06:59:40 PM
Excellent news - I'll get the right arm limbered up over the next few weeks.

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 15, 2007, 10:37:03 PM
today was bottling day for a nice red. wasn't as hoppy as i was expecting  but good flavor/ will only get better while it sits for a couple more weeks

Have you ever tried dry hopping, you can add some pellet hops to your secondary, I have also done it in the keg at times, just put them in a muslin bag and drop them in. It's hard to get that fresh hop flavor without a lot of bittering with traditional hopping during the boil. but if you add some after your primary fermintation you get all the aroma and flavor without extreme bittering.  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 16, 2007, 09:03:18 AM
Yea, but dry hopping gives more aroma than bitterness, I like dry hopping, I love that hop smell!!!  just add more hops at the start of the boil next time. Make sure their fresh as possible.  What type of hops did you use? are you using pellets, leaf, or plugs?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 16, 2007, 10:36:38 AM
i used some in the boil and dry hopped as well. using pelets for both. didnt bother bagging it though just added it in, figured it would settle to the bottom and get left behind.

did in the primary though, wasnt thinking bout waiting til the secondary. theres always next time
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 16, 2007, 01:26:16 PM
i used some in the boil and dry hopped as well. using pelets for both. didnt bother bagging it though just added it in, figured it would settle to the bottom and get left behind.

did in the primary though, wasnt thinking bout waiting til the secondary. theres always next time

Your fine, bagging is only for the keg so you don't pull the hops up while dispensing, but adding to the secondary
after the fermentation helps retain more of the aroma and flavor. you may have to adjust your qty. though, I use less than an oz  of a mixture of Simcoe & Amarillo for 5gal. just make sure you use a fresh unopened bag of pellets when adding to the secondary so you keep things clean.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 16, 2007, 02:54:18 PM
Your fine, bagging is only for the keg so you don't pull the hops up while dispensing, but adding to the secondary
after the fermentation helps retain more of the aroma and flavor. you may have to adjust your qty. though, I use less than an oz  of a mixture of Simcoe & Amarillo for 5gal. just make sure you use a fresh unopened bag of pellets when adding to the secondary so you keep things clean.

thanks for the tip
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 26, 2007, 02:15:47 AM
thanks for the tip

our local homebrew club is chartering a 25 passenger bus to attend DarkLord Day (http://www.threefloyds.com/events.html) at Three Floyds Brewing Co, just over the border in Hammond Indiana, they will sell their DarkLord Russian Imperial Stout and host a festival in honor of the brew. It's a kicka$$ once a year event, and the DarkLord is to kill for, The event starts at noon and will include food, beer rating and trading, and bands.  :bananarock:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 26, 2007, 08:37:37 AM
Hope you have a great time at the DarkLord Day, Eagle1.



Will be riding Friday, so.......

A different type of beer belly:
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cigarmike on April 26, 2007, 10:45:21 AM
As of late my brew of choice is the Belgian White Blue Moon. Very full bodied and quite crisp with a hint of citrus. If you haven't tried it give it a taste you'll like it.  Later,Q

I also like this beer, but only from a tap, a slice of orange on the rim, and its very refreshing.
Other beers i like, again, i only drink beer on tap which makes it harder to become a full-blown alcholic , Fosters, Hiefenwiesen, and Guisness. Theres a pub in San Leandro, that had an Irish stout, called 'double chocolate', I do believe that you could put some whip cream on top of this one , its like a chocolate milkshake.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 26, 2007, 12:29:12 PM
Check these out
http://www.g4tv.com/pile_player.aspx?video_key=14142

http://www.sickjokes.net/index.php?disp=watchvideo&filename=manshow-beerstand.wmv
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on April 26, 2007, 11:34:35 PM
deep thoughts.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 27, 2007, 01:06:13 AM
I also like this beer, but only from a tap, i only drink beer on tap which makes it harder to become a full-blown alcholic

not if the taps are in your basement  :bananarock:

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000124.jpg)


a slice of orange on the rim, and its very refreshing.

Dude, please, leave the fruit on the Ole Lady's wine cooler and have some respect and dignity for the Beer  :nervous:
the Germans passed a beer purity law back in 1516 "Reinheitsgebot", which stated that the only ingredients that could be used in the production of beer were water, barley, and hops. I think there was profound purpose in that law to preserve the integrity of "Beer". IMHO once you cross that line you might as well just spike some cool aid.
It actually pisses me off when I see someone ruins a great Paulaner Hefe-Weizen by squeezing a lemon in it. I know there has been allot of trendy American beer Mfg. doing this lately but I personally wont go there. JMO  :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 27, 2007, 09:44:53 AM
like the miller lite guys said.........


"don't fruit the beer"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on April 27, 2007, 10:35:02 AM
like the miller lite guys said.........


"don't fruit the beer"

"MAN LAW!"   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 27, 2007, 10:40:35 AM
not if the taps are in your basement  :bananarock:

(http://publish.insightbb.com/personalfile/personalsite/screamneagle1/im0000124.jpg)


Gotta love a kegerator in the basement, I had a homemade set up too, but gave it up when the neighbor and I downed one too many kegs the last summer we had it in the basement.  I think the wifey at the time didn't like the neighbor coming over all the time.  Solved that though, got rid of the wife.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on April 27, 2007, 10:42:04 AM
Gotta love a kegerator in the basement, I had a homemade set up too, but gave it up when the neighbor and I downed one too many kegs the last summer we had it in the basement.  I think the wifey at the time didn't like the neighbor coming over all the time.  Solved that though, got rid of the wife.
:oops: :zroflmao: :huepfenlol2: :zroflmao: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 27, 2007, 10:46:29 AM
:oops: :zroflmao: :huepfenlol2: :zroflmao: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:Ride Safe,Fired00d  :fireman:

"If that keg doesn't go I'm outta here!!!"

I'm sure gonna miss her......NOT ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on April 27, 2007, 11:23:54 AM
Drawing lines in the sand is never a good idea.  "this or that" or even the "this for that".  Get's lots of folks in trouble.

I mean what can be wrong with someone drinking beer they make themselves, or at least bought themselves, in the comfort of their own home.  No drinking and driving.  Not hitting on some hottie just cause she's there.  Not running up a bar tab. Not embarrassing oneself out in the community. Can't imagine anyone drawing that line.  Just not worth it. 

But then, I'd have had a glass in my hand and been sharing the war/hunting/fishing/riding stories with you.  But then again, that is just me. 

Glad you woke up and moved on.  Sometimes it is just the best thing to do.   ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster on April 27, 2007, 12:08:59 PM
My favorite is Mirror P :drink:ond from the Dechutes Brewery in Bend Oregon. If you ever go through there it's a great place to stop for lunch and a brew. Of course there are many fine brew pubs in the northwest. To many beers not enough time
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 27, 2007, 01:30:23 PM
Too many beers not enough time

This is the real problem, I compiled a list of micro's just in WI that I need to visit, looks like i'll need a day or two, to get through them all ;)

Fox River Brewing Co and Restaurant
4301 W Wisconsin Ave
Appleton WI 54915
       
Stone Cellar Brewpub, Inc
1004 S. Olde Oneida St
Appleton WI 54915
 
Lake Louie Brewing Co
7556 Pine Rd
Arena WI 53503
 
South Shore Brewery
808 West Main St
Ashland WI 54806
       
Legends Brewhouse and Eatery (#3)
940 Waube Lane
Ashwauben WI 54304-5522
 
Sand Creek Brewing Co
320 Pierce St/PO Box 187
Black River Falls WI 54615
       
Slab City Brewing Co
W 3590 Pit Ln
Bonduel WI 54107
       
Silver Creek Brewing Co
N57 W6172 Portland Rd
Cedarburg WI 53012

Rowlands Calumet Brewery Co
25 N Madison St
Chilton WI 53014
 
Rowlands Calumet Brewery Co (#2)
57 School St
Chilton WI 53014
     
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co
PO Box 368/1 Jefferson Ave
Chippewa Falls WI 54729

Cross Plains Brewery Inc.
2109 Hickory St
Cross Plains WI 53528

Viking Brewing Co
234 Dallas St W
Dallas WI 54733

Delafield Brewhaus
3832 Hillside Dr
Delafield WI 53018

Water Street Brewery Lake County
3191 Golf Rd
Delafield WI 53018

Legends Brewhouse and Eatery (#2)
875 Heritage Road
DePere WI 54115

Northwoods Brewpub and Grill
3560 Oakwood Mall Dr
Eau Claire WI 54701

Shipwrecked Restaurant and Brewery
7791 Egg Harbor Rd
Egg Harbor WI 54209
 
Great Dane Pub and Brewing Co #2
2980 Cahill Main
Fitchburg WI 53711
 
Nicolet Brewing Co
PO Box 650
Florence WI 54121

Sprecher Brewing Co
701 W Glendale Ave
Glendale WI 53209-6500
 
Legends Brewhouse and Eatery (#1)
2840 Shawano Ave
Green Bay WI 54313
 
Rustic Rail Grill & Brewery
1966 Velp Avenue
Green Bay WI 54303

Titletown Brewing Co
200 Dousman St
Green Bay WI 54303
 
Green Bay Brewing Co
313 Dousman St
Greenbay WI 54303

Angry Minnow, The
10440 Florida Ave
Hayward WI 54843

Muskie Capital Brewery / Old Hayward Eatery
15546 Highway B
Hayward WI 54843

Gray Brewing Co
2424 W Ct St
Janesville WI 53545

Central Waters Brewing Co
PO Box 123 / 701 Main St
Junction City WI 54443

Pearl Street Brewery
1401 Saint Andrew St
La Crosse WI 54603

City Brewing Co
925 South 3rd Street
LaCrosse WI 54601
 
Tyranena Brewing Co
PO Box 736
Lake Mills WI 53551

Ale Asylum
3698 Kinsman Blvd
Madison WI 53704
 
Granite City Food and Brewery (#18)
72 West Towne Mall
Madison WI 53719

Great Dane Pub and Brewing Co
123 E Doty St
Madison WI 53703

J.T. Whitneys Pub and Brewery
674 S Whitney Way
Madison WI 53711

Rush River Brewing Co
W 4001 120th Ave
Maiden Rock WI 54750

Courthouse Pub
1001 South Eighth Street
Manitowoc WI 54220

Railhouse Restaurant and Brewery
2029 Old Peshtigo Rd
Marinette WI 54143

Capital Brewery Co Inc
PO Box 620185
Middleton WI 53562

Lakefront Brewery Inc
1872 N Commerce St
Milwaukee WI 53212-3701
 
Milwaukee Ale House
233 N Water St
Milwaukee WI 53202

Milwaukee Premium Brewing Co
4059 W Bradley Rd
Milwaukee WI 53209

Rainier Brewing Co.
807 W Juneau Ave
Milwaukee WI 53233

Rock Bottom Brewery
740 N Plankinton Ave
Milwaukee WI 53203
 
Stonefly Brewing Co
735 E. Center Street
Milwaukee WI 53212

Water Street Brewery
1101 N Water St
Milwaukee WI 53202-3107

Brewery Creek Inn, Restaurant and Brewery
PO Box 163/23 Commerce St
Mineral Point WI 53565

Minocqua Brewing Co
238 Lake Shore Dr
Minocqua WI 54548

Minhas Craft Brewery
PO Box 277/1208 14th Ave
Monroe WI 53566

Grumpy Troll, The
105 S 2nd St
Mount Horeb WI 53572

New Glarus Brewing Co
PO Box 759/ County Rd W Hwy 69
New Glarus WI 53574

Falls Brewing Co
138 Sunrise Ct
Oconto Falls WI 54154

Fox River Brewing Co/Fratellos
1501 Arboretum Dr
Oshkosh WI 54901

Harbor City Brewing
535 W Grand Ave
Port Washington WI 53074

Corner Pub
100 E Main St
Reedsburg WI 53959

Brown Street Brewery / Bugsys
16 N Brown St
Rhinelander WI 54501

hops Haven Brew Haus
1327 N 14th Street
Sheboygan WI 53801

Furthermore Beer
PO Box 776
Spring Green WI 53588

Stevens Point Brewery Co
2617 Water St
Stevens Point WI 54481

Thirsty Pagan Brewing Co
1623 Broadway St
Superior WI 54880

Bellows Brew Crew
201 E Main St
Watertown WI 53094
USA

Bull Falls Brewery LLC
Wausau WI 54403

Hereford and Hops Steakhouse and Brewpub
2305 Sherman St
Wausau WI 54401

Randys Fun Hunters Brewery
841 E Milwaukee St
Whitewater WI 53190-2126

Moosejaw Pizza & Dell`s Brewing Co
110 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
Wisconsin Dells WI 53965
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on April 27, 2007, 01:32:25 PM
Looks like your getting ready for a good weekend Eagle! Do you think you'll remember it? ;D Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 27, 2007, 01:48:16 PM
Looks like your getting ready for a good weekend Eagle! Do you think you'll remember it? ;D Hoist! 8)

absopuckinlutely, when the samplin get's this demanding I bring a notebook and a spare liver.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on April 27, 2007, 01:51:33 PM
absopuckinlutely, when the samplin get's this demanding I bring a notebook and a spare liver.  :2vrolijk_21:


After you finish sampling the mid-west, put together a list for the NE and we'll get abunch of guys to join you here too! ;) Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on April 27, 2007, 01:55:34 PM
absopuckinlutely, when the samplin get's this demanding I bring a notebook and a spare liver.  :2vrolijk_21:


Maybe you should make the rounds with this:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on April 27, 2007, 01:57:23 PM
Maybe you should make the rounds with this:



Hey Tros, do you know chit from (that company's trailer)? ;D Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on April 27, 2007, 03:45:29 PM
Hey Tros, do you know chit from (that company's trailer)? ;D Hoist! 8)

Hey Tros, do you know chit from (that company's trailer)? ;D Hoist! 8)

Man, yer killin' me Howie!  :huepfenlol2:  :zroflmao:

 :alcohol:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 30, 2007, 01:42:52 AM
It wasn't Friday but we had to toast the Friday Beer thread adn s00s with a couple of Negro Modelos. Mmmmm, mmmm, good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 30, 2007, 10:13:57 PM
Mmmmmmmm.......

Negra Modelos.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/iskifreelee/Cerveza_MODELO_mexicana_negra_botel.jpg)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/iskifreelee/Cerveza_MODELO_mexicana_negra_botel.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 30, 2007, 11:53:15 PM
iski,

Those are the ones.  Didn't help the game much, but sure helped the mood. :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 01, 2007, 01:48:22 AM
well, DarkLord Day (http://www.threefloyds.com/events.html) 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. :o 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  :bananarock:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on May 01, 2007, 01:59:16 AM
 ;) 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.   :cherry: :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 01, 2007, 07:19:31 AM
iski,

Those are the ones.  Didn't help the game much, but sure helped the mood. :2vrolijk_21:

Rjob - And that is why when I get the urge to play golf, I go riding, or drink beer, & on the best days - both.   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 01, 2007, 07:25:49 AM
well, DarkLord Day (http://www.threefloyds.com/events.html) 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. :o 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  :bananarock:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

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

Eagle - Would you describe the taste of this brew?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 01, 2007, 09:18:31 PM
This Stout must be extremely good - $15 a bottle!   :drink:  Plus people waiting in line for hours to buy a 6 pack - for $90.  :bananarock: And the resale value is $50 a bottle. :pepper: :bananarock: :jalapeno:

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.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 01, 2007, 09:24:16 PM
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.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on May 01, 2007, 09:34:54 PM
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.   :2vrolijk_21:   I wonder how many bottles will be on Ebay?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 01, 2007, 09:44:30 PM
I can see why it's worth waiting 2 1/2 hours in for.   :2vrolijk_21:   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  ;D and there is always next year as well  :bananarock: they will be serving it at the micro until it runs out, and then you wont see it again til this time next year.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 01, 2007, 09:48:30 PM
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
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on May 02, 2007, 12:41:41 AM
... 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.   :huepfenjump3: :bananarock: :cherry:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 02, 2007, 11:20:43 AM
Here's a link to find beer when traveling.

http://www.beertravelers.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 07, 2007, 01:12:07 AM
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.  :alcohol: :alcohol: :alcohol:  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 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 07, 2007, 01:19:12 AM
very nice color, clean and clear, if I don't pick up a chill haze it will be a top notch pale, and quite an accomplishment.  :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 07, 2007, 11:56:52 AM
Just found out a couple of weeks ago that a local wine store also specializes in stocking micro-brews from around the east coast, and some more popular nation wide brews. Good prices, most are $2.00 per bottle, and they let you mix and match your own 6-packs. Being a big fan of IPA's, I bought all 11 brews on hand that I had not had the pleasure of partaking previously...awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwe, It tastes sooooooooooo good when it touches your lips   :drink:   :huepfenjump3:

SOKOOL
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 07, 2007, 11:59:39 AM
Just found out a couple of weeks ago that a local wine store also specializes in stocking micro-brews from around the east coast, and some more popular nation wide brews. Good prices, most are $2.00 per bottle, and they let you mix and match your own 6-packs. Being a big fan of IPA's, I bought all 11 brews on hand that I had not had the pleasure of partaking previously...awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwe, It tastes sooooooooooo good when it touches your lips   :drink:   :huepfenjump3:

SOKOOL

:worthless:

what did you purchase?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: altugo on May 07, 2007, 06:36:52 PM
I cant belive i just noticed this thread!!!!I.I like Carlsberg,Heineken,Becks and Efes wich is a local brew.Efes is pretty strong i guess its either 9 or 12% alchool but gets me drunk faster than anything i ever drunk sapring carlsberg special brew.I also like weissbeer but cant get any locally.I used to have stella artois every now and then when i was living in states but cant get that here neither.Any way i like larger. :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 07, 2007, 06:39:24 PM
CVOJOE stop reading here and go to another thread


Hank came over yesterday and helped me finish the patio canopy. My daughter had bought me a six pack of Negra Modelo because I kept talking about it. Me and Hank killed it in about 1/2 hour after finishing the roof.

Good stuff. I can see why some of you like it.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 08, 2007, 12:56:58 PM
Ya'll keep talkin about negro modello...ok, ok, it will be my choice this afternoon. I'll give my feed back tomorrow.

SOKOOL
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 14, 2007, 10:33:24 PM
ok, so it took me a few extra days...the negra modello was "so-so", for a dark beer of this style, I'd prefer SHINER BOCK.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 14, 2007, 10:35:52 PM
ok, so it took me a few extra days...the negra modello was "so-so", for a dark beer of this style, I'd prefer SHINER BOCK.


Is it readily available ?

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cuthbertss on May 14, 2007, 10:53:37 PM

Is it readily available ?

B B

it is in Texas......  dunno bout Calii
i can get it here and er , ah ship ya some if'n u like
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 14, 2007, 10:55:59 PM
it is in Texas......  dunno bout Calii
i can get it here and er , ah ship ya some if'n u like


Ship it to Nelson Scott, I'd enjoy it more if you were sittin there havin a couple with me  :2vrolijk_21:

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cuthbertss on May 14, 2007, 10:57:50 PM
it is in Texas......  dunno bout Calii
i can get it here and er , ah ship ya some if'n u like


list of cali wholesalers.. so it must be available is san damn diego

City Wholesaler Name Phone Number
Bakersfield W.A. Thompson, Inc. (661) 832-5101
Barstow W.A. Thompson of Barstow, Inc. (800) 937-9403
Bishop Gillespie Dist. Co., Inc. (760) 872-6931
City of Industry Haralambos Beverage Co. (562) 347-4300
Eureka Humboldt Beer Distributors (707) 442-5794
Fresno Donaghy Sales, LLC (559) 486-0901
Fresno Valleywide Beverage Co. (559) 237-2183
Gardena Harbor Dist. L.L.C. - Anaheim (714) 712-2400
Gardena Harbor Dist. L.L.C. - Gardena (310) 538-5483
Gardena Harbor Dist. L.L.C. - Santa Ana (714) 259-0556
Indio Mission Beverage Co. - Indio (760) 347-3561
Los Angeles Mission Beverage Co. - Los Angeles (323) 266-6238
Merced Sierra Beverage Co. (209) 722-8058
Modesto Delta Brands, Inc. (209) 522-9011
Petaluma Morris Dist. (707) 769-7294
Redding Redding Dist. Co. (530) 243-2921
Redwood City Maita Distributors, Inc. (650) 369-2337
Richmond Bay Area Beverage Co. (510) 729-5000
Sacramento Saccani Dist. Co. (916) 441-0213
San Bernardino Dan McKinney dba Premium Dist. Co. (909) 799-8585
San Diego Crest Beverage Co. (858) 566-1800
San Jose SBBI D/B/A South Bay Beverage, Inc. (408) 259-0430
Santa Maria Central Coast Dist., L.L.C. (805) 922-2108
Sonora Benites Dist. Co. (209) 532-9452
Stockton San Joaquin Beverage, Inc. (209) 948-9400
Susanville Lassen Beverage, Inc. (530) 257-9103
Sylmar Allied Beverages, Inc. (818) 362-9333
Ukiah Angell Dist. Co. (707) 462-1697
Ventura Allied Dist. Co., LLC - Ventura (805) 644-2201
Watsonville Couch Dist. Co., Inc. (831) 724-0649
Weed Patton Dist., Inc. (53
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cuthbertss on May 14, 2007, 10:58:35 PM
Ship it to Nelson Scott, I'd enjoy it more if you were sittin there havin a couple with me  :2vrolijk_21:

B B

hmmm importing texas beer to the great white north...
there is a radical thought
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 15, 2007, 08:53:13 AM
In the beer fridge at the moment:

Becks
Negra Modelo
Shiner Bock
Yeungling
Dos XX - none ? - beer run before weekend


Fond memories of visiting the Spoetzel Brewery on hot summer afternoons in Shirer, Texas. The Bock is my favorite - they make other tyes as well.


Negra Modela remains my current favorite. 

http://www.shiner.com/about/info.html (http://www.shiner.com/about/info.html)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harley01 on May 17, 2007, 12:42:52 PM
Majic Hat makes some good beers and they usually have a sampler 12 pack you can buy.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 17, 2007, 05:42:37 PM
went to my local watering hole today and stocked up for this weekend, beverage of choice...
DOGFISH HEAD 90 MINUTE IPA  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 17, 2007, 08:47:43 PM
went to my local watering hole today and stocked up for this weekend, beverage of choice...
DOGFISH HEAD 90 MINUTE IPA  :drink:

Thats one of the Best IPA's on the market IMHO!!!!!!!!!  and my personal favorite  :bananarock:

I stocked up as well:

Bohemia by Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma 4.2%
Duval Golden Belgian Ale 8.5%
Fat Tire Amber Ale By New Belgium Brewery, CO 5.6%
Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock 6.7%
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout  By North Coast Brewery 8.9%
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WFP on May 17, 2007, 08:49:55 PM
Majic Hat makes some good beers and they usually have a sampler 12 pack you can buy.

The Magic hat Brewery in Burlington, VT:

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7600.0;attach=9084;image)

and the Sampling Bar which had no limit when we were there...

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7600.0;attach=9085;image)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 17, 2007, 08:57:08 PM
This is as good a place as any to post this considering my plans for the $$$  

The entire time I was in rehab for my knee replacement, the rehab center secretary would not believe my General Dynamics Corporate PPO Health Insurance had $0 co-pay. Since my leg had been cut in half and put back together with a couple of pounds of surgical grade stainless steel, I wasn't in the mood to argue ( too stoned on Percocet as some of you may recall) S'anyway, 3 times a week for 8 weeks I paid the *&((*^&*()( $25. When my health insurance provider paid the bill, no record of the co-pays on the bill from the rehab center. I kept calling and telling them I wanted my money back to no avail. Finally two weeks ago I'd had enough. I called and said I was turning the entire matter over to the Ombudsman for San Diego County in charge of ethics issues at all of the county's hospitals. Got a call from the rehab's head honcho " oh please don't do that, we are in process of refunding your money as we speak "  Got a check today for $582.16 The owed me $600 but deducted some odd change from a recent bill they said I owed a $17.84 co-pay on. (Here we go again) Anyway, pennies from heaven as the saying goes so it's going into my Memorial Day Pool Party / Beer tasting festival. So I'm open to suggestions for unique and heretofore untasted beers.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 17, 2007, 09:05:07 PM
I can see why it's worth waiting 2 1/2 hours in for.   :2vrolijk_21:   I wonder how many bottles will be on Ebay?

here ya go, I guess I made a pretty good deal selling two bottles for $100

Three Floyds Dark Lord Imperial Russian Stout 2007 on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Three-Floyds-Dark-Lord-Imperial-Russian-Stout-2007_W0QQitemZ110127695798QQihZ001QQcategoryZ563QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 17, 2007, 09:30:05 PM
So I'm open to suggestions for unique and heretofore untasted beers.

B B


Big B, here is a list of the top rated 50 beers IN THE WORLD OVERALL!

BeerName  BrewerName  Award  
1. Westvleteren Abt 12 Westvleteren Abdij St. Sixtus Gold
2. Närke Kaggen Stormaktsporter Närke Kulturbryggeri Gold
3. Three Floyds Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout Three Floyds Brewing Company Gold
4. Three Floyds Oak Aged Dark Lord Russian Imperial Stout Three Floyds Brewing Company Gold
5. Surly Darkness Surly Brewing Company Gold
6. AleSmith Speedway Stout AleSmith Brewing Company Gold
7. AleSmith Barrel Aged Speedway Stout AleSmith Brewing Company Gold
8. Rochefort Trappistes 10 Brasserie Rochefort Gold
9. Mikkeller X Imperial Stout Mikkeller Gold
10. Bells Expedition Stout Bells Brewery, Inc. Gold
11. Westvleteren Extra 8 Westvleteren Abdij St. Sixtus Gold
12. Barley Johns The Dark Knight (Returns) Barley Johns Brew Pub Gold
13. Närke Stormaktsporter Närke Kulturbryggeri Gold
14. Dieu du Ciel Péché Mortel  Dieu du Ciel! Gold
15. Kuhnhenn Raspberry Eisbock Kuhnhenn Brewing Gold
16. Dogfish Head World Wide Stout 2001/2003-Present (18%) Dogfish Head Brewery Gold
17. Three Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA Three Floyds Brewing Company Gold
18. Struise Pannepot Deca Services NV Gold
19. The Duck-Rabbit Baltic Porter The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery Gold
20. Lost Abbey The Angels Share Port Brewing/Lost Abbey Gold
21. Deschutes The Abyss Deschutes Brewery Gold
22. Hoppin Frog BORIS The Crusher Hoppin Frog Gold
23. Stone Imperial Russian Stout Stone Brewing Co. Gold
24. Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout  Great Divide Brewing Company Gold
25. AleSmith Barrel Aged Old Numbskull AleSmith Brewing Company Gold
26. Founders Kentucky Breakfast Bourbon Aged Stout Founders Brewing Company Gold
27. Mikkeller Black Hole Mikkeller Gold
28. Russian River Pliny the Younger Russian River Brewing Gold
29. Dieu du Ciel Aphrodisiaque Dieu du Ciel! Gold
30. Founders Breakfast Stout Founders Brewing Company Gold
31. St. Bernardus Abt 12 St. Bernard Brouwerij Gold
32. Russian River Pliny the Elder Russian River Brewing Gold
33. Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Goose Island Beer Company Gold
34. Southampton Imperial Russian Stout Southampton Publick House Gold
35. Russian River Beatification Russian River Brewing Gold
36. Great Lakes Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout Great Lakes Brewing Company Gold
37. Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast Mikkeller Gold
38. Struise Aardmonnik / Earthmonk Deca Services NV Gold
39. AleSmith YuleSmith (Winter) Imperial Red Ale AleSmith Brewing Company Gold
40. Hair of the Dog Adam Hair of the Dog Brewing Company, Inc. Gold
41. North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout North Coast Brewing Company Gold
42. Rochefort Trappistes 8 Brasserie Rochefort Gold
43. AleSmith IPA AleSmith Brewing Company Gold
44. Ølfabrikken Gammel Ekstra Porter Ølfabrikken Gold
45. Goose Island Black Cat Bourbon County Stout Goose Island Beer Company Gold
46. AleSmith Barrel Aged Wee Heavy AleSmith Brewing Company Gold
47. Livery Bourbon Cask Aged Wheat Trippelbock The Livery Gold
48. La Face Cachée de la Pomme Neige Éternelle La Face Cachée de la Pomme Gold
49. St. Bernardus Abt 12 Special Edition St. Bernard Brouwerij Gold
50. Fitgers Edmund Imperial Stout (Bourbon Barrel) Fitgers Brewhouse Gold
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 17, 2007, 09:31:34 PM

Big B, here is a list of the top rated 50 beers IN THE WORLD OVERALL!


and the next 50:

51. Bells Hopslam Bells Brewery, Inc. Gold
52. Thirsty Dog Siberian Night Imperial Stout Thirsty Dog Brewing Company Gold
53. Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru Brasserie de l’Abbaye des Rocs Gold
54. AleSmith YuleSmith (Summer) India Pale Ale AleSmith Brewing Company Gold
55. Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock Brauerei Aying Gold
56. Panil Barriquée (Sour) Panil Birra Artigianale Gold
57. Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout Great Divide Brewing Company Gold
58. New Glarus Belgian Red New Glarus Brewing Company Gold
59. Cantillon Saint Lamvinus Unblended Cantillon Gold
60. Ølfabrikken Porter Ølfabrikken Gold
61. Founders Imperial Stout Founders Brewing Company Gold
62. Three Floyds Behemoth Barleywine Three Floyds Brewing Company Gold
63. Abbaye des Rocs Brune Brasserie de l’Abbaye des Rocs Gold
64. Selins Grove The Phoenix Kriek Selins Grove Brewing Co. Gold
65. Two Hearted Ale Bells Brewery, Inc. Gold
66. Girardin Gueuze Black Label Brouwerij Girardin Gold
67. StoneWall Ale Stone Brewing Co. Gold
68. Oskar Blues Ten FIDY Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Gold
69. Tyranena Wannabe Extra IPA Tyranena Brewing Gold
70. Russian River Supplication Russian River Brewing Gold
71. Dark Horse Imperial Stout Dark Horse Brewing Company Gold
72. Hair of the Dog Fred from the Wood Hair of the Dog Brewing Company, Inc. Gold
73. Great Divide Hercules Double IPA Great Divide Brewing Company Gold
74. Bells Kalamazoo Stout Bells Brewery, Inc. Gold
75. AleSmith J.P. Grays Wee Heavy Scotch Ale AleSmith Brewing Company Gold
76. Victory Storm King Imperial Stout Victory Brewing Company Gold
77. Nørrebro North Bridge Extreme Nørrebro Bryghus Gold
78. Triumph Rauchweizen Triumph Brewing Company Gold
79. Mikkeller X Barley Wine Mikkeller Gold
80. DuClaw Oak Barrel Aged Black Jack Stout DuClaw Brewing Company Gold
81. 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze Vintage (all from 2002-*) 3 Fonteinen Gold
82. Tyranena Whos Your Daddy? Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Porter Tyranena Brewing Gold
83. Abbaye des Rocs Triple Impériale Brasserie de l’Abbaye des Rocs Gold
84. Oggis Witch Doctor Left Coast/Oggi’s Pizza and Brewing Company Gold
85. 3 Fonteinen Schaerbeekse Kriek 3 Fonteinen Gold
86. 3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze 3 Fonteinen Gold
87. Goose Island Batch 2000 Barleywine Goose Island Beer Company Gold
88. Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws (2003-) Hair of the Dog Brewing Company, Inc. Gold
89. Livery Wheat Trippelbock The Livery Gold
90. Ølfabrikken ØL (Russian Imperial Chocolate Stout) Ølfabrikken Gold
91. Mikkeller HumlefrXXXd Mikkeller Gold
92. Ølfabrikken Winter Stout Ølfabrikken Gold
93. Oceanside Ale Works American Strong Ale  Oceanside Ale Works Gold
94. New Glarus Unplugged Enigma New Glarus Brewing Company Gold
95. Mikkeller Big Bad Barley Wine Mikkeller Gold
96. Valley Brew Uberhoppy IPA Valley Brewing Company Gold
97. Double Bastard Ale Stone Brewing Co. Gold
98. Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA Dogfish Head Brewery Gold
99. Russian River Temptation Russian River Brewing Gold
100. De Cam Oude Kriek Geuzestekerij De Cam Gold
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on May 17, 2007, 09:42:53 PM
here ya go, I guess I made a pretty good deal selling two bottles for $100

Three Floyds Dark Lord Imperial Russian Stout 2007 on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Three-Floyds-Dark-Lord-Imperial-Russian-Stout-2007_W0QQitemZ110127695798QQihZ001QQcategoryZ563QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)



I knew some of that would be on ebay.  I thought the "disclamer" was funny though, the value is in the bottle not the contents, yeah right.  Maybe he had to do it that way to sell it on ebay.  Could be a law, I don't know.  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 17, 2007, 09:47:41 PM
I knew some of that would be on ebay.  I thought the "disclamer" was funny though, the value is in the bottle not the contents, yeah right.  Maybe he had to do it that way to sell it on ebay.  Could be a law, I don't know.  :nixweiss:
It's an eBay policy see here - Alcohol Policy (http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/alcohol.html). Where you see "Some Examples" click on "show" to the right of that and a drop down will open.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on May 17, 2007, 09:50:29 PM
It's an eBay policy see here - Alcohol Policy (http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/alcohol.html). Where you see "Some Examples" click on "show" to the right of that and a drop down will open.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

OK, I figured there must have been something that triggered the disclamer.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 17, 2007, 09:57:12 PM
OK, I figured there must have been something that triggered the disclamer.  Thanks.

I wont be surprised if it hit $100 before the auction ends, unless they pull the rug out from under him.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on May 17, 2007, 10:16:21 PM
I wont be surprised if it hit $100 before the auction ends, unless they pull the rug out from under him.

At least, could go higher.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 17, 2007, 10:29:38 PM
With the stuff you guys are suggesting I can't even buy a sixer. I've invited about 50 people. Which of the top 50 is under $20 a six pack ?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on May 17, 2007, 10:37:10 PM
With the stuff you guys are suggesting I can't even buy a sixer. I've invited about 50 people. Which of the top 50 is under $20 a six pack ?

More importantly, which ones come in a keg?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 17, 2007, 10:39:36 PM
More importantly, which ones come in a keg?

Beags and I tried this once. For some reason, people drink beer from a keg three times as fast as beer from bottles or cans. We bought a keg for a party. Full keg. Sucker was gone in under 4 hours. Same amount in bottles etc we always have leftover parties the day after.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on May 17, 2007, 10:44:22 PM
Beags and I tried this once. For some reason, people drink beer from a keg three times as fast as beer from bottles or cans. We bought a keg for a party. Full keg. Sucker was gone in under 4 hours. Same amount in bottles etc we always have leftover parties the day after.

Well it makes sense, it is easier to gulp it down from a cup than a bottle.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 18, 2007, 09:09:40 AM
Beags and I tried this once. For some reason, people drink beer from a keg three times as fast as beer from bottles or cans. We bought a keg for a party. Full keg. Sucker was gone in under 4 hours. Same amount in bottles etc we always have leftover parties the day after.

Noticed the same thing.  People stand around the keg and drink until its gone.  Put out bottles/cans and people don't drink near as much.  Around here Bud (usually Light) is the keg beer of choice.  Back home it was Millers.  After a few brews, it doesn't seem to matter to most. The ones that are picky usually bring their own anyway.

Good way to spend those insurance bucks BB. 



Damn impressive list Eagle posted.  Most eclectic list I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 18, 2007, 10:06:01 AM
This is as good a place as any to post this considering my plans for the $$$  

The entire time I was in rehab for my knee replacement, the rehab center secretary would not believe my General Dynamics Corporate PPO Health Insurance had $0 co-pay. Since my leg had been cut in half and put back together with a couple of pounds of surgical grade stainless steel, I wasn't in the mood to argue ( too stoned on Percocet as some of you may recall) S'anyway, 3 times a week for 8 weeks I paid the *&((*^&*()( $25. When my health insurance provider paid the bill, no record of the co-pays on the bill from the rehab center. I kept calling and telling them I wanted my money back to no avail. Finally two weeks ago I'd had enough. I called and said I was turning the entire matter over to the Ombudsman for San Diego County in charge of ethics issues at all of the county's hospitals. Got a call from the rehab's head honcho " oh please don't do that, we are in process of refunding your money as we speak "  Got a check today for $582.16 The owed me $600 but deducted some odd change from a recent bill they said I owed a $17.84 co-pay on. (Here we go again) Anyway, pennies from heaven as the saying goes so it's going into my Memorial Day Pool Party / Beer tasting festival. So I'm open to suggestions for unique and heretofore untasted beers.

B B


thats enough $$ to get you to Hoist's next weekend for a tasting of "Naitram's Imperial Red"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WFP on May 18, 2007, 10:06:54 AM
Fly to Hoist's for his Memorial Day cookout?  Any Beer with Howie is UNIQUE!

This is as good a place as any to post this considering my plans for the $$$  

The entire time I was in rehab for my knee replacement, the rehab center secretary would not believe my General Dynamics Corporate PPO Health Insurance had $0 co-pay. Since my leg had been cut in half and put back together with a couple of pounds of surgical grade stainless steel, I wasn't in the mood to argue ( too stoned on Percocet as some of you may recall) S'anyway, 3 times a week for 8 weeks I paid the *&((*^&*()( $25. When my health insurance provider paid the bill, no record of the co-pays on the bill from the rehab center. I kept calling and telling them I wanted my money back to no avail. Finally two weeks ago I'd had enough. I called and said I was turning the entire matter over to the Ombudsman for San Diego County in charge of ethics issues at all of the county's hospitals. Got a call from the rehab's head honcho " oh please don't do that, we are in process of refunding your money as we speak "  Got a check today for $582.16 The owed me $600 but deducted some odd change from a recent bill they said I owed a $17.84 co-pay on. (Here we go again) Anyway, pennies from heaven as the saying goes so it's going into my Memorial Day Pool Party / Beer tasting festival. So I'm open to suggestions for unique and heretofore untasted beers.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on May 18, 2007, 10:45:18 AM
Fly to Hoist's for his Memorial Day cookout?


Works for me, I second the motion :2vrolijk_21:  $294.79

Sunday, May 27, 2007 Leave 
Delta Air Lines 98  Economy Boeing 757 Breakfast 5hr 19min 2432 miles 
Depart:  7:15am morning San Diego, CA
 San Diego Lindberg Fld S.Diego (SAN)  Non-stop 
Arrive: 3:34pm afternoon New York, NY
 New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 Return 
American Airlines 265  Economy 80% on time Boeing 757 Food for purchase 5hr 50min 2432 miles 
Depart:  11:20am
morning New York, NY
 New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)  Non-stop 
Arrive: 2:10pm
afternoon San Diego, CA
 San Diego Lindberg Fld S.Diego (SAN) 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harley01 on May 18, 2007, 01:59:51 PM
Hey FiredOOd (and other Virginians) Starr Hill (based in Charlottesville) makes a very smooth amber ale. I have not been able to find it in bottles here lately, but I did find it on tap up the road.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 18, 2007, 02:07:35 PM
Hey FiredOOd (and other Virginians) Starr Hill (based in Charlottesville) makes a very smooth amber ale. I have not been able to find it in bottles here lately, but I did find it on tap up the road.
I've been there before. Don't think I ever tried any of there beers though. :-[ Sounds like a reason to get a ride together. :2vrolijk_21: There is a couple of great places near there to get a great burger that will send your cholesterol into the ozone. ;D U.Va has finished for the year, and after this weekend (graduation) traffic will be minimal around that part of the city.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 18, 2007, 04:03:27 PM
OK It's Friday Lets go drink some beer.

 I'm calling Beags and heading to Patrick's Irish Pub

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Smiler on May 18, 2007, 04:07:40 PM
I'm a Stella Artois man nyself althogh I enjoyed Tusker beer in Kenya, Haro in Noethern Ireland (Guiness is fowl) and Red Stripe in the Carrabean - Oh lovely, the drink that makes ugly women beautiful :orange:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 18, 2007, 04:11:20 PM
OK It's Friday Lets go drink some beer.

 I'm calling Beags and heading to Patrick's Irish Pub

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

B B
It's already "Beer O'Clock" on the east coast. :2vrolijk_21: Added some bling to bike today and it's impossible to work on bike and not have a :drink: after the job is done to admire your accomplishments.

Have a good time at the pub. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Smiler on May 18, 2007, 04:13:59 PM
And the same to you...I was hoping to ive my commuter bike a quick oil change tomorrow but it's Cup Final day so a few more bevvies to be sunk in anticipation Man Utd get sunk
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 18, 2007, 04:26:26 PM
Beer thirty here in about 5 minutes.

Got a little bike work myself & a beer or 2 afterwards is just what is needed to cap off this Friday.

Happy Friday all!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: VAZHOG on May 18, 2007, 04:29:11 PM
I'm a Stella Artois man nyself althogh I enjoyed Tusker beer in Kenya, Haro in Noethern Ireland (Guiness is fowl) and Red Stripe in the Carrabean - Oh lovely, the drink that makes ugly women beautiful  :orange:

I thought that was Samual Jackson Beer (Dave C) It'll get ya Drunk!! You'll  be ***K'in Fat Girls before ya know it  ;D

Man I love Beer without it the world wouldn't be so over crowded  :drink: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 20, 2007, 09:46:51 PM
Just about last call, gota work in the a.m.  :(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 21, 2007, 12:18:40 AM
Damn impressive list Eagle posted.  Most eclectic list I have ever seen.

Life's too short to step beneath the top 100, and theres no need to, there is enough  in that list to satisfy all tastes.  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 21, 2007, 09:05:43 AM
Life's too short to step beneath the top 100, and theres no need to, there is enough  in that list to satisfy all tastes.  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:


One of the deeper questions of life to ponder - never drink beneath the top 100 and forgo drinking beer, due to their unavailability in some (most all around here) venues, or consume beer not on the list?

Pondering......














Still pondering........















Give me just another minute, dammit.................












I have concluded I am much too pedestrian in my beer drinking taste to never go below a top list for my beer consumption.  On a side note I have vowed to NEVER drink Pearl Light again because there is no point to it as best I can tell.






Hmmmm...........

Worst beers?



Anybody care to list beers they have tried and not liked, hated, detested, spit out, etc.?

Pearl Light is a waste of otherwise good water, IMHO.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 21, 2007, 05:40:39 PM
As a young private back in '88 I lived in an apartment in San Antonio, my nieghbor worked for pearl brewery. She new we were hurting for $$$ and would bring me a 12 pack of pearl light every friday, OMG, that was chit. My wife and I ate ramen and hot dogs just so we could afford formula for the baby. Although I was short on $$$, I gave that chit away to my boys who lived in the barracks. The bride and I would share cheap bottles of Boones...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Smiler on May 21, 2007, 05:46:01 PM
I thought that was Samual Jackson Beer (Dave C) It'll get ya Drunk!! You'll  be ***K'in Fat Girls before ya know it  ;D

Man I love Beer without it the world wouldn't be so over crowded  :drink: :huepfenlol2:
I had to leave Sam Adams alone, not only ***K'in Fat Girls but I married one!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 21, 2007, 07:07:36 PM
Smiler,

DUDE, YOUR JUST NOT RIGHT!!! YOU GOT ME ROLLING THOUGH.

Anyway, it's Sam Smith Pale Ale tonight.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Smiler on May 22, 2007, 03:23:19 PM
Smiler,

DUDE, YOUR JUST NOT RIGHT!!! YOU GOT ME ROLLING THOUGH.

Anyway, it's Sam Smith Pale Ale tonight.  :drink:

Have a couple for me....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harley01 on May 22, 2007, 04:23:38 PM
Smiler,

DUDE, YOUR JUST NOT RIGHT!!! YOU GOT ME ROLLING THOUGH.

Anyway, it's Sam Smith Pale Ale tonight.  :drink:

Funny story: When I lived in the D.C. area there was a tiny little western bar with a pool table and lots of good ole boys. Needless to say Budweiser was the beer of choice at about $4 a pop, but they did have a few micros. There was about a case of Sam Smiths Nut Brown Ale in the fridge that nobody would touch. The bartender offered to sell it to us for $2 a bottle and we finished it up by the end of the week.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2006_CVO_HD on May 22, 2007, 09:35:41 PM
Belgian Style White Ale......

 :cucumber: !!!!!!Blue Moon!!!!!!  :cucumber:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 23, 2007, 09:03:10 AM
Belgian Style White Ale......

 :cucumber: !!!!!!Blue Moon!!!!!!  :cucumber:

May is a Blue Moon month - in consideration, Blue Moon consumption is indicated.   Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harley01 on May 23, 2007, 10:42:43 AM
May is a Blue Moon month - in consideration, Blue Moon consumption is indicated.   Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! :drink:

The Blue Moon Nut Brown ale was also good, but I think it has been discontinued. The White Ale on tap is excellent.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 23, 2007, 01:02:40 PM
The Blue Moon Nut Brown ale was also good, but I think it has been discontinued. The White Ale on tap is excellent.



Blue moon month - second full moon on May 31.  The White Ale is very good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2006_CVO_HD on May 23, 2007, 03:08:49 PM
The White Ale on tap is excellent.

Where have you been able to locate it on tap? All that can be found here is the 12 ounce glass bottles......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Smiler on May 23, 2007, 05:59:45 PM
Belgian Style White Ale......

 :cucumber: !!!!!!Blue Moon!!!!!!  :cucumber:

Nahhh, only puffs drink that - over here it's a girls drink and for he-men called Cecil
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 23, 2007, 07:19:10 PM
Nahhh, only puffs drink that - over here it's a girls drink and for he-men called Cecil

I'm with you on that one Smiler, never cared for that style, tastes like old stale yack piss to me  :puke:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rufus on May 23, 2007, 07:27:51 PM
I'm with you on that one Smiler, never cared for that style, tastes like old stale yack piss to me   :puke:



Did the Tibeten Sherpa's get you to try that while you were in the Himalaya's . I've heard they do that so they don't have to carry water up the mountainside

Rufus
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2006_CVO_HD on May 23, 2007, 08:20:41 PM
tastes like old stale yack piss to me  :puke: 

:oops:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 23, 2007, 08:41:48 PM
If you want a great alterate to Blue Moon try Hoegarten, it is much more complex in flavor, a nice head with staying power, and best of all it is not bitter like blue moon.Oh, and did I mention you don't need the girly orange slice to go with it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 23, 2007, 09:47:48 PM
Stockin up the fridge under the patio canopy ( any one counting how many threads I've worked that into? )  with primo beer for the big beer tasting extravaganza on Sunday. Come home today and one of my Fat Tires is gone. What the ???????
Usually it's the gardener and I know cause he leaves the bottle on one of the tables. No bottle. My son of a bitch wierd ass neighbor sneaks over in the middle of the night and steals my beer every now and then when his wife won't give him the car keys or buy him more. I gonna set a trap for the snivelin, theivin rat

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 23, 2007, 09:49:52 PM
(http://www.sftt.org/JPG/beer_trap.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 23, 2007, 09:50:36 PM
(http://www.sftt.org/JPG/beer_trap.jpg)

Freakin Awesome Neal, where do I get one ?

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 23, 2007, 09:52:26 PM
i think thats a self-fabrication job
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 23, 2007, 11:05:42 PM
i think thats a self-fabrication job

Oh well, another good idea gone. I'd drink all the beer in the fridge in the process of building the damn thing then there wouldn't be any need. Weird how the neighbor knows when I've stocked up. I gotta catch him at it somehow.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 23, 2007, 11:15:35 PM
If you want a great alterate to Blue Moon try Hoegarten, it is much more complex in flavor, a nice head with staying power, and best of all it is not bitter like blue moon.Oh, and did I mention you don't need the girly orange slice to go with it.

I would have to agree, coors blue moon is the weakest example of this beer style, in addition to Hoegaarden Wit, you can also try, Vuuve 5, Blanche de Bruges, Blanche de Bruxelles, Brugs Tarwebier, Sterkens White Ale, Celis White (now made in Michigan), Blanche de Brooklyn, Great Lakes Holy Moses, Unibroue Blanche de Chambly.

There’s one significant flavor of this style, and that’s tartness or sourness. The fashion for very sour white beers has passed, and neither customers nor judges are likely to welcome its return, but a little sourness agreeably dries the flavor and seems to boost the contribution of the orange and the hops.

Traditionally, of course, the sourness came from a lactobacillus infection of some sort (old stale yack piss). At least one producer today inoculates the beer with a lactobacillus culture after primary fermentation, then pasteurizes to arrest its action when the desired degree of sourness is reached. Without this, it would continue to sour, with unpredictable results. Many commercial brewers are appalled at the idea of deliberately introducing a lactic culture into their brewing environment; such cultures have a way of being easier to introduce than to get rid of.

for me, it is this infection and the introduction of spices (especially orange & coriander) which lead to my conflict with this style
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Smiler on May 24, 2007, 01:01:51 AM
If you want a great alterate to Blue Moon try Hoegarten, it is much more complex in flavor, a nice head with staying power, and best of all it is not bitter like blue moon.Oh, and did I mention you don't need the girly orange slice to go with it.
Hoegarden isn't bad but it's not my taste, I prefer Leffe blonde at 6%alc, I have tried the brune (8%) but I kept falling over, I must have been on a hill or something........ :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Cheers guys
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 24, 2007, 08:23:32 AM
EAGLE1,

 It's what I love about this site so much, I learn more than just bikes. I couldn't have read a better post about white ales if I were to read posts on a dozen Brew sites. Believe me, besides OCD, brew is becoming my second hobby.

SOKOOL

I still think that IPA is king...love them hops!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 24, 2007, 08:26:37 AM
If you want a great alterate to Blue Moon try Hoegarten, it is much more complex in flavor, a nice head with staying power, and best of all it is not bitter like blue moon.Oh, and did I mention you don't need the girly orange slice to go with it.

Hoergarten is very good.

On the subject of orange slices, lime slices, lemon slices, etc. in beer  :nixweiss: :


WTF!!?? 


I toss them all aside. No orange/lime/lemon squeezings in my beer, dammit.  If I wanted to drink lime juice or orange juice, I would have ordered lime juice or orange juice.  Sheese. Might as well float ice cubes in the damn glass of tap as far as I am concerned.  Fruitcake fruit marketers screwing up measly tasting beers sometimes, with exceptions.  I see lime slices in lots of good Mexican beers and have no clue why anybody wants that in their beer.  I quit drinking Corona many years ago - that might be the exception due to the yuck factor.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 24, 2007, 08:28:10 AM
I would have to agree, coors blue moon is the weakest example of this beer style, in addition to Hoegaarden Wit, you can also try, Vuuve 5, Blanche de Bruges, Blanche de Bruxelles, Brugs Tarwebier, Sterkens White Ale, Celis White (now made in Michigan), Blanche de Brooklyn, Great Lakes Holy Moses, Unibroue Blanche de Chambly.

There’s one significant flavor of this style, and that’s tartness or sourness. The fashion for very sour white beers has passed, and neither customers nor judges are likely to welcome its return, but a little sourness agreeably dries the flavor and seems to boost the contribution of the orange and the hops.

Traditionally, of course, the sourness came from a lactobacillus infection of some sort (old stale yack piss). At least one producer today inoculates the beer with a lactobacillus culture after primary fermentation, then pasteurizes to arrest its action when the desired degree of sourness is reached. Without this, it would continue to sour, with unpredictable results. Many commercial brewers are appalled at the idea of deliberately introducing a lactic culture into their brewing environment; such cultures have a way of being easier to introduce than to get rid of.

for me, it is this infection and the introduction of spices (especially orange & coriander) which lead to my conflict with this style



Excellent white Ale info.  Beer is more than a hobby for you, obviously.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 24, 2007, 09:40:34 AM

Excellent white Ale info.  Beer is more than a hobby for you, obviously.

iski, you obviously must have missed EAGLE1's posting on page two of this thread, the man has the home brew set up to die for...scroll to page tw and salivate.
Thanks EAGLE1.

SOKOOL
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 24, 2007, 09:50:47 AM
iski, you obviously must have missed EAGLE1's posting on page two of this thread, the man has the home brew set up to die for...scroll to page tw and salivate.
Thanks EAGLE1.

SOKOOL

Sometimes my understatements are much too understated, SOKOOL.  EAGLE1 has the ultimate home brew set up and a knowledge of beers that only comes from years of quaffing multitudes of excellent varieties of the amber nectar of the gods.  His and others contributions to this thread are simply amazing.  Beer and bikes have always gone together for me from the very first.

One of my friends here has a home brew set up that is somewhat similar - a brew room in his home (not in the basement) & all the stainless equipment, etc. Around 100-150 gallons a year or so is what I recall as his production. I just drink the stuff & enjoy the efforts of the artisans of the craft. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 25, 2007, 09:00:50 AM
Hey iski, I sure wish I had the time and endless $$$ flow to get to that level of nectar making. Onc I deplete this endless list for the scoot I may go there. But for now it's...

Cam
Traxxion
STR8
TMAT
Pipes
and...

Not necessarily in that order.
But till then, I'll settle for my brew by the case.

SOKOOL
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 25, 2007, 02:28:09 PM
Sometimes my understatements are much too understated, SOKOOL.  EAGLE1 has the ultimate home brew set up and a knowledge of beers that only comes from years of quaffing multitudes of excellent varieties of the amber nectar of the gods.  His and others contributions to this thread are simply amazing.  Beer and bikes have always gone together for me from the very first.

One of my friends here has a home brew set up that is somewhat similar - a brew room in his home (not in the basement) & all the stainless equipment, etc. Around 100-150 gallons a year or so is what I recall as his production. I just drink the stuff & enjoy the efforts of the artisans of the craft. :drink:

Thanks Guys, and you are right I have quaffed multitudes of the amber nectar, it's the only way to learn about the stuff, (tough job isn't it) ;) there will always be some you don't like, but it's still interesting to find out how a particular style is formulated. I have been going to "The Great Taste of the Midwest"  for the last 12 yrs. straight, Festival goers have a chance to sample over 400 different beers from 100 different breweries and brewpubs from nine states. The Great Taste is the second longest running craft beer festival in North America, second in longevity only to the Great American Beer Festival. A huge Brewmaster at the event one year was wearing a shirt that said NEVER TRUST A SKINNY BREWER  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: funny but true, I thought, with a gut like that he has to know what he's FRICKIN doing.  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Well It is Beer Friday!!!!!!!!!!! and I have already started enjoying some of the 20 gal. of beer that I brewed for this Holiday Weekend, we are having my daughter's 9th Birthday party tommorrow, and I hope there is some left for the (adult) guests.  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:  :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=13805.0;attach=32211;image)

Have A Fun & Safe Holiday Weekend my Beer Drinkin Bro's  :2vrolijk_21:

EAGLE1
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 26, 2007, 08:39:10 PM
Tomorrow's the big day. Spiderman's Annual Memorial Day Pool Season Opener and 1st Annual Beer Tasting Party. From what I'm hearing we're gonna have some brands that run close to $10 a bottle. With the folks that are invited this promises to be an extravaganza of liquid proportions. Maybe Beagle will take some pics and post em on Monday. I'll try to get a run down of what we had for beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 30, 2007, 04:59:09 PM
naitram's red was well recieved ad Hoist's BBQ Bash. brought a case and it dissappeared PDQ.

time to brew up a new batch to have ready in time for Q's Aug bash
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 30, 2007, 07:13:55 PM
The beer supply at the top of Lookout Mountain in Georgia for Memorial Day was not plentiful, but it did include Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.     :drink: :drink: :drink:

Others had better libations for the weekend from reading this thread, but after a couple or so by the campfire, SNPA was just right.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 30, 2007, 09:10:56 PM
i like SNPA on tap but never cared for it in a bottle
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on May 31, 2007, 06:38:35 AM
i like SNPA on tap but never cared for it in a bottle

The beer supply at the top of Lookout Mountain in Georgia for Memorial Day was not plentiful, but it did include Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.     :drink: :drink: :drink:

Others had better libations for the weekend from reading this thread, but after a couple or so by the campfire, SNPA was just right.

If I were sitting on top of Lookout Mountain, and the supply of beer was not plentiful, I'd love the heck out of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale while sitting by the campfire. 

 :huepfenjump3: :bananarock: :cherry:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 31, 2007, 07:13:33 AM
I've now decided that I like a famous Red Beer brewed by a great little company called Naitram Brewing Inc. down in Marlborough !

 :beerchug:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 31, 2007, 10:35:32 AM
I've now decided that I like a famous Red Beer brewed by a great little company called Naitram Brewing Inc. down in Marlborough !

 :beerchug:

Nige

only problem with those small companies is you never know when that flavor will be available again.... i think naitram brewing is planning an IPA style for its next batch
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 31, 2007, 10:44:00 AM
Goldarn small Companies, always messing with your head!!

 :o

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 31, 2007, 10:48:44 AM
Goldarn small Companies, always messing with your head!!

 :o

Nige

so far all batches have been from existing recipies, naitram brewing is about ready to start trying to create its own recipies
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 31, 2007, 10:57:45 AM
so far all batches have been from existing recipies, naitram brewing is about ready to start trying to create its own recipies

If you need a tester from across the pond to assist in tasting your new brewskis you need to look no further  ::)

Not too sure if you should go into pastry making though !!!

 :P

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 31, 2007, 11:02:54 AM
If I were sitting on top of Lookout Mountain, and the supply of beer was not plentiful, I'd love the heck out of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale while sitting by the campfire. 

 :huepfenjump3: :bananarock: :cherry:

Mrs. WeCVO it was not all that tough to make do with what beer available.  A crackling campfire, my lovely wife, and good friends make for a most pleasant evening. Others had that spiffy Naitram's Red though, so of course I am somewhat jealous of their liquid libations.  Then I read about the recipe/formula exploration plans and for some reason have a hankering to ride north.....               
:huepfenjump3: :bananarock: :cherry:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 31, 2007, 08:13:51 PM
I like JW Dundee's Honey Brown Ale I bought (among others) for the beer fest this past weekend. Discovered one thing for sure in working my way through 21 different kinds -  - - I like sweet beer. Had Some Coronado Brewing Company Orange Ave Ale with my sprouts and avacado for lunch. WFP's been there, guess it was all he got to see when he was out this way. Anyway it's like Orangeboom.  :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WFP on May 31, 2007, 08:24:53 PM
Didn't have orange beer when I was there!

I must be honest, I really don't go out of my way for these fruits and vegetables beers like Blueberry, Pumpkin, woodchuck cider etc. but I will drink it.  I will try any beer at least once but I get in a rut...when Curley's (before it burned down) had Magic Hat #9 that is what I would have...when their last keg kicked, I didn't feel like the replacement, Sam Adams Summer, I couldn't decide, so for now, I have been having a bottle of bud.

/Bill


I like JW Dundee's Honey Brown Ale I bought (among others) for the beer fest this past weekend. Discovered one thing for sure in working my way through 21 different kinds -  - - I like sweet beer. Had Some Coronado Brewing Company Orange Ave Ale with my sprouts and avacado for lunch. WFP's been there, guess it was all he got to see when he was out this way. Anyway it's like Orangeboom.  :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on May 31, 2007, 09:38:45 PM
Today's purchase was some Anchor Steam out of San Fran. Hear it's good...we'll see. Should be a good weekend for beer though. Saturday is the 4th Brews and Blues fest here.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 31, 2007, 10:09:00 PM
Today's purchase was some Anchor Steam out of San Fran. Hear it's good...we'll see. Should be a good weekend for beer though. Saturday is the 4th Brews and Blues fest here.
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Good tap beer. If it bottles well you've got a keeper.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on June 01, 2007, 12:43:46 AM
Hey, I picked up a new one for me here in New Zealand.  Instead of TGIF they take a POET'S day.

Sounds a bit snobbish I guess.

P: Piss

O: Off

E: Early

T: Tomorrow's

S: Saturday     :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on June 01, 2007, 06:22:07 AM
I picked up a couple of bottles when I was with Hoist and Binx last weekend.

One was called Double Bast**d and the other was called Arrogant Bast**d !

The guy in the store told me they were good, but I only bought them for the labels. Are they worth drinking ??

 :-\

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on June 01, 2007, 06:42:14 AM
I'll stick with Yuengling.......all of them........Lager, Black & Tan, Light.........they're all good..........and tax free at the Class VI on Redstone Arsenal.  Besides, it is America's oldest brewery.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 01, 2007, 09:01:27 AM
Today's purchase was some Anchor Steam out of San Fran. Hear it's good...we'll see. Should be a good weekend for beer though. Saturday is the 4th Brews and Blues fest here.

Bet you will like this one.  Anchor has a Stout as well - not for all tastes but sometimes a bottle of Stout caps the evening off best.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 01, 2007, 09:03:45 AM
I'll stick with Yuengling.......all of them........Lager, Black & Tan, Light.........they're all good..........and tax free at the Class VI on Redstone Arsenal.  Besides, it is America's oldest brewery.

Yuengling Lager is usually in my beer fridge.  Bud drinkers seem to mostly be ok with it too.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on June 01, 2007, 10:31:55 AM
Yuengling Lager is usually in my beer fridge.  Bud drinkers seem to mostly be ok with it too.
I tried one of these the other day after someone mentioned that it was the oldest brewery in the US. I liked it and will probably add a few bottles of it in the beer fridge myself.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 01, 2007, 10:34:42 AM
I tried one of these the other day after someone mentioned that it was the oldest brewery in the US. I liked it and will probably add a few bottles of it in the beer fridge myself.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

dood, it seems to be ok with most folks who usually drink Bud or Coors or  ? whatever.  Plus, compared to some brands, it is relatively inexpensive around here. 


Shiner Bock for tonight, no doubt. An old trusty favorite.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on June 01, 2007, 02:20:55 PM
I picked up a couple of bottles when I was with Hoist and Binx last weekend.

One was called Double Bast**d and the other was called Arrogant Bast**d !

The guy in the store told me they were good, but I only bought them for the labels. Are they worth drinking ??

 :-\

Nige

Nige,
         These are big favorites of Beagle and Hank. Only reason we didn't have at the beer tasting last weekend was we'd all had plenty in the past. They are very good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on June 01, 2007, 02:41:02 PM
dood, it seems to be ok with most folks who usually drink Bud or Coors or  ? whatever.  Plus, compared to some brands, it is relatively inexpensive around here. 


Shiner Bock for tonight, no doubt. An old trusty favorite.

I'm not much for the Anheuser-Busch/Coors products, but I do like Yuengling.  Very good beer.  Redstone Arsenal class VI carries the Lager, Black and Tan, and the Light.  I normally keep a healthy supply of all three in my fridge.  Other than that, the only other adult beverages in my house are vodka, since Renea likes it, and of course.........anything by The Glenlivet.  I picked up a bottle of 15 year old french oak cask and a bottle of 18 year old 2 nights ago at the class VI.  Love the single malts.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on June 01, 2007, 02:44:51 PM
I'm not much for the Anheuser-Busch/Coors products, but I do like Yuengling.  Very good beer.  Redstone Arsenal class VI carries the Lager, Black and Tan, and the Light.  I normally keep a healthy supply of all three in my fridge.  Other than that, the only other adult beverages in my house are vodka, since Renea likes it, and of course.........anything by The Glenlivet.  I picked up a bottle of 15 year old french oak cask and a bottle of 18 year old 2 nights ago at the class VI.  Love the single malts.

Hey Henry, you just made best friends with Nige now! ;) Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on June 01, 2007, 02:47:23 PM
Hey Henry, you just made best friends with Nige now! ;) Hoist! 8)

He's welcome anytime!  I keep a healthy inventory on hand.........and there are no carrying costs.  ;) 8) :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 01, 2007, 02:53:54 PM
I'm not much for the Anheuser-Busch/Coors products, but I do like Yuengling.  Very good beer.  Redstone Arsenal class VI carries the Lager, Black and Tan, and the Light.  I normally keep a healthy supply of all three in my fridge.  Other than that, the only other adult beverages in my house are vodka, since Renea likes it, and of course.........anything by The Glenlivet.  I picked up a bottle of 15 year old french oak cask and a bottle of 18 year old 2 nights ago at the class VI.  Love the single malts.

Not much on Coors or A/B either but will drink Amber Bock when in a bar with miserly pickins.  Tequilla is the white nectar of the gods we prefer. 

For the last few years have been drinking lots of different brands of beers.  Some are surprisingly good and others are not. Its all subjective.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on June 01, 2007, 03:27:34 PM
Not much on Coors or A/B either but will drink Amber Bock when in a bar with miserly pickins.  Tequilla is the white nectar of the gods we prefer. 

For the last few years have been drinking lots of different brands of beers.  Some are surprisingly good and others are not. Its all subjective.

Agreed!  It is a matter of taste. :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 01, 2007, 03:47:46 PM
Speaking of taste, in 13 minutes it will be beer thirty here in the Bug Infested Smoke Filled Jungle of Mouse House Tourist Fleecers with Occasional Stray Alligator and Shark Attacks.

Todays libation is:

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/909.jpg)


Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.........



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on June 01, 2007, 04:03:55 PM
Speaking of taste, in 13 minutes it will be beer thirty here in the Bug Infested Smoke Filled Jungle of Mouse House Tourist Fleecers with Occasional Stray Alligator and Shark Attacks.

Todays libation is:

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/909.jpg)


Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.........





Dude I drank my share of that stuff at Fort Hood, TX when I went through the AH-64D Longbow Unit Fielding and Training Program.  That was 8 years ago..............and I've slept since then, so I don't remember if it is good in comparison to Yuengling or not.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on June 11, 2007, 01:44:11 PM
Looks like we missed this last week. Stocked up today with:

Red Hook's "LONG HAMMER IPA"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 11, 2007, 02:08:07 PM
Looks like we missed this last week. Stocked up today with:

Red Hook's "LONG HAMMER IPA"

Long Hammer IPA - something tells me I might have some trouble finding that around here.  It was a Yuengling weekend - a long one.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 11, 2007, 02:09:37 PM
Dude I drank my share of that stuff at Fort Hood, TX when I went through the AH-64D Longbow Unit Fielding and Training Program.  That was 8 years ago..............and I've slept since then, so I don't remember if it is good in comparison to Yuengling or not.  :2vrolijk_21:

Different than Yuengling - I like Shiner Bock better.   My Mom & Dad lived in Copperas Cove for a while. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 15, 2007, 02:38:00 PM
Todays posts, the afternoon variety, have been brought to you by:

(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/9a/e7/Becks_Dark-resized200.jpg)

If you ride an 07 CVO and wonder what it would be like to ride an 08 CVO, then

(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/9a/e7/Becks_Dark-resized200.jpg)

is the beer for you.    ;D ;D ;D


Remember, drink responsibly and often.  Or often and responsibly.  I forget which one it is.  Maybe its both.   :nixweiss:

Cheers, Happy Friday and Happy Weekend all!   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on June 15, 2007, 02:45:14 PM
I thought so! That sure explains a lot iski! ;) This Beck's for you! :drink: Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WFP on June 15, 2007, 02:51:08 PM
Anne brought home some Yeungling Lager from her trip to Jersey this week...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on June 15, 2007, 02:59:27 PM
Sucks she has to travel, Bonus that she brings home good beer.  Jamey and I are both fond of Yeungling Lager.  Happy Friday to everyone. 

 :cherry:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on June 15, 2007, 03:07:28 PM
And a Happy Beer Guzzling Father's Day to all you drunken dads out there! :drink: :drink: :drink: Hoist! 8) (Now you know ehere my name comes from!) ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on June 15, 2007, 03:30:10 PM
Tried some of this a couple of weeks ago..their others are good as well.  This smells like fresh Blueberrys, but the taste is very subtle, with a nice crisp finish.  Quite good

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 15, 2007, 03:39:57 PM
Happy Fathers Day!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 15, 2007, 06:14:10 PM
tonight we have

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/37195.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on June 15, 2007, 06:30:25 PM
tonight we have

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/37195.jpg)

Neal, I'm getting thirtsy for some of that home brew! Might have to take a ride up there for an emergency Red Ale fix! ;) Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 15, 2007, 07:29:57 PM
sorry man, i'm out of red but hope to get a brew started this weekend. you stiull welcome to drop in. we can find you aq nice micro-brew to try
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on June 15, 2007, 07:42:57 PM
My beer of choice on this beautiful San Diego Friday afternoon is DW Dundee's Honey Brown - - - - - with maybe a Negro Modelo thrown in just to break the pace.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on June 15, 2007, 07:52:37 PM
sorry man, i'm out of red but hope to get a brew started this weekend. you stiull welcome to drop in. we can find you aq nice micro-brew to try

Sounds like a good reason to take a ride to MA! We'll see what the next few weekends look like. What's good for you? Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 15, 2007, 07:56:10 PM
hti or miss the next few weeks, then off to nelson
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on June 15, 2007, 08:11:15 PM
hti or miss the next few weeks, then off to nelson

Me too. I'll call you over the weekend. Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 19, 2007, 10:13:26 PM
Todays posts, the afternoon variety, have been brought to you by:

(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/9a/e7/Becks_Dark-resized200.jpg)

If you ride an 07 CVO and wonder what it would be like to ride an 08 CVO, then

(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/9a/e7/Becks_Dark-resized200.jpg)

is the beer for you.    ;D ;D ;D


Remember, drink responsibly and often.  Or often and responsibly.  I forget which one it is.  Maybe its both.   :nixweiss:

Cheers, Happy Friday and Happy Weekend all!   :drink: :drink: :drink:

That use to be my beer of choice in college, we had a local bar that had the stuff on tap, wow was that the bomb, I was there every day to get my fix of the stuff. 10 times better on tap than in bottles for some reason, I will still grab a spack once in a while, for old time sake but the fixation has worn off over the years, especially since I cant get it on tap locally.  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 19, 2007, 10:23:28 PM
i started a new batch of brew over the weekend. i took all of the recipes that i have made and and tried to pull out the parts that i liked best. this should be a good blend of a Red and an IPA 3 kinds of hops in the boild and plans for a 4th to be dry hoped
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 20, 2007, 12:17:11 AM
i started a new batch of brew over the weekend. i took all of the recipes that i have made and and tried to pull out the parts that i liked best. this should be a good blend of a Red and an IPA 3 kinds of hops in the boild and plans for a 4th to be dry hoped

naitram,

sounds good man, but you know there's a big margin of bittering units between a red and an IPA, a red is usually around 20-30 IBU's, where as an IPA is from 30-60 IBU's, so its a good idea to establish a target IBU before you start, and knowing what your hop utilization factor is the key to hitting that target. each hop variety has a different alpha acid percentage, and depending on the density of the wort a different extraction rate based on the time of boil, so in order to get what you want you need to do the math and figure out exactly how many ounces of each hop and how long they will boil in order to hit your target IBU for the style of beer you are going after. or you could just wing it and through in a little of this and a little of that  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Good luck Bro, Happy brewing, and remember Relax dont worry have a homebrew  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WFP on June 20, 2007, 06:54:51 AM
This is too much like work...I much prefer to drink the stuff!

naitram,

sounds good man, but you know there's a big margin of bittering units between a red and an IPA, a red is usually around 20-30 IBU's, where as an IPA is from 30-60 IBU's, so its a good idea to establish a target IBU before you start, and knowing what your hop utilization factor is the key to hitting that target. each hop variety has a different alpha acid percentage, and depending on the density of the wort a different extraction rate based on the time of boil, so in order to get what you want you need to do the math and figure out exactly how many ounces of each hop and how long they will boil in order to hit your target IBU for the style of beer you are going after. or you could just wing it and through in a little of this and a little of that  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Good luck Bro, Happy brewing, and remember Relax dont worry have a homebrew  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2007, 07:05:10 AM
Tried some of this a couple of weeks ago..their others are good as well.  This smells like fresh Blueberrys, but the taste is very subtle, with a nice crisp finish.  Quite good



Locally Sweetwater 420 is on tap @ Teds Montana Grill.  Some folks on our mountain ride REALLY liked this brew, but not my favorite.  Will give this one a try - evidently Sweetwater has quite a following around Atlanta.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2007, 07:15:18 AM
That use to be my beer of choice in college, we had a local bar that had the stuff on tap, wow was that the bomb, I was there every day to get my fix of the stuff. 10 times better on tap than in bottles for some reason, I will still grab a spack once in a while, for old time sake but the fixation has worn off over the years, especially since I cant get it on tap locally.  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Since I am a bottle beer drinker, Negra Modelo, Becks, Dos XX's, Shiner Bock, Yuengling and a few others are "regulars" in the beer fridge.  Others rotate in and out depending on my mood or stuff I read here and there.  About time for some more Grolsch & Pilsner Urquell.  Agreed that most all is better on tap. I have no tap next to the pool, but I can float over on the lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon to grab a bottle of amber nectar from a strategically placed cooler with relative ease.  Its even easier if a relative is there to hand me one though.


Kudos to those who brew their own - maybe someday I will as well.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on June 20, 2007, 09:43:23 AM
naitram,

sounds good man, but you know there's a big margin of bittering units between a red and an IPA, a red is usually around 20-30 IBU's, where as an IPA is from 30-60 IBU's, so its a good idea to establish a target IBU before you start, and knowing what your hop utilization factor is the key to hitting that target. each hop variety has a different alpha acid percentage, and depending on the density of the wort a different extraction rate based on the time of boil, so in order to get what you want you need to do the math and figure out exactly how many ounces of each hop and how long they will boil in order to hit your target IBU for the style of beer you are going after. or you could just wing it and through in a little of this and a little of that  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Good luck Bro, Happy brewing, and remember Relax dont worry have a homebrew  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
This is too much like work...I much prefer to drink the stuff!

No Chit!!!!! Sometimes I have hard enough time getting to the fridge to get another one out. :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2007, 09:46:51 AM
No Chit!!!!! Sometimes I have hard enough time getting to the fridge to get another one out. :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I purchased a small beer fridge, strategically placed in the den, for that very reason.   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 20, 2007, 10:59:56 AM
naitram,

sounds good man, but you know there's a big margin of bittering units between a red and an IPA, a red is usually around 20-30 IBU's, where as an IPA is from 30-60 IBU's, so its a good idea to establish a target IBU before you start, and knowing what your hop utilization factor is the key to hitting that target. each hop variety has a different alpha acid percentage, and depending on the density of the wort a different extraction rate based on the time of boil, so in order to get what you want you need to do the math and figure out exactly how many ounces of each hop and how long they will boil in order to hit your target IBU for the style of beer you are going after. or you could just wing it and through in a little of this and a little of that  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Good luck Bro, Happy brewing, and remember Relax dont worry have a homebrew  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

going with the "wing it" method, writing it down as i go, if i like it then i'll do it the same next time if not then i'll adjust. dont even know how to measure an IBU just know what i like for taste

will have a total of 6oz of hops used for 5 gallons
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 20, 2007, 03:21:43 PM
I'm in Rancho Cordova, CA this week, went into a roadhouse, they had Longhammer on tap, tried it out, not bad! I like hops!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 21, 2007, 01:11:21 AM
going with the "wing it" method, writing it down as i go, if i like it then i'll do it the same next time if not then i'll adjust. dont even know how to measure an IBU just know what i like for taste

will have a total of 6oz of hops used for 5 gallons

I went that route for a while, but the problem is its unpredictable, no two hops are alike, so adding 1 oz of an alpha 12% hop and adding 1 oz of an alpha 3% hop will have a huge difference in the total bittering you are trying to achieve, Knowing how to measure an IBU isn't what's important, IBU's allow you to establish a measure on to all hops, which will allow you to mix and match any variety of hops and still maintain the same bittering. There are many programs out there for recipe formulation which will allow you to do this on the fly, I personally use pro-mash, and there is even the archaic brewers hop slide rule.



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 21, 2007, 07:08:10 AM
I went that route for a while, but the problem is its unpredictable, no two hops are alike, so adding 1 oz of an alpha 12% hop and adding 1 oz of an alpha 3% hop will have a huge difference in the total bittering you are trying to achieve, Knowing how to measure an IBU isn't what's important, IBU's allow you to establish a measure on to all hops, which will allow you to mix and match any variety of hops and still maintain the same bittering. There are many programs out there for recipe formulation which will allow you to do this on the fly, I personally use pro-mash, and there is even the archaic brewers hop slide rule.





Is there a matching brewer's hop pocket protector?  Sorry, just could not resist.

Ahhhh, my old school days and the slide rule.  If only it could have been a hops slide rule, I would have been much more interested.

Is the IBU similar to a PH measurement?  I work in the food biz, non-alcohol, and PH plays a big factor in overall taste.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 21, 2007, 09:34:00 AM
i made my hop choices based on past IPA recipies i have made. so hopefully they will all work together.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on June 22, 2007, 02:38:33 AM
Some thoughts for Friday's thread on beer, brought to you from our friends at Miller Brewing................
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Smiler on June 22, 2007, 12:35:45 PM
Some thoughts for Friday's thread on beer, brought to you from our friends at Miller Brewing................


That's just what I needed to start off Friday night;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on June 22, 2007, 12:40:12 PM


That's just what I needed to start off Friday night;D

Have a few pints for me Smiler :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Smiler on June 22, 2007, 12:43:52 PM
Have a few pints for me Smiler :2vrolijk_21:

only a few?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BayouBiker on June 22, 2007, 12:53:38 PM
Some thoughts for Friday's thread on beer, brought to you from our friends at Miller Brewing................

OMG, I laughed so hard, beer came out my nose..... :beerchug:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on June 22, 2007, 01:14:15 PM
only a few?

few = number of your choice (more than one is my only requirement) :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 22, 2007, 06:24:50 PM
few = number of your choice (more than one is my only requirement) :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

I'm only having one beer tonight....honestly  :evilgrin:  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 23, 2007, 10:41:01 PM
moved my latest batch from bucket "A" to bucket "B" today. sample tastes like this recipie should have some good potentail
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on June 25, 2007, 12:10:58 PM
I believe, in these difficult and mean-spirited times in which we live, there needs to be a message of Hope.

We can all use a single image that speaks to us of love, harmony, peace, and joy.

An image that suggests the universality of us all.

I have been sent that image, and I want to share it with you all.

All I ask that all of you take a moment to reflect on it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Chief on June 25, 2007, 12:18:55 PM
I believe, in these difficult and mean-spirited times in which we live, there needs to be a message of Hope.

We can all use a single image that speaks to us of love, harmony, peace, and joy.

An image that suggests the universality of us all.

I have been sent that image, and I want to share it with you all.

All I ask that all of you take a moment to reflect on it.

Phew, that was a close one. I saw the rainbow and thought we were headed into another gay discussion. Thank god for beer.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 25, 2007, 03:36:23 PM
Quote for Ben Franklin

    "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."    
                                 :pineapple:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on June 25, 2007, 05:40:45 PM
Quote for Ben Franklin

    [b]"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."  [/b]   
                                 :pineapple:
I'll drink to that.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster on June 25, 2007, 06:48:21 PM
So where is this store? :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 25, 2007, 06:59:32 PM
There is a chain of stores in Ontario called The Beer Store.  Bet its one of them.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 25, 2007, 07:58:24 PM
Is there a matching brewer's hop pocket protector?  Sorry, just could not resist.

Ahhhh, my old school days and the slide rule.  If only it could have been a hops slide rule, I would have been much more interested.

Is the IBU similar to a PH measurement?  I work in the food biz, non-alcohol, and PH plays a big factor in overall taste.

not really, an IBU (international bittering unit) was established to allow you to make changes to multiple variables and come up with the same results, just like the trial and error method, you will learn to understand how a five unit change or a twenty unit change will effect the profile of the beer. once you get the hang of it, it makes hop modifications a breeze, and you can make multiple changes, like batch size and wort density
and feel confident in obtaining the same results.

PH does play a big factor in beer flavor, some beers if not produced withe the right water conditions will be a disaster, I always start with o% mineral water or RO water, and then I add minerals to achieve the exact water of the beer style I am going after, my water profile program allows me to make additions of a variety of minerals and tweak it toa 98% match to the target water, I know, who the hell wants to do all this just for a beer :nixweiss: well I do, its my Hobby, and I love this chit, if they would have presented chem 101 this way I would have passed it the first time around :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 25, 2007, 08:03:53 PM
not really, an IBU (international bittering unit) was established to allow you to make changes to multiple variables and come up with the same results, just like the trial and error method, you will learn to understand how a five unit change or a twenty unit change will effect the profile of the beer. once you get the hang of it, it makes hop modifications a breeze, and you can make multiple changes, like batch size and wort density
and feel confident in obtaining the same results.

PH does play a big factor in beer flavor, some beers if not produced withe the right water conditions will be a disaster, I always start with o% mineral water or RO water, and then I add minerals to achieve the exact water of the beer style I am going after, my water profile program allows me to make additions of a variety of minerals and tweak it toa 98% match to the target water, I know, who the hell wants to do all this just for a beer :nixweiss: well I do, its my Hobby, and I love this chit, if they would have presented chem 101 this way I would have passed it the first time around :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Thanks for the explanation, Eagle1.  Hops added to a desired bittering level - understood.  If Chem 101 had included beer, I migh have gone for a PHD in it.   :drink:

Agreed on the importance of water.  Changes the taste of everything, depending upon its makeup.  You make damn good beer no doubt.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on June 25, 2007, 09:19:17 PM
There is a chain of stores in Ontario called The Beer Store.  Bet its one of them.

We’re in your neighbourhood with 441 retail locations, 120 Retail Partners and 150 Empty Bottle Dealers across the province to serve you better.
http://www.thebeerstore.ca/OurStores/Store_finder.asp
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on June 25, 2007, 10:19:13 PM
It would be nice to have one of those stores here, in Fayettenam. I guess Bob's will do.

Hey EAGLE1, what brew you currently cooking up?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 25, 2007, 10:55:32 PM
It would be nice to have one of those stores here, in Fayettenam. I guess Bob's will do.

Hey EAGLE1, what brew you currently cooking up?

my favorite summer drinkin beer, Hefe-Weizen, working on the the second of 3, 10 gal batches using the same yeast strain, each time I repitch the yeast the beer gets better, by the last batch the Banana and clove esters have peaked and the flavor is as good or better than any German offering, last year my Hefe took 1st place out of 9 other entries and 25 of the 29 votes.  :bananarock: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 26, 2007, 07:42:36 AM
Mmmmmmmmm....... Hefeweizen.

(http://www.shiner.com/beers/images/Hefeweizen.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 26, 2007, 08:50:45 AM
Hey Eagle, you ever brew any Dunkel Weizen? I really like it, a little darker that Hefe Weizen. I brewed many batches, took a second in a local contest once.  Not to many comercial examples available.
Went to a Brewfest in the next town north of me last weekend, several good Hefe Weizens there. They also had a good pale ale called Man Beer!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 26, 2007, 01:41:52 PM
Hey Eagle, you ever brew any Dunkel Weizen? I really like it, a little darker that Hefe Weizen. I brewed many batches, took a second in a local contest once.  Not to many comercial examples available.
Went to a Brewfest in the next town north of me last weekend, several good Hefe Weizens there. They also had a good pale ale called Man Beer!!!

Yep, the recipe is quite simple, I still use 60% white wheat for the majority of my grain bill, and instead of the remaining 40% being two-row, I add 25% of a mixture of Munich, 40lb Chrystal, chocolate, and Special B grains, I also ramp up the temp on last step in the 5 step mash that I use for this paticular style, it helps favor the Beta enzymes which gives the beer a heavier bodied flavor and mouth feel.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on June 26, 2007, 02:14:12 PM
Yep, the recipe is quite simple, I still use 60% white wheat for the majority of my grain bill, and instead of the remaining 40% being two-row, I add 25% of a mixture of Munich, 40lb Chrystal, chocolate, and Special B grains, I also ramp up the temp on last step in the 5 step mash that I use for this paticular style, it helps favor the Beta enzymes which gives the beer a heavier bodied flavor and mouth feel.

Man EAGLE, you sure are an expert at this! You must make some killer brews! You've got the CVO of Home Brewing going on! :2vrolijk_21: Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 26, 2007, 02:55:06 PM
Yea, your brew system is the nicest I've seen, better than the ones I seen people buy, let alone make yourself. Not that you need a expensive system to make good beer, but I like things that are done right and well thought out!
Do you belong to a club?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 26, 2007, 04:05:11 PM
For you guys interested in home brew, here's a good online magazine on brewing, link below.

http://www.byo.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 26, 2007, 11:24:33 PM
Man EAGLE, you sure are an expert at this! You must make some killer brews! You've got the CVO of Home Brewing going on! :2vrolijk_21: Hoist! 8)

Yea, your brew system is the nicest I've seen, better than the ones I seen people buy, let alone make yourself. Not that you need a expensive system to make good beer, but I like things that are done right and well thought out!
Do you belong to a club?

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the compliments, when I decided to go all-grain I looked at a few systems but none really had what I was looking for, and many had thing which I knew would cause problems in the long haul, (like hard piping the keg) so I decided to build my own and after several years in operation I couldn't be happier.

yes, I belong to several and I have had the pleasure to have met some of the worlds most famous beer Geeks such as Charlie Papazian, Micheal Jackson, and Ray Daniels.

http://www.forestcitybrewers.org/

www.statelinebrewingsociety.com

American Homebrewers Association
http://www.beertown.org/homebrewing/membership.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 27, 2007, 02:11:44 PM
I worked at the Great American Brewfest in Denver a few years ago. Worked the Home Brew Association booth with Charlie Papazian, talked to Micheal Jackson for a few minutes, he's a little weird! It was a great time 1500 beers!! Our brew club, the Weiz Guys, and another brew club rented a local bus that does brewery tours, Foam On The Range, we had two kegs and snacks on the bus there and back.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 27, 2007, 07:03:14 PM
I worked at the Great American Brewfest in Denver a few years ago. Worked the Home Brew Association booth with Charlie Papazian, talked to Micheal Jackson for a few minutes, he's a little weird! It was a great time 1500 beers!! Our brew club, the Weiz Guys, and another brew club rented a local bus that does brewery tours, Foam On The Range, we had two kegs and snacks on the bus there and back.

Very cool Talon,  in 2003 they held the AHA National Hombrewers Conference in Chicago. did your club come out this way, I never went to the National Hombrewers Conference before and it was a blast, Thursday night Club Night was unreal, all the clubs from around the nation all in one room serving beer and food galore, it was the best homebrewing event I ever attended and I never got so trashed in my life. this years conference just finished last weekend in Denver, next year its in Ohio so I may try to attend.

here is a pic from the event

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 27, 2007, 07:48:20 PM
papazian on the right with a friend of mine
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 27, 2007, 07:50:43 PM
Michael Jackson on the left
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 27, 2007, 07:57:55 PM
and the grand poohba, Randy Mosher
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 27, 2007, 08:30:29 PM
god did we get trashed that night, yours truly in the center with a couple of friends trying a barley wine, at the end of the event, see how little we have in our glasses, and it still kicked my A$$ (the regret is written on my face, and on the bathroom walls)  :puke:  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: twincam on June 27, 2007, 10:32:00 PM
A minister was completing a Temperance sermon. With great emphasis he
said, "If I
had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."

With even greater emphasis he said, "And if I had all the wine in the
world, I'd
take it and pour it into the river."
And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he said, "And if I had
 all the
whiskey in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river."


Sermon complete, he sat down.




The song leader stood very cautiously and announced
with a smile, nearly laughing, "For our closing song,




let us sing Hymn #365, "Shall We Gather at the River."



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2006_CVO_HD on June 27, 2007, 11:19:16 PM
The song leader stood very cautiously and announced
with a smile, nearly laughing, "For our closing song,
let us sing Hymn #365, "Shall We Gather at the River."

Cheers!!!!!!  :2vrolijk_21: 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 28, 2007, 08:37:24 AM
LOL

"Whiskey River take my mind
Don't let her mem're torture me
Whiskey River don't run dry
You're all I've got, take care of me

Whiskey River take my mind
Don't let her mem're torture me
Whiskey River don't run dry
You're all I've got, take care of me

I'm drowning in a whiskey river
Bathing my memory's mind in the wetness of it's soul
Feeling the amber current flowin' from my mind
And warm an emply heart you left so cold"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on June 28, 2007, 05:05:19 PM
Right now - - - -- - - - - - any beer would be good. My family tends to be somewhat um er ah  - - - - dry

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on June 28, 2007, 08:01:17 PM
EAGLE1,
 What a club, unfortunately my club comes in a bottle, I either drink 'em or toss 'em until I find by best friend.  :huepfenlol2:

REDHOOK ESB this weekend
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 29, 2007, 08:04:18 AM
Right now - - - -- - - - - - any beer would be good. My family tends to be somewhat um er ah  - - - - dry

B B

I'll drink one (or 2 or 3) for ya this evening, BB, and toast godspeed to your swift return to the nectar of the gods.  Some of my family is also as you so aptly put it - dry.  And unfortunately sometimes that is when I could use a beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on July 03, 2007, 05:20:25 PM
The day before the big holiday and no new beer stories? :nixweiss: Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 04, 2007, 12:43:01 PM
Its the 4th so Happy Fourth of July to all of us stateside posters!

Friends just called and since the pool repair will have to wait until another day (need parts) its off to St. George Island for a nice 200 or so mile round trip and beer on the beach for Ms. Iski & I.

Cold beer, sun, sand, and whattaview!

Cheers!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on July 04, 2007, 01:37:27 PM
The day before the big holiday and no new beer stories? :nixweiss: Hoist! 8)

Uh.........I picked up six cases of Yuengling yesterday for transport up to Kansas, since we can't get it there locally.  4 of us going, so that should be enough for the few days we're there.  Wish I had room to carry them.  They're going in a friends car.  Hopefully he doesn't get nabbed for transporting across state lines.  It is for personal consumption after all, and not resale.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 05, 2007, 10:18:31 AM
Beer story from yesterday, since Howie asked:

Rode to a little strip of sand south of here yesterday with another couple.
St. George Island.  Ummmmm...... bad beach.......no reason for ANYBODY
to go there for ANY reason.  Well, I tried but.......

Beer consumed by group included: Michelob Ultra, Corona, Dos XX, and Becks Dark.

Mmmmmmmmm.....Becks Dark.

Nice day at a bar on the beach and not all that hot, even with the Global Warming summer upon us.

Clouds brewed so we decided to ride back and about 20 miles up the beach road, they began to spit. We
stopped, donned our rain gear, and ...... no rain.  Ms. Iski said if we put our rain gear on it would not
rain, as usual, and then.....  bottom dropped out.  Rode about 30% of the way home in the rain.
Weather forecast was for 30% rain chances late afternoon/early evening so hey, when the weather
guy gets it right on the money, I give him props. 

Good ride, good friends, lots of fun all in all.  May go see Wild Hogs (the movie) again tonight and
take a ride before and after.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on July 05, 2007, 01:43:22 PM
  May go see Wild Hogs (the movie) again tonight and
take a ride before and after.
Hey Iski, try not to ride like they do in that movie.....they seemed to drop the scooters like they were on honda 50's... :oops:...all the time!  :huepfenlol2: har!  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 05, 2007, 02:26:09 PM
Hey Iski, try not to ride like they do in that movie.....they seemed to drop the scooters like they were on honda 50's... :oops:...all the time!  :huepfenlol2: har!  :drink: spyder

I noticed that the first time I saw it, SG.  Honda 50s, man did we used to have some fun on those.......   :huepfenjump3:  It was an ok movie - heard they are making a sequel.

A couple of us or more may forego the movie, take a ride, and catch up with the others to drink some amber nectar of the gods a little later.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 06, 2007, 08:54:47 PM
Uh.........I picked up six cases of Yuengling yesterday for transport up to Kansas, since we can't get it there locally.  4 of us going, so that should be enough for the few days we're there.  Wish I had room to carry them.  They're going in a friends car.  Hopefully he doesn't get nabbed for transporting across state lines.  It is for personal consumption after all, and not resale.

Sounds like you could use one of the '08 servicars, you only need to wait a few more days.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on July 06, 2007, 10:22:46 PM
Sounds like you could use one of the '08 servicars, you only need to wait a few more days.
Hey SOKOOLJ, you got your name on the list for one of these?   :nixweiss:har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 06, 2007, 11:32:29 PM
Hey SOKOOLJ, you got your name on the list for one of these?   :nixweiss:har!  spyder
Ever since I heard they were coming! You know me, I love'em. Besides, my bride says she won't ride in a side car, and her opinion does matter...I need someone to carry me home at times.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on July 13, 2007, 05:57:54 PM
Got everything done that needed to be done this week and then some.  I wish every week could be as professionally rewarding as this week has been.  So, we called it a week about 1pmCST today and headed to Manhattan, KS to a little place called Old Chicago.  There are some 110 varieties of beer in that place...........and some damn good grub too.  You guys know I'm partial to Yuengling.  We brought two and a half cases out here with us.  That was gone 3 days ago.  Next favorite is Bass Ale.  So I ordered one of those with a Calzone for lunch.  One of the guys ordered a Stella, and asked for a sample of Strongbow Hard Cider.  Of course, the rest of us followed suit.  Talk about some good brew.  So, if you can get it, try some Strongbow Hard Cider.  It is a product out of England.  Very good stuff!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 13, 2007, 06:18:08 PM
Got everything done that needed to be done this week and then some.  I wish every week could be as professionally rewarding as this week has been.  So, we called it a week about 1pmCST today and headed to Manhattan, KS to a little place called Old Chicago.  There are some 110 varieties of beer in that place...........and some damn good grub too.  You guys know I'm partial to Yuengling.  We brought two and a half cases out here with us.  That was gone 3 days ago.  Next favorite is Bass Ale.  So I ordered one of those with a Calzone for lunch.  One of the guys ordered a Stella, and asked for a sample of Strongbow Hard Cider.  Of course, the rest of us followed suit.  Talk about some good brew.  So, if you can get it, try some Strongbow Hard Cider.  It is a product out of England.  Very good stuff!

Have a cold one for me too brother. It has been quite a long week, here. I had back surgery on tuesday, minor complications involved, so I didn't get discharged until today. Wife drove me back home from Walter Reed, talk about a long 6 hour ride. The pain meds didn't help much at all. But, now that I am home catching up on all that I have missed since sunday...'08 models, etc., I am feeling better all ready.Except for my disapointment with the MOCO, I expected to see a SESG. Well, no rant's here, enjoy your trip this weekend brother.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on July 13, 2007, 06:41:45 PM
Have a cold one for me too brother. It has been quite a long week, here. I had back surgery on tuesday, minor complications involved, so I didn't get discharged until today. Wife drove me back home from Walter Reed, talk about a long 6 hour ride. The pain meds didn't help much at all. But, now that I am home catching up on all that I have missed since sunday...'08 models, etc., I am feeling better all ready.Except for my disapointment with the MOCO, I expected to see a SESG. Well, no rant's here, enjoy your trip this weekend brother.

Hey Bro, you know the MDs always tell you not to drink beer and take pain meds.  I know when I got fugged up and had surgery, the beer made the pain meds kick in quicker.  So grab a beer!  :2vrolijk_21:  Rest easy, Bro, and get back out on your scooter as quick as you're able.
Like you, I'm bummed with the MOCO.  I decided last year that I'd bought my last new HD.  I'll get another one, but it won't be new.  I'm not likin' all this new chit.

Can't wait to get going.  Gonna be hot tomorrow and the next day...........but I have Freedom Wings now.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on July 13, 2007, 08:09:36 PM
Got everything done that needed to be done this week and then some.  I wish every week could be as professionally rewarding as this week has been.  So, we called it a week about 1pmCST today and headed to Manhattan, KS to a little place called Old Chicago.  There are some 110 varieties of beer in that place...........and some damn good grub too.  You guys know I'm partial to Yuengling.  We brought two and a half cases out here with us.  That was gone 3 days ago.  Next favorite is Bass Ale.  So I ordered one of those with a Calzone for lunch.  One of the guys ordered a Stella, and asked for a sample of Strongbow Hard Cider.  Of course, the rest of us followed suit.  Talk about some good brew.  So, if you can get it, try some Strongbow Hard Cider.  It is a product out of England.  Very good stuff!

yea, we have one here as well, I have done 3 world tours already, my plaques are on the wall  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on July 13, 2007, 08:17:07 PM
yea, we have one here as well, I have done 3 world tours already, my plaques are on the wall  :2vrolijk_21:

Good on ya, Bro.  I like beer for the taste.  Too much, and I WILL  :puke: !  I'll leave the plaque earning to those who can hold their beer better than I.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 13, 2007, 09:43:46 PM
Hey Bro, you know the MDs always tell you not to drink beer and take pain meds.  I know when I got fugged up and had surgery, the beer made the pain meds kick in quicker.  So grab a beer!  :2vrolijk_21:  Rest easy, Bro, and get back out on your scooter as quick as you're able.
Like you, I'm bummed with the MOCO.  I decided last year that I'd bought my last new HD.  I'll get another one, but it won't be new.  I'm not likin' all this new chit.

Can't wait to get going.  Gonna be hot tomorrow and the next day...........but I have Freedom Wings now.
Thanks, only a couple sips+the meds, did the job...great nap this afternoon. Just trying to play catch up here on the site...just sooooooooooooo much info to pass up. Know what I mean?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on July 15, 2007, 05:11:13 PM
Hey SOKOOLJ, sorry to hear about your opn. complications.....hope your mending goes well and quick.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 15, 2007, 05:49:07 PM
Hey SOKOOLJ, sorry to hear about your opn. complications.....hope your mending goes well and quick.  :2vrolijk_21: spyder

Thanks, spyder. It is killing me being laid up, but atleast I can surf this site as much as I want, without the bride kicking me in the fourth point of contact. It is amazing how much can be missed here in a week. And the info is endless. This site is, in and of it's self, therapy. LOL 
I did embarass myself earlier by refering to twolaner as dOOd, though. Oh well, I'll blame the pain meds and IPA. Anyway, thanks again.  No riding today?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on July 15, 2007, 06:51:43 PM
I did embarass myself earlier by refering to twolaner as dOOd, though. Oh well, I'll blame the pain meds and IPA. Anyway, thanks again.  No riding today?
Don't worry 'bout those 2, they're not only 'used to it', but rather forgiving types also.  Har!  I've been riding the Blue Ridge Mtns. for the past few days....just got in and trying to catch up on the new posts.....They had a guy go off the 'Deals Gap dragon' while I was out there.....fell 80 feet to his death.  Not sure, but I think he had ridden down from Mich.  We had a great ride, nice and cool up on the 'parkway'.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 15, 2007, 07:00:02 PM
Don't worry 'bout those 2, they're not only 'used to it', but rather forgiving types also.  Har!  I've been riding the Blue Ridge Mtns. for the past few days....just got in and trying to catch up on the new posts.....They had a guy go off the 'Deals Gap dragon' while I was out there.....fell 80 feet to his death.  Not sure, but I think he had ridden down from Mich.  We had a great ride, nice and cool up on the 'parkway'.  spyder
Glad to hear you had a good time. Give us a report when you recover and get a minute. Too bad about the accident, hate to hear it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on July 15, 2007, 07:04:50 PM
Don't worry 'bout those 2, they're not only 'used to it', but rather forgiving types also.  Har!  I've been riding the Blue Ridge Mtns. for the past few days....just got in and trying to catch up on the new posts.....They had a guy go off the 'Deals Gap dragon' while I was out there.....fell 80 feet to his death.  Not sure, but I think he had ridden down from Mich.  We had a great ride, nice and cool up on the 'parkway'.  spyder
I'll be headed down there in about 8 days. Going to do the "Dragon", spend the night in Fontana Village then headed to Ohio and visit the AMA Motorcycle Museum, and AMA Vintage Motorcycle Rally. If I have enough time thinking about visiting Wheels Thru Time Museum also. The "Dragon" and WTT Museum were things I didn't get a chance to see last year in MV because I had to leave on Friday.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on July 15, 2007, 08:04:59 PM
Hey  D00d, the 'Dragon' is fun just because of what it is.....but, the Wheels Thru Time is a 'must see'.  Great collection of MC history.  And done by such a great guy too.  Just be careful on the Dragon 'cause there's some that aren't meeting you coming up or going down:2vrolijk_21: Har!  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on July 15, 2007, 08:10:50 PM
Hey  D00d, the 'Dragon' is fun just because of what it is.....but, the Wheels Thru Time is a 'must see'.  Great collection of MC history.  And done by such a great guy too.  Just be careful on the Dragon 'cause there's some that aren't meeting you coming up or going down:2vrolijk_21: Har!  :drink: spyder

Already decided I'm going to stay to the right of the lane give all the fools that want to pass me from behind and those that want to pass headed the other direction plenty of room. I'm not trying to set a speed record on it, and don't want to be scraping up my chrome. ;D

I'll be riding w/a group and hopefully they will be interested in stopping/seeing WTT also. Timing is going to be the key element of that visit. Will be leaving from Winston-Salem that morning headed to "Dragon"/Fontana Village. Hopefully we will have enough time to do all that we have planned.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 16, 2007, 09:09:15 AM

Already decided I'm going to stay to the right of the lane give all the fools that want to pass me from behind and those that want to pass headed the other direction plenty of room. I'm not trying to set a speed record on it, and don't want to be scraping up my chrome. ;D

I'll be riding w/a group and hopefully they will be interested in stopping/seeing WTT also. Timing is going to be the key element of that visit. Will be leaving from Winston-Salem that morning headed to "Dragon"/Fontana Village. Hopefully we will have enough time to do all that we have planned.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:



Hey d00d, hope you have a great trip.  WTT is a great place.

On Fontana Village - some of us stayed there a few years ago (2003 or 4) and the place was not in great shape - to put it mildly.  The cabins especially had an "aroma" about them.  Lodge - hotel part was under some major renovation and it needed it.

Would be interested in a report on Fontana Village on your return.  If you have not ridden to the Fontana Dam - the view is well worth the ride over. Restaurants at the Village were ok and we enjoyed the outdoor grill the best.

Have fun!

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 16, 2007, 09:40:03 AM
What a great weekend!!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on July 16, 2007, 10:00:30 AM


Hey d00d, hope you have a great trip.  WTT is a great place.

On Fontana Village - some of us stayed there a few years ago (2003 or 4) and the place was not in great shape - to put it mildly.  The cabins especially had an "aroma" about them.  Lodge - hotel part was under some major renovation and it needed it.

Would be interested in a report on Fontana Village on your return.  If you have not ridden to the Fontana Dam - the view is well worth the ride over. Restaurants at the Village were ok and we enjoyed the outdoor grill the best.

Have fun!

Mike
I'll let you know upon my return. I've never stayed there, but the people I'm traveling with have (cabins) and they recommended them. Also I believe Duane (Porthole) stayed there a few days last year around the MV GTG and spoke positive about them.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 16, 2007, 03:18:16 PM
What a great weekend!!  :drink:


After a few drinks, some of them really do all look alike.  ;D

(http://www.abita.com/images/brew06images/Amber.jpg)

Although I drank more than a couple of these this weekend, I did not wake up next to one........
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 16, 2007, 03:22:04 PM
I'll let you know upon my return. I've never stayed there, but the people I'm traveling with have (cabins) and they recommended them. Also I believe Duane (Porthole) stayed there a few days last year around the MV GTG and spoke positive about them.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

It appeared to be undergoing a major renovation when we were there.  The location is ideal for those who like the road from there to Del's Gap (great ride!) & it's close enough to Foothills and Cherahala as well.  Big common areas - they had square dancing one night when we were there.  Car clubs have been staying there too from what I have read on Killboy.

Will be interested to read about your take on the place.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDbeerman on July 17, 2007, 02:40:01 PM
It's Monday, so after several minutes consideration, it appears it is time to start a Friday Beer Thread.

If you like beer, post what kind(s) you like better than others.  If you do not like beer, my condolences.  If you like non alcoholic beer, post which one is better than the others.

 :drink:

My favorite beer is COLD!

My second favotite beer is OTHER PEOPLES!



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Seegarsmkr on July 17, 2007, 03:50:01 PM
My favorite beer is COLD!

My second favotite beer is OTHER PEOPLES!





My favorite is FREE!!

Seegarz
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 17, 2007, 04:25:27 PM
With these pain meds, they all are great.    :orange:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 17, 2007, 07:24:58 PM
Hey Seegarsmkr, you missed it, a local bike shop Red Hills, had a band and FREE BEER last Saturday. I thought they would charge to get in and then you could have beer, but they just had a band and a keg sitting under a tent and you just got yourself a beer and listened to some music! Now that's great customer service!!!!      :orange:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 17, 2007, 08:49:32 PM
Hey Seegarsmkr, you missed it, a local bike shop Red Hills, had a band and FREE BEER last Saturday. I thought they would charge to get in and then you could have beer, but they just had a band and a keg sitting under a tent and you just got yourself a beer and listened to some music! Now that's great customer service!!!!      :orange:

Wish we could get that kind of support around here.   :(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Seegarsmkr on July 17, 2007, 10:18:25 PM
Wish I would have known it may have been worth the $1200 plane ticket to go...wait did he say A keg...then prolly not.  Thanx for the offer though, better late than never. 

Free BEER!!! :worthless:

Seegarz
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on July 17, 2007, 10:30:31 PM
ANY !!!

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_9_22.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2007, 12:47:22 AM
Any........


Actually, over the past ????? years ????? do not remember turning down a free beer.  Even a few that were less than cold.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Seegarsmkr on July 18, 2007, 06:48:25 AM
ISKI...SAY IT ISN'T SO!!!!!!!

Seegarz :end: :givemebeer:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 18, 2007, 03:47:33 PM
Any........


Actually, over the past ????? years ????? do not remember turning down a free beer.  Even a few that were less than cold.

I'll drink to this.  :drink: To you, Iski...   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 18, 2007, 04:24:28 PM
Free beer, eh! Our favorite, eh!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on July 18, 2007, 04:26:59 PM
By the way, why only Friday?

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_4_131.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 18, 2007, 04:41:12 PM
By the way, why only Friday?

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_4_131.gif)

No chit, right? I'm ready.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2007, 07:24:37 PM
ISKI...SAY IT ISN'T SO!!!!!!!

Seegarz :end: :givemebeer:

Yes, I accept free beer, Seegarsmkr. 

A very wise man with a big beer fridge once told me:

If ya wanta beer don't be asking what brand it is.  Its FREE beer, dammit.

Such words of wisdom to live by.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2007, 07:25:45 PM
I'll drink to this.  :drink: To you, Iski...   :drink:


I'll drink to you, too SOKOOLJ!   :drink:

Lone Star!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2007, 07:30:26 PM
By the way, why only Friday?

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_4_131.gif)

Finally somebody asked.

Another board, a long time ago and far far away, we customarily had a

beer thread every Friday.  Each posted our beer drinking plans or lack thereof for the weekend and I learned about dozens (hundreds?) of beer brands to try.  Different board format, posts advanced/scrolled down and no permanence to threads like we have on this board.  Each Friday, new beer thread.


Every day I have a beer is like a Friday is the other reason.  Happy Hours on Friday have been a custom for 147 years now in my family.  Not sure its 147 exactly, but a long damn time!


 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Seegarsmkr on July 18, 2007, 07:40:18 PM
I hear ya Iski, I unfortunately am flying a 9 hour training mission today and it just so happens that once a year my favorite beer comes to Okinawa (New Castle) so I am going to let my inhibitions run wild and have more than one tonight once I get home...its only Thursday :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:...but then I am on call all weekend so that kinda means that today is Friday for me!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:   hic*   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 18, 2007, 08:03:22 PM
I hear ya Iski, I unfortunately am flying a 9 hour training mission today and it just so happens that once a year my favorite beer comes to Okinawa (New Castle) so I am going to let my inhibitions run wild and have more than one tonight once I get home...its only Thursday :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:...but then I am on call all weekend so that kinda means that today is Friday for me!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:   hic*   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Then here's to you, my friend...  :beerchug:   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on July 18, 2007, 08:32:33 PM
And another one as I enjoy one for the evening...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 18, 2007, 08:36:38 PM
And another one as I enjoy one for the evening...
To you, Brother...      :beerchug:   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 18, 2007, 08:37:26 PM
Those are Red Hook "Longhammer" IPA's, BTW.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on July 18, 2007, 08:41:00 PM
Those are Red Hook "Longhammer" IPA's, BTW.

Very nice...enjoy.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 19, 2007, 10:11:50 AM
I hear ya Iski, I unfortunately am flying a 9 hour training mission today and it just so happens that once a year my favorite beer comes to Okinawa (New Castle) so I am going to let my inhibitions run wild and have more than one tonight once I get home...its only Thursday :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:...but then I am on call all weekend so that kinda means that today is Friday for me!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:   hic*   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

I'll drink to ya later tonight, Seegarsmkr.   :drink:

I used to have a schedule that placed my "Friday" in the middle of the week.

Be careful up there - the view is great.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Seegarsmkr on July 19, 2007, 11:04:02 AM
Here is what I was doing today...now it is Miller time...not really it is more like New Castle time.

Seegarz
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 19, 2007, 11:34:46 AM
I gotta send the wifey to get me my beverages for this weekend, down to two 12ozer's
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 20, 2007, 11:18:57 AM
Fantastic view SOOKOOLJ, thanks for posting!

It is Friday, and it looks like a

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/iskifreelee/Cerveza_MODELO_mexicana_negra_botel.jpg)

evening.


Cheers!   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on July 20, 2007, 07:26:42 PM
Fantastic view SOOKOOLJ, thanks for posting!

It is Friday, and it looks like a

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/iskifreelee/Cerveza_MODELO_mexicana_negra_botel.jpg)

evening.


Cheers!   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
I'd love to take credit for the view, but Seegar is the man on point. BTW, guess we are drinking the same beverage tonight, wife picked some up for me last night.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on July 20, 2007, 08:04:25 PM
I'd love to take credit for the view, but Seegar is the man on point. BTW, guess we are drinking the same beverage tonight, wife picked some up for me last night.
I'm sticking with the Yuenglings tonight.... :drink:...ya'll have a great evening.  :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on July 20, 2007, 09:27:44 PM
Just enjoyed one for the night...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on July 20, 2007, 11:31:18 PM
I'm sticking with the Yuenglings tonight.... :drink:...ya'll have a great evening.  :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09: har!  spyder

Great choice!  Great Beer!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 21, 2007, 07:50:18 AM
I'd love to take credit for the view, but Seegar is the man on point. BTW, guess we are drinking the same beverage tonight, wife picked some up for me last night.


Meant Seegar, thanks much.  Negra was our plan but.......

Last night was a little different, after the Negra ran out (friend's house) we switched to:

(http://www.kirin.com/images/ichiban.gif)

Title: It’s almost time for the Great Taste of the Midwest Beer Festival in Madison!
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 09, 2007, 12:19:44 AM
The Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison, Wisconsin has been an indulgence of mine for the past 13 years, to attend this fest is truly Beer Heaven, so if the opportunity ever arises, leap at the chance. The Great Taste has ranks with the Oregon Brewers Festival as one of the best and second longest-running craft beer festival in the United States, although at a mere five hours in length, it is far too short. Attendees are so enthusiastic about the fest that they line-up hours before opening time, stretched for many hundreds if not thousands of people. If you're planning on ever attending this event, I suggest you start organizing for the Great Taste a year in advance. (or just show up and buy tickets from scalpers). It is always held on the second Saturday in August and always sells out well in advance. there are 100-plus breweries from all over the Midwest serving more than 400 different beers. As usual, there will be 3000 tickets earmarked for in-person sales, and 2000 tickets for mail order sales. The gates open at 1:00 pm and the gates close at 6:00 pm. and it always feels too short (except when your being dragged back to the bus by your feet) but the Beer is endless. This is not just a beer festival, It's a religious experience, a trek, a pilgrimage to Beer Mecca,
and one must reach up for fulfilment.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 09, 2007, 12:28:46 AM
only then, can you truly become fulfilled!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 09, 2007, 09:56:19 AM
What a woman!!!

http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=24620
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 09, 2007, 10:07:14 AM
Red Neck Wedding Reception
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bobaroni on August 10, 2007, 12:21:48 AM
What a woman!!!

http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=24620
I'd like to see her uncork a Chimay from Belgium.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 10, 2007, 08:34:53 AM
Always recycle!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 10, 2007, 08:35:29 AM
#2
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on August 10, 2007, 09:23:09 AM
That guy needs a job.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on August 10, 2007, 12:35:34 PM
Is it beer time yet?  Already 99 degrees here and climbing.  Between that and work, I need a Negra Modelo  :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 10, 2007, 06:27:51 PM
I is well past beer thirty here and I am ready for my first Negra Modelo to be followed shortly by the second.

Wife's surgery went very well - now she is back home & I am ok at helping out & getting stuff & I'll see what I can do about it being too cold/too hot (same 10 minutes)  & all but..... damn.

Thank God for beer.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on August 16, 2007, 04:36:03 PM
Eagle1,

 What's on tap this weekend. Red Hook IPA(as usual), here?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on August 16, 2007, 04:42:19 PM
Think I might go for a swally of Timothy Taylors Landlord.

 :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Mr. We on August 16, 2007, 04:42:31 PM
Young's Chocolate Stout!  :drink:  :givemebeer:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 16, 2007, 05:00:09 PM
We get to have some more of Neal's Home Brew at Q's BBQ this weekend!!! Thanks Neal! :2vrolijk_21:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on August 16, 2007, 05:57:37 PM
We get to have some more of Neal's Home Brew at Q's BBQ this weekend!!! Thanks Neal! :2vrolijk_21:

Hoist! 8)

Howie you sure have a badass streak runnin through your bones. You cut a guy to the quick and then leave him in the dirt to die !

 :alcohol:

Don' forget to raise one for me - have a great weekend.

Nige

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 16, 2007, 06:08:07 PM
Howie you sure have a badass streak runnin through your bones. You cut a guy to the quick and then leave him in the dirt to die !

 :alcohol:

Don' forget to raise one for me - have a great weekend.

Nige



Thanks Nige! We sure will! :drink:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 17, 2007, 12:40:52 AM
Eagle1,

 What's on tap this weekend. Red Hook IPA(as usual), here?

my favorite summer drinkin beer, Hefe-Weizen, working on the the 3rd, 10 gal batch, the Banana and clove esters have peaked and the flavor is better than any German offering in a bottle. freshness is key ingredient ina Hefe!
 :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SOKOOLJ on August 17, 2007, 10:54:50 AM
my favorite summer drinkin beer, Hefe-Weizen, working on the the 3rd, 10 gal batch, the Banana and clove esters have peaked and the flavor is better than any German offering in a bottle. freshness is key ingredient ina Hefe!
 :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno:

Ahh, sounds soooooooo good. I sure miss the German beverages, it's been almost a year and a half since moving back to the States. And the bottled Hefe imports just aren't the same. Enjoy, Brother!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bobaroni on August 17, 2007, 02:04:12 PM
my favorite summer drinkin beer, Hefe-Weizen, working on the the 3rd, 10 gal batch, the Banana and clove esters have peaked and the flavor is better than any German offering in a bottle. freshness is key ingredient ina Hefe!
 :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno: :bananarock: :jalapeno:


Let's get a determination from an expert. Does ANY kind fruit belong in a glass of beer?



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 17, 2007, 02:17:28 PM
Let's get a determination from an expert. Does ANY kind fruit belong in a glass of beer?





NO!

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 17, 2007, 02:41:05 PM
Let's get a determination from an expert. Does ANY kind fruit belong in a glass of beer?


We covered the issue back on page 7, http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.90 (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.90)

#1 Man Law: DONT FRUIT THE BEER!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bobaroni on August 17, 2007, 03:13:54 PM
We covered the issue back on page  7, http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.90 (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.90)

#1 Man Law: DONT FRUIT THE BEER!!!!

This is one topic where you should forgive a guy for skipping ahead. By page 4 I was getting REALLY thirsty so I skipped ahead. Now that I'm caught up and we agree on the NO FRUIT, it's time to drink!   
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 17, 2007, 06:46:52 PM
I know you guys are going to jump my A$$, but there are certain beers that need to have fruit in then Cherry Lambic, Raspberry Franbrosie, to name a few, but as for those fruity wheat beers, well some people might like it, they must because they still sell them, but not for me!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 17, 2007, 07:30:50 PM
a good summer ale will have lemon zest added in the brew process............
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 17, 2007, 07:33:40 PM
a good summer ale will have lemon zest added in the brew process............

Some fruit required in the brew process by recipe is one thing. Adding fruit to a glass or bottle of beer, homey don't play dat! ;)

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 17, 2007, 08:51:07 PM
Some fruit required in the brew process  by recipe is one thing. Adding fruit to a glass or bottle of beer, homey don't play dat! ;)

Hoist! 8)

This is the Real issue though, IMO, as I stated previously the ingredient of "True" Beer according to the German Purity law:"Reinheitsgebot", states, the only ingredients that could be used in the production of beer were water, barley, and hops, everything else is just Cool Aid.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 17, 2007, 08:53:43 PM
This is the Real issue though, IMO, as I stated previously the ingredeance of "True" Beer according to the german Purerty law:"Reinheitsgebot", states, the only ingredients that could be used in the production of beer were water, barley, and hops, everything else is just Cool Aid.

and yeast
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 17, 2007, 08:55:41 PM
and yeast

yes, a given since no fermintation could take place without
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 17, 2007, 08:57:14 PM
since this went to tech talk tonight, what do you do to filter your beer before botteling/keging?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on August 17, 2007, 11:39:12 PM
Adding fruit to a glass or bottle of beer, homey don't play dat! ;)

Agreed. I mean really. Fn fruit??
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 18, 2007, 01:03:40 PM
since this went to tech talk tonight, what do you do to filter your beer before botteling/keging?

I tried filtering for a while, got some in-line filters, and pushed the beer from one keg to another, worked OK.
it wont change the flavor of the beer, usually they are used to stabilize the beer by removing the yeast, and thus stopping all fermintation, but really unless the beer is going to be sitting around for a long time, it doesn't make much sense to filter it, and if you are bottling you need a little yeast left so your beer will carbonate. so don't waste your time just transfer it to a glass carboy and let it sit a couple of weeks and let gravity do the job.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on August 18, 2007, 06:10:28 PM
I tried filtering for a while, got some in-line filters, and pushed the beer from one keg to another, worked OK.
it wont change the flavor of the beer, usually they are used to stabilize the beer by removing the yeast, and thus stopping all fermintation, but really unless the beer is going to be sitting around for a long time, it doesn't make much sense to filter it, and if you are bottling you need a little yeast left so your beer will carbonate. so don't waste your time just transfer it to a glass carboy and let it sit  a couple of weeks and let gravity do the job.

Last time I sat on my beer I'd already had about ten !

 :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grc on August 18, 2007, 07:55:17 PM

I thought the kidneys filtered the beer.  You mean you have to filter it before hand also?

Jerry :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 18, 2007, 10:32:45 PM
I tried filtering for a while, got some in-line filters, and pushed the beer from one keg to another, worked OK.
it wont change the flavor of the beer, usually they are used to stabilize the beer by removing the yeast, and thus stopping all fermintation, but really unless the beer is going to be sitting around for a long time, it doesn't make much sense to filter it, and if you are bottling you need a little yeast left so your beer will carbonate. so don't waste your time just transfer it to a glass carboy and let it sit a couple of weeks and let gravity do the job.

i havent bothered in the past, but since i started dry hopping seemed like a good idea
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 20, 2007, 09:51:49 AM
i havent bothered in the past, but since i started dry hopping seemed like a good idea

Dry hopping is the root cause of wet hopping, when the line at the men's room is waaaay too long?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on August 30, 2007, 09:59:48 PM
The key to this topic is FRIDAY   Scot was in town from Colorado for some LE training and came up to visit me and Beags at O'Harley's.

A pretty woman drinking beer with orange slices in it led me astray in a big way. Scot didn't rescue me from her feminine wiles either. Now I ask you what kind of brother is that ?

Like the old saying goes, I woke up afraid I was gonna die, but noon I was afraid I was gonna live

Thanks Scot, work was a real special treat today

B B

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on August 31, 2007, 05:30:16 AM
The key to this topic is FRIDAY   Scot was in town from Colorado for some LE training and came up to visit me and Beags at O'Harley's.  
A pretty woman drinking beer with orange slices in it led me astray in a big way. Scot didn't rescue me from her feminine wiles either. Now I ask you what kind of brother is that ?

Like the old saying goes, I woke up afraid I was gonna die, but noon I was afraid I was gonna live

Thanks Scot, work was a real special treat today

B B



  :o  What did he ride. :nixweiss:  ;D   :worthless:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on August 31, 2007, 07:42:55 AM
Well it's Friday again and I'm looking forward to getting my chores done and then going round to a buddies for a good nosh, a few pints of good English Real Ale and finish off with a few measures of Buffalo Trace Bourbon, all helped down by copious quantities of good hearted BS.

Pack the bags over the weekend ready for our trip to Austria next week, 2000 miles of fun!

Life is good.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 31, 2007, 07:55:15 AM
Bought some (http://webpages.csus.edu/~sac64671/MexPag30.jpg) for this evening's drinking pleasure.  Reading this thread ALMOST makes me consider brewing my own........


Last time I drank beer with orange slices, it was also with a lovely young lady and my head hurt so bad the next morning, I swore off orange slices in beer. 

Damn things gave me a helluva hangover.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 31, 2007, 08:08:05 AM
I believe the Square Table establishing man law decided no fruiting of the beer !
A side of Makers, Padron or whathave you I understand but putting mangos in I don't.
To each thier own.  Good Friday to all.     :drink:

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 31, 2007, 11:27:23 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on October 11, 2007, 09:55:54 AM
Planning ahead to tomorrow, we will be drinking beer, on a Friday, and in Maggie Valley. 

Won't be Cheap Merican - will be what the host restaurant carries and we will be clinking glasses with our fellow brothers and sisters from CVO Harley.com.   :drink:  Only one mind you, as we gotta be able to keep those two wheels with their rubber sides down.   ;)

What are you having?

 :cherry: 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on October 11, 2007, 11:20:22 AM
Planning ahead to tomorrow, we will be drinking beer, on a Friday, and in Maggie Valley. 

Won't be Cheap Merican - will be what the host restaurant carries and we will be clinking glasses with our fellow brothers and sisters from CVO Harley.com.   :drink:  Only one mind you, as we gotta be able to keep those two wheels with their rubber sides down.   ;)

What are you having?

 :cherry: 
I'll be having what you and Jamie are having.  :givemebeer: :beerchug: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 11, 2007, 11:23:15 AM
got a refrigerator full of beer left from the bash last weekend,


i'll be drinking Sam October, Corona, Home-Brew, Bud, Bud light, and a few other strays for a while
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 11, 2007, 12:09:06 PM
I love weekends!  In the 20 odd years I've been of legal drinking age I've learned to perform every weekend task with one hand (so I don't have to set my beer down).  Sometimes this takes a lot more time and careful planning.

I like to try various regional and imports.  I'm disgusted by the recent popularity boom of the alternative malt beverages (Mike's Hard, Smirnoff et al) that take up valuable cooler space and limit my choices of GOOD beer!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on October 11, 2007, 01:47:48 PM
I'm disgusted by the recent popularity boom of the alternative malt beverages (Mike's Hard, Smirnoff et al) that take up valuable cooler space and limit my choices of GOOD beer!

well, get use to it, unfortunately this is the direction the distributors are going based on the demand of this wussy chit coolade from the youngsters, its evedent that this generation has thrown traditional acceptable quality levels out the window, they have no taste whatsoever, they listen to rap music on mp3's, drink spiked coolade and eat microwave food on a daily basis, human values have sadly deteriorated in the last two generations.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on October 11, 2007, 01:49:25 PM
well, get use to it, unfortunately this is the direction the distributors are going based on the demand of this wussy chit coolade from the youngsters, its evedent that this generation has thrown traditional acceptable quality levels out the window, they have no taste whatsoever, they listen to rap music on mp3's, drink spiked coolade and eat microwave food on a daily basis, human values have sadly deteriorated in the last two generations.

Not that I don't agree with you, cause I actually do

but I bet if you could go back 40 generations, the folks said about the same thing about the next generations. 

Just think, they are our future. 

 :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on October 11, 2007, 01:58:49 PM
Now I'm not one to point a finger at my bros, but here's the thing. I had a dozen Modelo's in the patio fridge and a dozen Guiness along with some nice ale to make a Black & Tan.  Someone, I won't mention who said " what'd you buy the Modelo for ?

Went to get a Modelo last night

The Modelo's are gone, the ale is gone, the Guiness is still there.

Now how'd that happen ?    :D

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 11, 2007, 02:20:05 PM
[

The Modelo's are gone, the ale is gone, the Guiness is still there.

Now how'd that happen ?    :D

B B
[/quote]

Funny, I don't remember stopping by......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on October 11, 2007, 02:56:24 PM
Funny, I don't remember stopping by......

Me either.

Guess we don't hold our beer well.

            What are those signs of being an Alcoholic?  Can't remember the night before? 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 15, 2007, 07:24:20 PM
Modelo tends to disappear first - especially when a few folks decide to try - well maybe just one cuz they've never tried Modelo.  It goes quick.

Drank some Negra Modelo on the 50cc ride last week.  Did not drink all that much beer, considering, but sure racked up some miles.  At some point in the future, I hope to rectify that by taking a leisurely beers across America ride.

 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on October 15, 2007, 07:29:34 PM
Modelo tends to disappear first - especially when a few folks decide to try - well maybe just one cuz they've never tried Modelo.  It goes quick.

Drank some Negra Modelo on the 50cc ride last week.  Did not drink all that much beer, considering, but sure racked up some miles.  At some point in the future, I hope to rectify that by taking a leisurely beers across America ride.

 
That sounds like my kind of ride. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 16, 2007, 12:53:58 AM
That sounds like my kind of ride. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I'm in too!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on October 16, 2007, 08:15:15 AM
This could be bigger than the Kyle Petty ride.  :drink: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 16, 2007, 09:43:27 AM
That sounds like my kind of ride. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

"Beer Ride Across America" does have a catchy sounding name.   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 16, 2007, 11:07:00 AM
"Mmmmm beer.  The cause of and solution to all of life's problems" (Homer Simpson).
or is it proof of God's existence as eluded to by Benjamin Franklin. ("Because He wants us to be happy")

..what a magical beverage...

It's Red Stripe Tuesday in my neck o the woods!

 :drink: :drink:  :drink:

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on October 16, 2007, 07:22:00 PM
"Beer Ride Across America" does have a catchy sounding name.   ;D

I have tried this, started in Wisconsin, but I have never been able to get any further because there are so many damn good breweries here :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
the only way to make it work, is to pick only one Brewery from each state.  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on October 16, 2007, 07:51:22 PM
"Beer Ride Across America" does have a catchy sounding name.   ;D

Don't they refer to these things as a " crawl " ?

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on October 16, 2007, 09:48:26 PM
Don't they refer to these things as a " crawl " ?

B B

by the end of the night they do  :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 17, 2007, 08:08:09 AM
In Key West....You start out on one side of the street bee bopping in and out bars but by the time you get back down the other you are crawlin...Especially if make the turn point at the Hogs Breath, strong drinkie's there lads.

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 17, 2007, 08:09:06 AM
I have tried this, started in Wisconsin, but I have never been able to get any further because there are so many damn good breweries here :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
the only way to make it work, is to pick only one Brewery from each state.  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

In some states that will be easier than others.  Good advice, but the larger states (CA, TX, NY, etc.) may need more than one. 

Ride brewery to brewery, 1-2 per day?   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 17, 2007, 08:11:05 AM
Don't they refer to these things as a " crawl " ?

B B

I have crawled out of bars and even into bars.  Figure something must have been wrong with gravity at the time.  :nixweiss:

Crawling out beats being thrown out, from past experience.......  8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 17, 2007, 08:13:15 AM
In Key West....You start out on one side of the street bee bopping in and out bars but by the time you get back down the other you are crawlin...Especially if make the turn point at the Hogs Breath, strong drinkie's there lads.

Miker

Hog's Breath..... I have been there many times and even remember a couple of them.   Chickens in yon rafters - BEWARE!   ;D   

We go from Hogs Breath to Capt. Tonys to Sloppy Joes to .... I forget after that so sometimes we just repeat.   :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 17, 2007, 08:32:24 AM
Hog's Breath..... I have been there many times and even remember a couple of them.   Chickens in yon rafters - BEWARE!   ;D   

We go from Hogs Breath to Capt. Tonys to Sloppy Joes to .... I forget after that so sometimes we just repeat.   :huepfenjump3:

That short track is a safe bet...I really dislike those chickens, "how that get in my shoe?" had been said before.

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 02, 2007, 12:19:28 PM
The Jester got it's new tour pack and new LED idjit light assembly this week (neutral light working again - never had one go bad before) sooooooo.....

Decided to celebrate Happy Friday at beer thirty today a little differently than usual......

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/887.jpg)

Riding to a seafood festival tomorrow where the raw oysters will be plentiful and the beer plentifuller (?).

(http://www.floridaseafoodfestival.com/_images/header1.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 02, 2007, 12:24:27 PM
Enjoy your trip,  I'm gonna finish off the case of Sam Octoberfest I bought yesterday!   :drink:

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 02, 2007, 12:26:13 PM
Oh, and hopefully get a ride out to the J&S Fish Camp but it is still raining down here.

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 02, 2007, 12:29:20 PM
Oh, and hopefully get a ride out to the J&S Fish Camp but it is still raining down here.

Miker

The one near Okeechobee?

Hope you get to ride - its supposed to be mid 70's and sunny here in the panhandle. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 02, 2007, 12:30:44 PM
I've got a few Beck's Dark, Stella Artois, and Labatt Blue in the fridge from Halloween that won't see morning.....

I love the seafood ride!  We have nothing like that here.  There might be 2 restaurants within 100 miles that have fresh oysters and one of them is Hooters.   :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 02, 2007, 12:36:14 PM
The one near Okeechobee?

Hope you get to ride - its supposed to be mid 70's and sunny here in the panhandle. 

Yup, I live down here in wellington, used to be a nice place.

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 02, 2007, 12:45:52 PM
I've got a few Beck's Dark, Stella Artois, and Labatt Blue in the fridge from Halloween that won't see morning.....

I love the seafood ride!  We have nothing like that here.  There might be 2 restaurants within 100 miles that have fresh oysters and one of them is Hooters.   :pepper:

Beer killer!   :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Apalachicola, Florida is an old fishing town that has the oldest seafood festival around.   :2vrolijk_21:

In Chicago last week I ate some Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia raw oysters that were very good.  Guess that's a long way north from ya. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 02, 2007, 12:47:05 PM
Yup, I live down here in wellington, used to be a nice place.

Miker

Thought the name was familiar.

Used to be?  Sounds like some of my favorite places back in Texas that "used to be nice".....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 02, 2007, 12:55:49 PM
The Jester got it's new tour pack and new LED idjit light assembly this week (neutral light working again - never had one go bad before) sooooooo.....

Decided to celebrate Happy Friday at beer thirty today a little differently than usual......

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/887.jpg)

Riding to a seafood festival tomorrow where the raw oysters will be plentiful and the beer plentifuller (?).

(http://www.floridaseafoodfestival.com/_images/header1.jpg)


Good choice of cold frosty's. :2vrolijk_21: I had them last weekend and still have a few in the fridge, and more then likely if I have to get more this weekend I'll get more of the same.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 01, 2007, 12:07:53 AM
my Guinness! Its a crying shame :bigcry:

http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/1129/guinness.html (http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/1129/guinness.html)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 01, 2007, 06:46:28 AM
my Guinness! Its a crying shame :bigcry:

http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/1129/guinness.html (http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/1129/guinness.html)
It may be a shame, but I'd like to be friends with the guy who absonded with the pints.  I am rather fond of the darker brew and I am sure it would be fun to share. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 01, 2007, 09:29:28 AM
Good choice of cold frosty's. :2vrolijk_21: I had them last weekend and still have a few in the fridge, and more then likely if I have to get more this weekend I'll get more of the same.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

This weekend its

(http://miasmaticreview.mu.nu/mt-static/Black%20and%20Tan.jpg)

again.  A good brew for the cold, wintry nights here in the Sunshine State.   ;D


Almost time to put the tree up, just a few more bottles to finish:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/iskifreelee/beer-bottle-tree.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on December 01, 2007, 09:39:46 AM
BUD, BUD, BUD,BUD, BUD, BUD, BUDBUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,BUD,OH AND MORE BUD!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

 :beerchug: BUD! We don't like that upstream beer (everything else).  Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 01, 2007, 09:43:36 AM
:beerchug: BUD! We don't like that upstream beer (everything else).  Doc

(http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/budweiser_back_in_time.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 01, 2007, 11:23:17 AM
It may be a shame, but I'd like to be friends with the guy who absonded with the pints.  I am rather fond of the darker brew and I am sure it would be fun to share. 

I could not associate with such thieves, I would rather turn them In for a 50 Keg reward!!  ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 01, 2007, 11:28:24 AM
:beerchug: BUD! We don't like that upstream beer (everything else).  Doc

You poor misguided unfortunate soul, Life is way too short to drink swill
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 01, 2007, 11:40:01 AM
This weekend its
Almost time to put the tree up, just a few more bottles to finish:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/iskifreelee/beer-bottle-tree.jpg)


iski, I love it  Bro!!! :2vrolijk_21:
what a great way to get rid of all those green bottles that I dont use for homebrewing any more, I will have to be sneaky though, my ole lady will freak when she comes home to see I put up an artificial beer bottle tree  :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on December 01, 2007, 09:03:28 PM
You poor misguided unfortunate soul, Life is way too short to drink swill

I know how you feel, really !!  It's an acquired taste , one you will appreciate more when your tasteBUDS mature. ;)   Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 01, 2007, 09:59:26 PM
I know how you feel, really !!  It's an acquired taste , one you will appreciate more when your tasteBUDS mature. ;)   Doc

Greenpeace released the results of analyses showing the presence of an experimental genetically engineered (GE) strain of rice at an Anheuser-Busch operated mill in Arkansas that is used to brew Budweiser. An independent laboratory test, commissioned by Greenpeace, detected the presence of GE rice (Bayer LL601) in three out of four samples taken at the mill.

Bayer LL601 rice was the source of the 2006 contamination of at least 30 percent of rice stocks in the United States. The GE contamination had a massive negative economic impact on the U.S. rice industry as many countries subsequently stopped or significantly restricted the import of U.S. rice. 
“Anheuser-Busch must make a clear statement about the level of GE contamination of the rice used to brew Budweiser in the U.S. and spell out what measures are in place to ensure this beer does not reach the company’s export markets,” said Doreen Stabinsky, Greenpeace agriculture campaigner.

“U.S. beer drinkers need Anheuser-Busch to explain why it is not preventing use of this genetically engineered rice in the U.S. If, as the company has informed Greenpeace, all of the Budweiser exported from the U.S. or manufactured outside of the U.S. does not contain genetically engineered rice, then Anheuser-Busch needs to state this publicly, and explain the double standard,” added Stabinsky.

Greenpeace informed Anheuser-Busch of the test results prior to their release and sought clear information from the company on the extent of contamination and its global policy on the use of GE ingredients. Anheuser-Busch responded that the rice is approved for use in the U.S. and is not used in brewing Budweiser destined for export. The full extent of the contamination remains unclear.

The rice strain in question, Bayer LL601 rice, was retroactively granted approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in an effort to reduce public concern and company liability, despite 15,000 public objections. The European Food Safety Authority, however, stated that there was insufficient data to make a finding of safety.  Greenpeace believes that U.S. consumers have a right to know if GE-contaminated rice is used to make Budweiser. Last Friday, the USDA released inconclusive results of a 14-month, 8,500 staff hour study into the contamination incident, providing little insight into how the contamination occurred, and showing no evidence that regulators or industry have any idea how to prevent future contamination scandals.

Anheuser-Busch is the largest single rice buyer in the US, buying six to ten percent of the annual U.S. rice crop, and is one of only a few beer producers that use rice as an ingredient. The brand is found in approximately 60 countries through a mix of exports and local brewing arrangements.


 :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on December 01, 2007, 11:42:24 PM
...see, they are the King. :crowngrin: Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 02, 2007, 09:36:16 AM
iski, I love it  Bro!!! :2vrolijk_21:
what a great way to get rid of all those green bottles that I dont use for homebrewing any more, I will have to be sneaky though, my ole lady will freak when she comes home to see I put up an artificial beer bottle tree  :o

I have considered doing a tree like this Eagle1 and so far the main thing preventing me has been the variety of house dogs that we have visiting from time to time. Our beagle likes to play & gets rambunctious with her guests, and the visions of me or my BSR sweeping up the inevitable piles of green glass are not exactly sugarplums a-dancing in my head.

Freakin' out the ole lady is good for them from time to time.  If you build one, post a pic.  Much respect for you homebrewers.  :2vrolijk_21:  I have a function to attend tomorrow night that will be at the home of an EXCELLENT homebrewer, & am really looking forward to trying what he has ready on hand.   :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on December 02, 2007, 09:40:36 AM
I have considered doing a tree like this Eagle1 and so far the main thing preventing me has been the variety of house dogs that we have visiting from time to time. Our beagle likes to play & gets rambunctious with her guests, and the visions of me or my BSR sweeping up the inevitable piles of green glass are not exactly sugarplums a-dancing in my head.

Freakin' out the ole lady is good for them from time to time.  If you build one, post a pic.  Much respect for you homebrewers.  :2vrolijk_21:  I have a function to attend tomorrow night that will be at the home of an EXCELLENT homebrewer, & am really looking forward to trying what he has ready on hand.   :huepfenjump3:

iski, I'm sure you snap your fingers and your BSR would jump right up to clean up the mess!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 02, 2007, 11:53:06 AM
I have considered doing a tree like this Eagle1 and so far the main thing preventing me has been the variety of house dogs that we have visiting from time to time. Our beagle likes to play & gets rambunctious with her guests, and the visions of me or my BSR sweeping up the inevitable piles of green glass are not exactly sugarplums a-dancing in my head.

Freakin' out the ole lady is good for them from time to time.  If you build one, post a pic.  Much respect for you homebrewers.  :2vrolijk_21:  I have a function to attend tomorrow night that will be at the home of an EXCELLENT homebrewer, & am really looking forward to trying what he has ready on hand.   :huepfenjump3:

oh man, I would not even consider it if I had pets around, luckily I have been allergic to fur all my life, and so far its been a good enough excuse to keep my wife and daughter at bay, but now they started talkin about some Hairless critters that are Hypoallergenic, got me real nervous but I played it cool and just laughed hysterically, when they continued to push the issue I threatened to feed it to my tank full of Red Bellies.  :o ;)

anyway, I went down and did a head count of Grolsch Bottles last night and found that I only have a couple of cases left, most of the flip top bottles that I use for brewing have been replaced with brown glass when it was proven that green glass can lead to a skunky off-flavor if exposed to to the ultraviolet. I can tell you that tree is comprised of at least 12 cases of Grolsch Bottles, and no doubt had to be a homebrewer with a large stock pile for his hobby :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on December 02, 2007, 12:19:00 PM
now they started talkin about some Hairless critters that are Hypoallergenic, got me real nervous
[/quote]Like Mr. Bigglesworth??   :nixweiss:

http://www.austinpowers.com/cgi-bin/drevil/photo.cgi?object=imgmrbigglesworthhairless
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 02, 2007, 07:26:37 PM
iski, I'm sure you snap your fingers and your BSR would jump right up to clean up the mess!

You betcha, Hogbreath.  All I have to do is snap one finger usually.  Multiple finger snaps & she's a regular dynamo.   :drink:  :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 02, 2007, 07:39:37 PM
oh man, I would not even consider it if I had pets around, luckily I have been allergic to fur all my life, and so far its been a good enough excuse to keep my wife and daughter at bay, but now they started talkin about some Hairless critters that are Hypoallergenic, got me real nervous but I played it cool and just laughed hysterically, when they continued to push the issue I threatened to feed it to my tank full of Red Bellies.  :o ;)

anyway, I went down and did a head count of Grolsch Bottles last night and found that I only have a couple of cases left, most of the flip top bottles that I use for brewing have been replaced with brown glass when it was proven that green glass can lead to a skunky off-flavor if exposed to to the ultraviolet. I can tell you that tree is comprised of at least 12 cases of Grolsch Bottles, and no doubt had to be a homebrewer with a large stock pile for his hobby :2vrolijk_21:

This got FNG to post an Austin Powers pic, so that in itself was more than worth the effort.  Your threat re:red bellies is graphic - cannot remember the cartoon animation that went around a while back of a fish that ate everything.....  :confused5:

Grolsch is one of my favorites.  Friends also use thoise bottles for the transport of a variety of spirits including whiskey & scotch.  They have many lives after they are emptied once.

I'm in the food biz - not beer unfortunately - you are right about the green glass & UV.  Brown is best for longer lived brews.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 02, 2007, 08:37:21 PM
now they started talkin about some Hairless critters that are Hypoallergenic, got me real nervous
Like Mr. Bigglesworth??   :nixweiss:

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=49698;image)

HA HA   :zroflmao: :zroflmao: :zroflmao:  yea, there you go, :2vrolijk_21:
even the dog looks pissed that they naired his a$$  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Chit, that  little runt would just be a snack for my babies, I would have to start breedin em to have enough for a meal for this lot

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9492.0;attach=20459;image)
Title: grain surgery
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 03, 2007, 11:54:18 PM
How much would you pay for the strongest brew in the world?

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/food/sfl-flcostbeerbrnov29,0,5291591.story (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/food/sfl-flcostbeerbrnov29,0,5291591.story)
Title: Re: grain surgery
Post by: Bdygrd4u on December 04, 2007, 11:53:41 AM
How much would you pay for the strongest brew in the world?

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/food/sfl-flcostbeerbrnov29,0,5291591.story (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/food/sfl-flcostbeerbrnov29,0,5291591.story)

Beer for the rich...who woulda thunk!!!!  :nixweiss: I prefer good old Budweiser  :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 04, 2007, 04:16:53 PM
S.O.S. !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 05, 2007, 12:37:15 PM
 :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 05, 2007, 06:41:14 PM
:'(
what's she wearing a black bar for?  :nixweiss: :-\ :-*  har!  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 05, 2007, 08:14:34 PM
Har!   
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 05, 2007, 09:25:31 PM
what's she wearing a black bar for?  :nixweiss: :-\ :-*  har!  :drink: spyder

 ;D

May be some kind of epidemic.

(http://www.urbanjunkie.co.uk/shopimages/products/extras/Black%20Bar%20glasses%20300.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 06, 2007, 10:13:09 AM
Gentlemen,
Let's remember the rules of posting to www.CVOHARLEY.com (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=2539.0) In particular....

Keep content family and work friendly no nudity should be posted, if posting a link to another site that has content not allowed here a warning should also be posted

Basically use common sense and be considerate courteous and respectful of other members


So we (Admin/Mods) will not have to do this..

Moderators may edit, move, or remove posts at their discretion

Remember we do have females, and young adult(s) (females) that we know of that are members, and who knows the age of our guests. Let's keep our attachments something to be proud of as a reflection of this site. Thanks.

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 06, 2007, 10:34:10 AM
Gentlemen,
Let's remember the rules of posting to www.CVOHARLEY.com (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=2539.0) In particular....

Keep content family and work friendly no nudity should be posted, if posting a link to another site that has content not allowed here a warning should also be posted

Basically use common sense and be considerate courteous and respectful of other members


So we (Admin/Mods) will not have to do this..

Moderators may edit, move, or remove posts at their discretion


Remember we do have females, and young adult(s) (females) that we know of that are members, and who knows the age of our guests. Let's keep our attachments something to be proud of as a reflection of this site. Thanks.

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Ride Safe,
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Ok, I pulled the last two post off. :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 06, 2007, 12:18:06 PM
(http://www.profilepants.com/pictures/pants/134470.jpg)

&

(http://www.yavor.biz/gallery/gallery1/9999963.jpg.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 06, 2007, 12:28:44 PM
"Mmmmm, beer.  The answer to and cause of all life's problems"

Homer Simpson.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 06, 2007, 01:11:47 PM
D'oh!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 06, 2007, 01:41:49 PM
D'oh!

D'oh!

drinking Beer is hard work
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 06, 2007, 01:45:49 PM
 :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 06, 2007, 09:57:44 PM
Gentlemen,
Let's remember the rules of posting to www.CVOHARLEY.com (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=2539.0) In particular....

Keep content family and work friendly no nudity should be posted, if posting a link to another site that has content not allowed here a warning should also be posted

Basically use common sense and be considerate courteous and respectful of other members


So we (Admin/Mods) will not have to do this..

Moderators may edit, move, or remove posts at their discretion

Remember we do have females, and young adult(s) (females) that we know of that are members, and who knows the age of our guests. Let's keep our attachments something to be proud of as a reflection of this site. Thanks.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
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 :fireman:


Ok, I pulled the last two post off. :confused5:

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/spank.gif)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on December 06, 2007, 10:27:14 PM
You poor misguided unfortunate soul, Life is way too short to drink swill

Remember when everyone drank Schlitz ? Where' is it now ?

Sooner or later Bud will join Schlitz in whatever beer graveyard it went to


B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 07, 2007, 07:13:57 AM
Remember when everyone drank Schlitz ? Where' is it now ?

Sooner or later Bud will join Schlitz in whatever beer graveyard it went to


B B

I thought Pabst would be there a few years ago  but it's making a comeback with the college crowd. 

I remember the ad, "11,000,000 times a day America reaches for a Schlitz!"  I'll bet it was really 550,000 people doing so 20 times a day....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on December 07, 2007, 09:51:33 AM
Remember when everyone drank Schlitz ? Where' is it now ?

Sooner or later Bud will join Schlitz in whatever beer graveyard it went to


B B


Spidy, It's an acquired taste and enjoyed when your tasteBUDs mature. :drink:  It is the King you know. :crowngrin:  Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on December 07, 2007, 09:57:01 AM
(http://www.profilepants.com/pictures/pants/134470.jpg)

&

(http://www.yavor.biz/gallery/gallery1/9999963.jpg.jpg)



I used to live in the burbs of Cleveland and opened the door to a snow bank like that few times. What a great use of a renewable resource! I hope Gore looks at this site.  :beerchug:  Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 10:16:04 AM
Remember when everyone drank Schlitz ? Where' is it now ?

Sooner or later Bud will join Schlitz in whatever beer graveyard it went to


B B

Some A/B products give me a headache - Bud & Bud Light mainly.  No idea why, but from experience they appear to be the culprit.

When I was in my teens the bootlegger had Jax, Falstaff, or Schlitz.  Quart bottles only - $.75 a piece & we usually bought 2.  No legal sales in that county then - now beer is sold in stores there. 

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 10:19:09 AM
I used to live in the burbs of Cleveland and opened the door to a snow bank like that few times. What a great use of a renewable resource! I hope Gore looks at this site.  :beerchug:  Doc

Ahhhh, Cleveland.  The pleasant ?? breeze blowing off Lake Erie while the river burns.......

Used  beer cool out the window of a condo in Colorado on ski trips like the above photo.  Snow is good for 2 things - cooling beer & winter sports like skiing.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 10:29:31 AM
Remember when everyone drank Schlitz ? Where' is it now ?

Sooner or later Bud will join Schlitz in whatever beer graveyard it went to


B B

Hey B B, its back.  They are brewing it again/still.  Not that its a good thing necessarily.

http://www.schlitzgusto.com
 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 10:32:06 AM
Here's the new bottle logo
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 07, 2007, 10:36:34 AM
Here's the new bottle logo
Roger, this picture looks like it has been doctored a little.  I don't recall Schlitz having that much color;

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=50126)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 10:39:31 AM
Roger, this picture looks like it has been doctored a little.  I don't recall Schlitz having that much color;

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=50126)

Noticed the same thing, Mrs. We, thanks to Rog's pic I did a little search & found this:

"The Schlitz brand name is owned by Pabst, and Schlitz beer is brewed for them on a contract basis by a Miller brewery. You can still often find the beer in places like Texas or the Milwaukee area, but it's nothing like the old Schlitz beer that was so popular until the 70s."

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Beer-2269/Schlitz-1.htm (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Beer-2269/Schlitz-1.htm)

It's not the same beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 10:40:38 AM
Roger, this picture looks like it has been doctored a little.  I don't recall Schlitz having that much color;

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=50126)

 :huepfenlol2: Artistic license of the new brewer I imagine.  Wikipedia says that the collapse of the company was because they tried to change to a heat fermentation process which failed to produce the quality they once had and a disastrous strike in the early 80's.

In 1976 it was the number 2 brewery in the USA.  My how the worm turns, here today/gone tomorrow. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 07, 2007, 10:45:07 AM
:huepfenlol2: Artistic license of the new brewer I imagine.  Wikipedia says that the collapse of the company was because they tried to change to a heat fermentation process which failed to produce the quality they once had and a disastrous strike in the early 80's.

In 1976 it was the number 2 brewery in the USA.  My how the worm turns, here today/gone tomorrow. :drink:
A good lesson for all businesses.  It can happen to the Best of em, if they are not careful. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 10:45:50 AM
Noticed the same thing, Mrs. We, thanks to Rog's pic I did a little search & found this:

"The Schlitz brand name is owned by Pabst, and Schlitz beer is brewed for them on a contract basis by a Miller brewery. You can still often find the beer in places like Texas or the Milwaukee area, but it's nothing like the old Schlitz beer that was so popular until the 70s."

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Beer-2269/Schlitz-1.htm (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Beer-2269/Schlitz-1.htm)

It's not the same beer.

I think that may be old info, the new site indicates they have started brewing with the old formula in 2007.  Hell I don't know, maybe it's like Candy says, colored water adn tastes like "animal beer" :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 10:52:44 AM
Here's a step back in time, recognize any of the actors in this Old Old Milwaukee ad?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=110040659636771477&q=log+rolling
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 10:54:40 AM
I think that may be old info, the new site indicates they have started brewing with the old formula in 2007.  Hell I don't know, maybe it's like Candy says, colored water adn tastes like "animal beer" :huepfenlol2:

Noticed the 2003 date on that link so searched some more & found this:

http://worldbeer.info/beer.php?beer=21 (http://worldbeer.info/beer.php?beer=21)

"Type of Beer- Pilsner.
Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, San Antonio, Texas.
They call it 'the beer that made Milwaukee famous.' But they claim to be from the heart of Texas. Whatever. It's a thinly flavored beer with a slightly different taste. It looks good but that's all sizzle and no steak. We give Schlitz a 2.0." 


Recall somebody telling me it's now brewed in San Antonio, at the old Pearl Brewery location.  Not sure on who bought Pearl?

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 10:57:37 AM
Here's a step back in time, recognize any of the actors in this Old Old Milwaukee ad?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=110040659636771477&q=log+rolling

Yeah, but can't think of their names....

We drank lots of Old Milwaukee - cheapest beer on the shelf then.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 07, 2007, 11:00:57 AM
Here's a step back in time, recognize any of the actors in this Old Old Milwaukee ad?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=110040659636771477&q=log+rolling
OK, I don't know - is that the Duke brothers?

But the Old Milwaukee ----- we used to buy it as boat beer in cans (when we had a boat.)  It was not very strong, seems that we would really feel the affects of alchohol when bobbin out in the ocean on a hot day, we used cans so no glass could get lost on the boat and come back to bite anyone and the price was sinfully cheap $6.00/24 pack at the PX.

Not good tasting, but it surprisingly refreshing there.  Would not drink the stuff on dry land.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 11:03:00 AM
I don't recall who bought Olympia Beer, I think it was Pabst back in the 90's.  My uncle worked there.

It was ok beer out here for years but they dicked it up and eventually Miller bought the brewery and closed it.

Consolidation isn't always good for the community.  It was a big employer back then.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 11:03:46 AM
OK, I don't know - is that the Duke brothers?

But the Old Milwaukee ----- we used to buy it as boat beer in cans (when we had a boat.)  It was not very strong, seems that we would really feel the affects of alchohol when bobbin out in the ocean on a hot day, we used cans so no glass could get lost on the boat and come back to bite anyone and the price was sinfully cheap $6.00/24 pack at the PX.

Not good tasting, but it surprisingly refreshing there.  Would not drink the stuff on dry land.



I think one may be, but the one I saw was Beaver's older brother.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on December 07, 2007, 11:04:54 AM

Easy guys!
First post on the beer thread.
Newbie here.


King of the older beers

Miller High Life!

The first beer I ever tasted! I think my father knew a few were disappearing from the fridge but never said anything.

 :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 07, 2007, 11:06:42 AM
I don't recall who bought Olympia Beer, I think it was Pabst back in the 90's.  My uncle worked there.

It was ok beer out here for years but they dicked it up and eventually Miller bought the brewery and closed it.

Consolidation isn't always good for the community.  It was a big employer back then.
Making the memory cells work out this morning - but then - it is Friday and Friday Beer Thread.  My Dad used to drink Olympia beer.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 11:07:08 AM
Easy guys!
First post on the beer thread.
Newbie here.


King of the older beers

Miller High Life!

The first beer I ever tasted! I think my father knew a few were disappearing from the fridge but never said anything.

 :) :) :) :) :) :)

Chip, I still buy it, it's one of the best buys in the market here.

If we're at the lake it doesn't much matter after the first couple anyway.  MGD is nearly twice as much as the old "champagne of beers" :2vrolijk_21: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 07, 2007, 11:07:47 AM
Wally (Tony Dow)?  Maybe.  And I think you're right about Tom Wopat (Duke Bro).  I'm not sure on either though...

Why'd the loser have to be named Jim?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 11:10:20 AM
Wally (Tony Dow)?  Maybe.  And I think you're right about Tom Wopat (Duke Bro).  I'm not sure on either though...

Why'd the loser have to be named Jim?

It was the 70's :huepfenlol2:  :beerchug:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 07, 2007, 11:14:43 AM
I remember riding around in my brother's '69 Cougar drinking Miller High Life!  I've got a buddy with a boat who loads it with 2 30packs of Genesee for a weekend of sailing.  He adds cans of Adirondack selzer in the cooler as a speed bump.

I was having a Corona with lime with him once and he accused me being a beer snob and challenged me to try a "Genny" with a lime.  There was almost NO discernible difference.  he pays about $12 for a 30pk and I was paying $12 for a 12pk. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 11:14:49 AM
Recall a friend going to work right out of High School at Miler Brewing in Ft. Worth, TX.  He got a case or 2 of Miller High Life a week.  New a brew master there in the early 90's - interesting operation.

Don't drink much Miller - it used to be owned by Phillip Morris.  Now Molson/Coors is buying it or merging with it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 11:17:01 AM
I remember riding around in my brother's '69 Cougar drinking Miller High Life!  I've got a buddy with a boat who loads it with 2 30packs of Genesee for a weekend of sailing.  He adds cans of Adirondack selzer in the cooler as a speed bump.

I was having a Corona with lime with him once and he accused me being a beer snob and challenged me to try a "Genny" with a lime.  There was almost NO discernible difference.  he pays about $12 for a 30pk and I was paying $12 for a 12pk. 

Not familiar with this stuff - Genesee.   What is is like?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 07, 2007, 11:22:04 AM
Drank plenty of Schlitz in High School 65-69.  Dad used to drink that and Falstaff down at our cabin (it was really a cabin...one of the green clapboard type, bunks on the screened porch, no A/C, cold water shower, and an outhouse) on the Warrior River.  He usually put salt in the Falstaff.

In college, people used to bootleg Coors in to campus for 2 bucks a 6 pack...we thought we were in high cotton getting Coors compared to the other cheap stuff around here.  It washed away the cotton mouth nicely though...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 07, 2007, 11:25:10 AM
Regional pilsner brewed in Rochester, NY.  They all taste alike to me (Bud, Genesee, Miller, Busch etc).  They've diversified some and do some contract brewing (Sam Adams).  Have you ever heard of JW Dundee Honey Brown?  That's brewed there also.  The parent Co. is now High Falls Brewing.  We have a member here who works for them (Beerman).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on December 07, 2007, 11:25:47 AM
 He usually put salt in the Falstaff.


Beer without salt.

Not here!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 07, 2007, 11:28:29 AM
Drank plenty of Schlitz in High School 65-69.  Dad used to drink that and Falstaff down at our cabin (it was really a cabin...one of the green clapboard type, bunks on the screened porch, no A/C, cold water shower, and an outhouse) on the Warrior River.  He usually put salt in the Falstaff.

In college, people used to bootleg Coors in to campus for 2 bucks a 6 pack...we thought we were in high cotton getting Coors compared to the other cheap stuff around here.  It washed away the cotton mouth nicely though...

Coors was the cult beer in Washington too, it wasn't sold here and guys would run it in from Idaho.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 11:33:39 AM
Regional pilsner brewed in Rochester, NY.  They all taste alike to me (Bud, Genesee, Miller, Busch etc).  They've diversified some and do some contract brewing (Sam Adams).  Have you ever heard of JW Dundee Honey Brown?  That's brewed there also.  The parent Co. is now High Falls Brewing.  We have a member here who works for them (Beerman).

I've seen it in liquor stores but never bought it.  Corona is considered among that type group in Mexico by many.  Hells bells, I'll drink most any beer but if I have a choice, I choose the stuff I like better since I do not drink as much beer as when I used to drink a lot of beer.   :)

Have seen that Honey Brown also. Any good?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 11:35:25 AM
Drank plenty of Schlitz in High School 65-69.  Dad used to drink that and Falstaff down at our cabin (it was really a cabin...one of the green clapboard type, bunks on the screened porch, no A/C, cold water shower, and an outhouse) on the Warrior River.  He usually put salt in the Falstaff.

In college, people used to bootleg Coors in to campus for 2 bucks a 6 pack...we thought we were in high cotton getting Coors compared to the other cheap stuff around here.  It washed away the cotton mouth nicely though...

We would buy Coorsfor 1.50 a 6 pack or so in New Mexico & then sell it for $10-12 a case when we got home.  Paid for gas on the trip - we rarely drank it though.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 07, 2007, 11:35:33 AM
How about , Heffenreffer: aka "the green death"   :nervous:
A fortified malt liquor made to make white boys puke.

I just finished off the last of my Sammy Oktobers, they were good.  

Had lotsa Guinness last night, they have a new gimmick.
The cans do not have a widget in them, they pour it into a glass then place it on a plate that buzzes or surges the beer ultrasonically and presto a damn near perfect Guinness pour, amazing and looks cool.

Enjoy

miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 07, 2007, 11:42:00 AM
I've seen it in liquor stores but never bought it.  Corona is considered among that type group in Mexico by many.  Hells bells, I'll drink most any beer but if I have a choice, I choose the stuff I like better since I do not drink as much beer as when I used to drink a lot of beer.   :)

Have seen that Honey Brown also. Any good?

Yeah, JW Dundee is promoting themselves as a microbrewed product.  It's good.  They have ampler packs also (IPA, Pils, Nut Brown etc).  It's all brewed by High Falls (Genesee)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 07, 2007, 11:45:50 AM
How about , Heffenreffer: aka "the green death"   :nervous:
A fortified malt liquor made to make white boys puke.

I just finished off the last of my Sammy Oktobers, they were good. 

Had lotsa Guinness last night, they have a new gimmick.
The cans do not have a widget in them, they pour it into a glass then place it on a plate that buzzes or surges the beer ultrasonically and presto a damn near perfect Guinness pour, amazing and looks cool.

Enjoy

miker

Hmmm, shakes the piss out of it then.  Always an improvement.......

Whats the point of the shaker unless you have one for home use?  The draft version in pubs has a gas mixing manifold that adds nitrogen to the pour.  No need for it there.  The widget has compressed nitrogen in it which releases when the can is opened (drop in pressure).  Boddington has the same thing.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 11:56:37 AM
How about , Heffenreffer: aka "the green death"   :nervous:
A fortified malt liquor made to make white boys puke.

I just finished off the last of my Sammy Oktobers, they were good. 

Had lotsa Guinness last night, they have a new gimmick.
The cans do not have a widget in them, they pour it into a glass then place it on a plate that buzzes or surges the beer ultrasonically and presto a damn near perfect Guinness pour, amazing and looks cool.

Enjoy

miker

Never tried that one.  Malt liquors - long ago & far away.

Heard about that Guinness plate deal but have not seen it yet.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 11:58:20 AM
Yeah, JW Dundee is promoting themselves as a microbrewed product.  It's good.  They have ampler packs also (IPA, Pils, Nut Brown etc).  It's all brewed by High Falls (Genesee)


I'm from an area with a lot of Czechs, so Pilsners are usually ok by me.  Will try one of those samplers over the season.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Break-In on December 07, 2007, 12:13:52 PM
I like red hook, and fosters :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 07, 2007, 12:18:44 PM

I'm from an area with a lot of Czechs, so Pilsners are usually ok by me.  Will try one of those samplers over the season.

Yeah, go ahead, Czech it out......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 07, 2007, 12:21:51 PM
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale....mmmm.  With  #1 Padron 1926 anny maduro and hammock...
Thats it, I am leaving work early and stopping in at the packy on my way home.


Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 07, 2007, 01:36:59 PM
Some A/B products give me a headache - Bud & Bud Light mainly.  No idea why, but from experience they appear to be the culprit.


It's the rice!!! the alcohol produced from fermentation of the rice is not the same as Barley, its like drinking Isopropyl :puke: :puke:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 01:50:28 PM
Yeah, go ahead, Czech it out......

 ;D ;D   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2007, 01:51:39 PM
It's the rice!!! the alcohol produced from fermentation of the rice is not the same as Barley, its like drinking Isopropyl :puke: :puke:

 :o :o 

Thankfully, I have PLENTY of antidotes.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Black_Dog on December 07, 2007, 09:24:19 PM
Only two kinds of beer .........cold and warm and I like them both.

Black Dog :pumpkin:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 07, 2007, 10:29:28 PM
Only two kinds of beer .........cold and warm and I like them both.

Black Dog :pumpkin:

The third and best is cold, free beer.

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 07, 2007, 11:57:31 PM
I just picked up a sixer of Three Floyds BEHEMOTH Barley Wine (http://www.threefloydspub.com/BE.html). Absolutely one of the best Barley Wines I have ever had, at 10.5% it's not a guzzlin brew, but more of a fine sippin night cap, and at $15 a bottle you wont be poundin em too quick. Barley wines are a real tough beer to produce. Its a hard beer to balance, the excessive amount of barley used to get the alcohol levels up in the double digits usually makes for a sweet finish to the beer, so the trick is to balance it with just the right amount of bittering hops to counteract but not overpower the sweetness. When done right, you know it after just one sip. IMO Three Floyds BEHEMOTH is the Benchmark for which all other Barley Wines should be judged against.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 08, 2007, 07:20:21 AM
WOW!  $90 a six pack?  You really do like it.  I'd try one at $15.  Beer is the new wine.  Producing high end products in small craft batches and I'm a fan!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 08, 2007, 11:38:59 AM
WOW!  $90 a six pack?  You really do like it.  I'd try one at $15.  Beer is the new wine.  Producing high end products in small craft batches and I'm a fan!

Yup jgeorge, its a beautiful thing, read up a bit on page 8 (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.msg204889;topicseen#msg204889) I talk about their DarkLord Russian Imperial Stout, rated the #3 beer in the world, the chit was goin for $60 a bottle on e-bay.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2007, 01:57:02 PM
I just picked up a sixer of Three Floyds BEHEMOTH Barley Wine (http://www.threefloydspub.com/BE.html). Absolutely one of the best Barley Wines I have ever had, at 10.5% it's not a guzzlin brew, but more of a fine sippin night cap, and at $15 a bottle you wont be poundin em too quick. Barley wines are a real tough beer to produce. Its a hard beer to balance, the excessive amount of barley used to get the alcohol levels up in the double digits usually makes for a sweet finish to the beer, so the trick is to balance it with just the right amount of bittering hops to counteract but not overpower the sweetness. When done right, you know it after just one sip. IMO Three Floyds BEHEMOTH is the Benchmark for which all other Barley Wines should be judged against.

Will look for this one, since you rate it so highly.  Love those craft brews when they are well done.

Had some of this at a party last night:

(http://www.wellfed.net/media/sierranevadacelebration-glass.jpg)

very, very good & will be stocking up on this one.


:drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 08, 2007, 06:15:12 PM
I just picked up a sixer of Three Floyds BEHEMOTH Barley Wine (http://www.threefloydspub.com/BE.html). Absolutely one of the best Barley Wines I have ever had, at 10.5% it's not a guzzlin brew, but more of a fine sippin night cap, and at $15 a bottle you wont be poundin em too quick. Barley wines are a real tough beer to produce. Its a hard beer to balance, the excessive amount of barley used to get the alcohol levels up in the double digits usually makes for a sweet finish to the beer, so the trick is to balance it with just the right amount of bittering hops to counteract but not overpower the sweetness. When done right, you know it after just one sip. IMO Three Floyds BEHEMOTH is the Benchmark for which all other Barley Wines should be judged against.

Woo woo! I am in!


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 12, 2007, 04:24:28 PM
wish me luck guys, i dropped off my entry today at the sam adams brewery for a new england regional contest. winner's brew will be mass produced and on tap at gillette stadium ( home of my undefeated patriots ) for next season
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 12, 2007, 04:31:12 PM
wish me luck guys, i dropped off my entry today at the sam adams brewery for a new england regional contest. winner's brew will be mass produced and on tap at gillette stadium ( home of my undefeated patriots ) for next season

Good luck to you Naitram!

I'm having a Full Sail IPA at the Moment. Local boys out of Oregon I believe. Has a little citrus kick to it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 12, 2007, 04:32:00 PM
wish me luck guys, i dropped off my entry today at the sam adams brewery for a new england regional contest. winner's brew will be mass produced and on tap at gillette stadium ( home of my undefeated patriots ) for next season
Good luck. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on December 12, 2007, 04:33:35 PM
wish me luck guys, i dropped off my entry today at the sam adams brewery for a new england regional contest. winner's brew will be mass produced and on tap at gillette stadium ( home of my undefeated patriots ) for next season
Good luck, is there a free trial for CVOHARLEY members?  :nixweiss: Ever been to the Walden Woods benefit they used to do (still may) at Foxboro? They used to bring in several different bands and OH BOY whatta party!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 12, 2007, 04:42:35 PM
samples were had by those who atteneded this falls ride w/ the naitrams
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on December 12, 2007, 04:48:56 PM
samples were had by those who atteneded this falls ride w/ the naitrams
Sorry I missed it!  :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 12, 2007, 04:50:40 PM
samples were had by those who atteneded this falls ride w/ the naitrams
How much advance notice is needed to brew another batch like that?

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 12, 2007, 04:54:09 PM
about 2 months
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 12, 2007, 04:57:49 PM
Kewl. I Just wanted to know how much advance notice you need before I head north. ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 12, 2007, 08:44:28 PM
wish me luck guys, i dropped off my entry today at the sam adams brewery for a new england regional contest. winner's brew will be mass produced and on tap at gillette stadium ( home of my undefeated patriots ) for next season

Best of luck & hope yours is chosen! 

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 12, 2007, 09:59:14 PM
wish me luck guys, i dropped off my entry today at the sam adams brewery for a new england regional contest. winner's brew will be mass produced and on tap at gillette stadium ( home of my undefeated patriots ) for next season

Neil, Good luck thy fellow Home Brewer!!!!!!!!!!!!  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: lilbear on December 12, 2007, 10:20:36 PM
wish me luck guys, i dropped off my entry today at the sam adams brewery for a new england regional contest. winner's brew will be mass produced and on tap at gillette stadium ( home of my undefeated patriots ) for next season

Best of luck Neal!  Sure hope you win!  For those of us that haven't had the opportunity to sample your creations, could you please describe your brew's nuances?  Looking forward to sampling it someday!  Who knows, Sam Adams may like it so much, they'll start bottling it and we'll see it on every store shelf!  Wouldn't that be awesome.  Glad you entered and again, good luck!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 13, 2007, 07:42:00 AM
Good luck.  I'm a home brewer too!  I have a knock off of Sam Adams Boston Lager that's dead on.  Let me know if you'd like a copy......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 13, 2007, 07:46:37 AM
Good luck.

I like beer........alot.

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 13, 2007, 07:57:34 AM
Good luck Neal.  It is always great to have a celebrity in any group you belong to.

 :cherry:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 13, 2007, 07:59:51 AM
Good luck.

I like beer........alot.

Miker

I'm with you there bro....  Not enough to drill drain holes in my left saddle bag though....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 13, 2007, 08:04:42 AM
I'm with you there bro....  Not enough to drill drain holes in my left saddle bag though....

Ifin you drink em quick enough you don't even need the ice.
The HD saddlebag cooler is actually pretty decent, coming from HD that is.

After the rack of frosties is put in, ther is just enough room for a small bag of ice.
After the beer stop, I pour out the water and go.

Mike

Did I sat that I like beer......Alot.  I mean a wicked lot.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 13, 2007, 09:00:00 AM
wish me luck guys, i dropped off my entry today at the sam adams brewery for a new england regional contest. winner's brew will be mass produced and on tap at gillette stadium ( home of my undefeated patriots ) for next season

Wow, that's cool, what type of beer did you enter? I have won some local contest, but never got anything in a major compentition.

Good Luck!! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 13, 2007, 09:34:31 AM
i have enterd as an American Amber Ale, this is sometimes called a Red Ale

i use alot of hops but not so much that its overwhelming.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on December 13, 2007, 09:49:25 AM
i have enterd as an American Amber Ale, this is sometimes called a Red Ale

i use alot of hops but not so much that its overwhelming.



And that chit's DELICIOUS!!! It'll be nice drinking your "Award Winning" brew next season! Good luck Neal!!! :2vrolijk_21: :beerchug: :givemebeer: ;D

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: JesterDecor on December 13, 2007, 09:49:49 AM
Fingers crossed and wishful thoughts for a win naitram!!  :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 13, 2007, 09:58:17 AM
I like hops, I made a lot of IPA. I was experementing once and made a whisky barrel stout. In the old days they would ferment in any good container they could find. Some used old whisky barrels, the stout would pick up some of the oak and a slight whisky taste from the barrel. I made 5 gal, added some sterilized oak chips to the fermenter, and a cup of good whisky just before bottling. It came out really well if I do say so my self.
Title: Hop shortage
Post by: naitram on December 13, 2007, 10:41:37 AM
just got this in an e-mail newsletter

World-Wide Hop Shortage
 
Attention Home-Brewers:
 
Hops are in short supply.
 
Prices have Doubled! :(
 
Availability of certain types of hops is extremely limited.
 
We are working to secure as much of this essential ingredient as possible. Please bear with us during this shortage.
 
There are many factors contributing to this shortage, and the resulating price increases:
Poor Crop Yield
Less Acreage devoted to hops
Increased Craft Brew Sales and Hop Usage
2 Major Hop Warehouse Fires
Weak US Dollar
What to expect:

Decreased availability
Price Increase (listed below)
Some varieties will be unavailable until at least December 2008.
Substitutions may be necessary.
Possible Purchasing Quantity Restrictions.
New Hop Prices are as follows:

Hop Pellets (1 oz.) = $3.25
Hop Pellets (16 oz.) = $40.00
Hop Leaf (1 oz.) = $3.95
Hop Leaf (16 oz.) = $45.00
Hop Plugs (1 oz.) = $4.95
What can I do during this shortage?

Please do not stock-pile hops.
Try to assess your specific hop needs.
Be flexible with the type of hops (pellets/plugs/leaf)
Be flexible with hop variety choices.
Contact us ASAP if you need a specific variety of hop.
Try some NEW Varieties of hops (coming soon!)
Grow your own hops (available this spring).
Relax, Don't Worry, Have a Home-Brew.
Thank you for your patience during this shortage.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 13, 2007, 10:44:05 AM
Does that mean we will be seeing a price increase in beer (at store's) as well, or is that just a home brew thing?

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 13, 2007, 10:44:54 AM
might see an increase on micro brews, doubt it will effect a big volume beer
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on December 13, 2007, 11:58:45 AM
Good luck.  I'm a home brewer too!  I have a knock off of Sam Adams Boston Lager that's dead on.  Let me know if you'd like a copy......
Shipping available down the thruway?  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Hop shortage
Post by: iski on December 13, 2007, 12:00:48 PM
just got this in an e-mail newsletter

Grow your own hops (available this spring).




Neal,

Do you (or anyone else here) know if hops are difficult to grow?

Climate a factor, I suppose? 

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on December 13, 2007, 12:15:56 PM
I started with Miller Lite, switched to Saranac (had alot of great flavors, including their version of a Belgian white ale). After sampling the Belgian White ale, I fell in heavy like...so I tried alot of other brands that made a version of it regularly, such as Spanish Peaks. I finally decided to get a kegerator, and have switched between Dominion Ale & Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Since i got a Dui in November (going to court next Thursday) I have been laying low, tail tucked between my legs...I'll take any prayers for a good outcome!  :(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 13, 2007, 01:57:03 PM
might see an increase on micro brews, doubt it will effect a big volume beer

Yea, despite what they say in their commercials, the big brewers don't use much hops in their beer, and from the taste their not that good either!!!!
Title: Re: Hop shortage
Post by: Talon on December 13, 2007, 02:01:41 PM
Neal,

Do you (or anyone else here) know if hops are difficult to grow?

Climate a factor, I suppose? 



Hops grow like weeds, I have several friends here in Colorado that grow them. just need a long trellis for them to grow on, they grow up to around 15'. Cut them back each fall and cover the cut off shoots with mulch.

Looked up a site on growing hops. The problem is getting variety, many beers use several types of hops. You can grow the hops you use the most, maybe trade with other people in your area growing different types, that's what my friends do.

http://www.freshops.com/garden.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 13, 2007, 03:10:53 PM
I started with Miller Lite, switched to Saranac (had alot of great flavors, including their version of a Belgian white ale). After sampling the Belgian White ale, I fell in heavy like...so I tried alot of other brands that made a version of it regularly, such as Spanish Peaks. I finally decided to get a kegerator, and have switched between Dominion Ale & Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Since i got a Dui in November (going to court next Thursday) I have been laying low, tail tucked between my legs...I'll take any prayers for a good outcome!  :(
I am never going to tell you that I do not drink.  I do not drink and drive. I make sure before I get into the hops, that there is enough to last the evening, then I don't leave home.  Maybe it is bit antisocial, but it is a lot safer. 

Lots of luck in your court case.  Seems to me with what I've seen, the cost of the lawyer somewhat conincides with the outcome of the case.   
Title: Re: Hop shortage
Post by: naitram on December 13, 2007, 04:54:36 PM
Neal,

Do you (or anyone else here) know if hops are difficult to grow?

Climate a factor, I suppose? 



not sure, but might have to give it a try
Title: Re: Hop shortage
Post by: Talon on December 13, 2007, 05:07:14 PM
not sure, but might have to give it a try
Many of your local brew shops, or good plant nurseries should be able to get you plants, they usually come bare root. You won't get much the first year.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 13, 2007, 08:24:05 PM
Good luck.  I'm a home brewer too!  I have a knock off of Sam Adams Boston Lager that's dead on.  Let me know if you'd like a copy......

extract or All grain?

Boston Beer uses a decoction mash to get the extra malt flavor they are famous for, but a two step infusion works fine for me. The key to sucess of the beer is the strict use of only 100% Noble Hops.

10 gal batch

18-lbs pale two row malt
1-lbs 60l crystal
1/2-lbs vienna malt
1/2-lbs munich malt
1/2-lbs cara-pils malt

mash for 30 min @ 122 deg. (protein rest)
mash for 60 min @ 155 deg. (saccharification)

Bittering hops
2 oz leaf Tettnanger (4.5 % alpha) for 60 min boil

Flavor hops
1 oz leaf Hallertau Mittelfrüh for 30 min boil
1 oz leaf Hallertau Mittelfrüh for 15 min boil

2 Tsp. Irish moss for last 15 min boil

Aroma hops
1 oz leaf Tettnanger for  last 2 min of boil

Wyeast # 2206 Bavarian Lager yeast

Dry hop in secondary, 1/4 oz. Hallertau Mittelfrüh/5 gal 








Title: Re: Hop shortage
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 13, 2007, 08:35:32 PM
Hops grow like weeds, I have several friends here in Colorado that grow them. just need a long trellis for them to grow on, they grow up to around 15'. Cut them back each fall and cover the cut off shoots with mulch.

Looked up a site on growing hops. The problem is getting variety, many beers use several types of hops. You can grow the hops you use the most, maybe trade with other people in your area growing different types, that's what my friends do.

http://www.freshops.com/garden.html

My sentiments exactly, a lot of work and your crop comes in all at once like tomatoes, so you need to pick, package and seal them to stay fresh for future use. Even with the inflated prices, Its still not worth the effort for me.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 14, 2007, 08:25:15 AM
Thanks for the info on hops Talon & Eagle.

Reminds me somewhat of Italian restaurant owners that choose grow their own herbs or tomatoes, etc..  Lots of trouble, but you know what you are getting.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 14, 2007, 08:27:40 AM
I started with Miller Lite, switched to Saranac (had alot of great flavors, including their version of a Belgian white ale). After sampling the Belgian White ale, I fell in heavy like...so I tried alot of other brands that made a version of it regularly, such as Spanish Peaks. I finally decided to get a kegerator, and have switched between Dominion Ale & Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Since i got a Dui in November (going to court next Thursday) I have been laying low, tail tucked between my legs...I'll take any prayers for a good outcome!  :(

Will offer up a prayer for your outcome in that case. 

Several friends/family have been through that ordeal - generally not described as pleasant. Laying low is a good strategy, considering.

Title: Re: Hop shortage
Post by: Talon on December 14, 2007, 02:31:22 PM
My sentiments exactly, a lot of work and your crop comes in all at once like tomatoes, so you need to pick, package and seal them to stay fresh for future use. Even with the inflated prices, Its still not worth the effort for me.


I talked to one of my friends last night, he said that his Mt. Hood hops had a few buds the second year, but really took three years to get a half decent crop. He uses his wife's food vacuum sealer to package them after they dry, gets almost all the air out.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 14, 2007, 02:37:20 PM
I always wondered who they brewed Bud Light for... weasels!!! :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 14, 2007, 02:49:45 PM
The beer squirrels are worried about those weasels:

(http://www.ahajokes.com/cartoon/beers.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: JesterDecor on December 14, 2007, 02:55:49 PM
The beer squirrels are worried about those weasels:

(http://www.ahajokes.com/cartoon/beers.jpg)



I TOTALLY want a beer squirrel for Christmas!! Ken?? You paying attention??  :drink: :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 14, 2007, 03:02:27 PM

(http://www.maniacworld.com/squirrel-vs-penguin.jpg)



Squirrel vs Penguin (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.maniacworld.com/squirrel-vs-penguin.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.maniacworld.com/squirrel-vs-penguin.htm&h=305&w=275&sz=27&hl=en&start=15&um=1&tbnid=fYnuDkgTxV0fyM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=105&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsquirrel%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN)
Worth a click.  Kinda weird, not sure why its a squirrel vs a penguin though.  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: JesterDecor on December 14, 2007, 03:24:55 PM
I don't know why either but that is hysterical!!  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 14, 2007, 03:52:40 PM
10 reasons to drink beer

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w181/sudzey/5062666b74560145d096c0f063dc3aad.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 14, 2007, 04:29:00 PM
(http://www.maniacworld.com/squirrel-vs-penguin.jpg)



Squirrel vs Penguin (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.maniacworld.com/squirrel-vs-penguin.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.maniacworld.com/squirrel-vs-penguin.htm&h=305&w=275&sz=27&hl=en&start=15&um=1&tbnid=fYnuDkgTxV0fyM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=105&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsquirrel%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DN)
Worth a click.  Kinda weird, not sure why its a squirrel vs a penguin though.  ;D

More than weird...but it's a hoot!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 14, 2007, 04:34:32 PM

The Value of a Drink

"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink
I feel shame. Then I look into the glass and think
about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes
and dreams . If I didn't drink this wine, they might be out
of work and their dreams would be shattered.
Then I say to myself, "It is better that I drink this wine and let their
dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver."
~ Jack Handy

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell
happened to your bra and panties.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they
wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're
going to feel all day. "
~Frank Sinatra

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are
tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading."
~ Henny Youngman

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are
laughing WITH you.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not."
~ Stephen Wright

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk,
we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.
When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So, let's all
get drunk and go to heaven!"
~ Brian O'Rourke

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause pregnancy.

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"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
~ Benjamin Franklin

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a
retard.

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"Without question, the greatest invention in the
history of mankind is beer . Oh, I grant you that the
wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does
not go nearly as well with pizza."
~ Dave Barry

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over
and over again that you love them.

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To some it's a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group. Salvation in a can!
~ Dave Howell

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically
converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.

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And saving t he best for last, as explained by Cliff Clavin, of Cheers.
One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the Buffalo Theory to
his buddy Norm.
Here's how it went:

"Well ya see, Norm, it's like this. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast
as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and
weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is
good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the
whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.
In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the
slowest b rain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain
cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first.
In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells,
making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always
feel smarter after a few beers."

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering
when you are not
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 14, 2007, 04:40:18 PM
The Value of a Drink

...
WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over
and over again that you love them.

...


I just want to say to every member of this great site, this Friday afternoon.......................

I love you.  Every One.
 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on December 14, 2007, 04:42:33 PM
I just want to say to every member of this great site, this Friday afternoon.......................

I love you.  Every One.
 ;)

YOU STILL AIN'T GETTING MY BUDLIGHT.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 14, 2007, 04:43:50 PM
I just want to say to every member of this great site, this Friday afternoon.......................

I love you.  Every One.
 ;)

 :drink: :drink: :2vrolijk_21: :smitten:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 14, 2007, 05:10:40 PM
Man, you guys/gals know a lot about beer and making it......I know I really, really enjoy it.  And keep the Friday Beer Thread going........it's almost like stopping by a neighborhood bar on the way.  :drink: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BAKRDS on December 14, 2007, 07:08:18 PM
Always figured the best beer was the one in my hand.That was before I tried Moose Drool in Montana this summer.Sorry if thats your drink of choice,but that stuff is BAD. ( I,m to old to mean bad is really good )
Title: Re: Hop shortage
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 14, 2007, 10:20:43 PM
I talked to one of my friends last night, he said that his Mt. Hood hops had a few buds the second year, but really took three years to get a half decent crop. He uses his wife's food vacuum sealer to package them after they dry, gets almost all the air out.

The hop is part of the family Cannabaceae, which also includes the genus cannabis  ::)  Dried female buds have a high methylbutenol content, which has a mild sedative effect on the central nervous system, so Relax don't worry and Have a hoppy Homebrew  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Once the vines are about 12” long, you’ll need to train them clockwise up a twine about 12-18 feet high. The twine is staked to the ground and the upper end is attached to trellis which can be supported in a variety of methods - poles, the side of your house etc. Remember that the vine part of the plant dies each year and will need to be removed before you plan on training them on a permanent structure like a chain link fence. Vines should be planted 3-4 feet apart. Harvest your hop cones when they change from a leathery feel to a papery feel. Dry them thoroughly before use and storage. Dry them in a thin layer on a screen in a warm, breeze-free space, or use a food dehydrator. They are dry when the strig (the stem inside the cone) snaps when bent.

For optimum preservation of hops valued qualities, they should be stored as cold as possible (30 to -5 degrees F, or -1 to -21 degrees C) and away from air. processing hops into bales, pellets, and plugs helps protect all but the surface layers from air, unfortunately it also alters the volatile hop compounds in many ways, but it is often done to extend shelf life. The compression causes the lupulin glands to burst, which increases the loss of the volatile hop aromatic compounds and also accelerates alpha acid oxidation. When they are fresh and whole, they beat all other forms in delivering the original hop compounds to the beer. If you keg your beer or otherwise have carbon dioxide or nitrogen available, you can flush mason jars with the gas, put the hops in whole, and then add a layer of gas and reseal the jars. old lessons requite  ;) :P




Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 15, 2007, 12:20:22 PM
Here's one my brother sent me yesterday.  :D

http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=tZmDWltBziM
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 15, 2007, 07:28:07 PM
I like JW Dundee's Honey Brown Ale I bought (among others) for the beer fest this past weekend. Discovered one thing for sure in working my way through 21 different kinds -  - - I like sweet beer. Had Some Coronado Brewing Company Orange Ave Ale with my sprouts and avacado for lunch. WFP's been there, guess it was all he got to see when he was out this way. Anyway it's like Orangeboom.  :)

I know this is a very old quote but I had to reply. I bought a 24 pack of JW Dundee's sampler from Sam's club about a month ago and enjoyed all of the different brews offered in the box. One of my favorites (I think) was the India Pale Ale. The American Pale Ale and Pale Bock were good as well. Honey Brown was nice too.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 17, 2007, 10:06:51 AM
i'm officially entered.....

Quote
Dear Fellow Homebrew Enthusiast,

Thank you for entering the 2007 Samuel Adams® Patriot Homebrew Contest™.  Your entry has been received by the drop location.   Please see below for details:

Your Entry #13842
Category: American Ale (10)
Subcategory: American Amber Ale (b)
Entry Status: Received
Comments: Valid


As a fellow homebrewers, we understand the amount of care and creativity that is put into each and every batch of your beer.  Please know that your entry will be handled (and tasted) with the same quality of care. 

If after reading the entire rules and regulations packet, you still have questions about the competition, please email:

patriothomebrew@bostonbeer.com

Cheers!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 17, 2007, 10:38:26 AM
i'm officially entered.....


Great!  Would love to try your brew someday. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 17, 2007, 12:22:45 PM
Great!  Would love to try your brew someday. 

You might just get to, at Fenway next year.  That would ROCK!

I love the comments section, "VALID"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 17, 2007, 01:17:17 PM
You might just get to, at Fenway  next year.  That would ROCK!

I love the comments section, "VALID"

Gillette not fenway, VALID is good, if you dont follow the submission rules you will get DQ'd
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 17, 2007, 01:30:27 PM
Gilettes even better, nearly three times the people.  I had some valid beer yesterday.... very good1
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 25, 2007, 12:35:16 PM
Picked up some Hobgoblin Strong Dark Ale (http://www.eurobrews.com/hobpage/hobpage.htm) yesterday at the healthy grocery store.  Yes, the picture and the tin that held bottle and a glass is what sold us.  Will tell you later how we like it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 25, 2007, 12:47:05 PM
Picked up some Hobgoblin Strong Dark Ale (http://www.eurobrews.com/hobpage/hobpage.htm) yesterday at the healthy grocery store.  Yes, the picture and the tin that held bottle and a glass is what sold us.  Will tell you later how we like it.

You should Love it, its a rich malty flavor with nutty overtones!!!   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
I got a four pack of cans a while back and was very sad after I sucked em back so quick
Very Very Good Beer  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 26, 2007, 08:52:00 AM
Saw that Hobgoblin in Ye Olde Liquor Store last visit & considered a purchase.  Will have to give it a try - interested in Mrs. We's report on that dark ale.


Appears to be a Sierra Nevada week mostly after depleting the Black & Tan supplies - on the way to the Keys after a shortened work week.  Seem to recall some Keys beers that may need another try....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 26, 2007, 08:58:26 AM
I had a bunch of Guinness ($7.99 a 12 for bottles after rebate) and Grolsch that I took to my brother's for black and tans.  Had 2 18pks of European Pilsners from BJ's for out GTG Christmas Eve.  It has Pilsner Urquell (Chzech), Pironi (Italian). and a Polish Pils (name escape me, you understand...).  ALL were fantastic!

I like darker malty beers with lots of hops.  I'll be looking for the Hog Goblin....

As for Key West?  Try them ALL!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 26, 2007, 09:00:55 AM
Try them all in Key West  Best advice I have gotten, so of course I will take, Jgeorge.  :2vrolijk_21:

Love that Pilsner Urqueull & Peroni is very good as well.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 26, 2007, 08:32:41 PM
I tried Chimay red cap today, brewed by Trappist monks.  Spectacular.  I mean it!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 26, 2007, 09:02:39 PM
I tried Chimay red cap today, brewed by Trappist monks.  Spectacular.  I mean it!

Like a holy experience? 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 27, 2007, 09:02:54 AM
Is that the stuff thats sold by the individual bottle with a champagne cork and wire top?  I've had it. 

What's simply amazing to me is that the beers discussed here are VERY hard to find.  There is a local chain near me called Consumer's Beverage which is, simply put, a true man's beer store.  Sure, they sell Coors Light but they also sell EVERYTHING else.  They even have beer on tap. You bring your own growlers in to be filled and take them home.  I feel bad for the rest of the folks that can't find GOOD beer anywhere.  Eagle1 and Naitram have the right idea, make it yourself!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 27, 2007, 10:53:19 AM
Is that the stuff thats sold by the individual bottle with a champagne cork and wire top?  I've had it. 

What's simply amazing to me is that the beers discussed here are VERY hard to find.  There is a local chain near me called Consumer's Beverage which is, simply put, a true man's beer store.  Sure, they sell Coors Light but they also sell EVERYTHING else.  They even have beer on tap. You bring your own growlers in to be filled and take them home.  I feel bad for the rest of the folks that can't find GOOD beer anywhere.  Eagle1 and Naitram have the right idea, make it yourself!

Nope.  It is a little brown bottle with a red cap and I think if I had the time I could have had a holy seeing happen.
That is one topic on beer tasting you don't often hear about....The buzz baby!

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 27, 2007, 10:58:07 AM
I had a chocolate stout from my neighbor saturday.  It kicked my ass before I finished it.  I looked at the label before it was gone.  11.5% alcohol by volume!  WOW!  no wonder.  3 times the beer, 10 times the flavor!  I wish I could remember the brand.  He gets beer from his boss for Christmas.  He only drinks Coors Light so he gives them to me.  I LOVE his boss and I have never met him!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: youker on December 27, 2007, 12:52:30 PM
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/chimay-rouge-red/51/

Here is the link to Chimay Rouge. This is a very good beer. The bigger bottle does look like a champagne bottle. Notice that they use French barley from Champagne. This is the true champagne of beers.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on December 27, 2007, 01:04:06 PM
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/chimay-rouge-red/51/

Here is the link to Chimay Rouge. This is a very good beer. The bigger bottle does look like a champagne bottle. Notice that they use French barley from Champagne. This is the true champagne of beers.

Great beer! And you get hammered on that chit too! :o

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 27, 2007, 01:07:43 PM
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/chimay-rouge-red/51/

Here is the link to Chimay Rouge. This is a very good beer. The bigger bottle does look like a champagne bottle. Notice that they use French barley from Champagne. This is the true champagne of beers.
that moniker goes to the 'high life' MILLER.  :drink: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 27, 2007, 01:27:45 PM

What's simply amazing to me is that the beers discussed here are VERY hard to find.  (not me)

Eagle1 and Naitram have the right idea, make it yourself!  (its the only answer)


I had a chocolate stout from my neighbor saturday.  It kicked my ass before I finished it.  I looked at the label before it was gone.  11.5% alcohol by volume!  WOW!  no wonder.  3 times the beer, 10 times the flavor!  I wish I could remember the brand.  He gets beer from his boss for Christmas.  He only drinks Coors Light  so he gives them to me.  I LOVE his boss and I have never met him!

jgeorge102,

This is all the consumers fault, the distributors give the retailers what sells, and the fact is you can buy crap beer, wine and liquor just about anywhere these days, this has dimminished many exclusive "Liquor Stores", and even the ones that still do exist, stopped carrying the better stuff, to compete with walgreens.
Unfortunately mainstream beer drinkers like your buddy have been brainwashed by the big breweries to believe that Bud lite and Coors lite is actually Beer (http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/roflblack.gif)



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 27, 2007, 11:28:29 PM
He's aware that it's carbonated water.  Just what he prefers.  At 60 years old, he's unlikely to change.  I looked for the Chimay red cap today at my beer store and they only had the Chimay 20 oz cork bottles of trapist monk ales (3 different kinds).  I picked up a local IPA instead and it's very good.  Cheers!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Black_Dog on December 27, 2007, 11:41:56 PM
I like both kinds of beer, warm and cold.

Black Dog :pumpkin:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 28, 2007, 07:20:47 AM

jgeorge102,

This is all the consumers fault, the distributors give the retailers what sells, and the fact is you can buy crap beer, wine and liquor just about anywhere these days, this has dimminished many exclusive "Liquor Stores", and even the ones that still do exist, stopped carrying the better stuff, to compete with walgreens.
Unfortunately mainstream beer drinkers like your buddy have been brainwashed by the big breweries to believe that Bud lite and Coors lite is actually Beer (http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/roflblack.gif)

One of the biker bars we frequent sells mostly Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite, & Corona.  I drink Yuengling there, which they capitalistically stock for me & a few others.  80% + of their sales are in the other 4, mostly the first 3.  Consumer demands being what they are, some stores/bars just ignore the fractions of the remaining 20% & figure they will settle for cleverly marketing mildly flavored carbonated water. 

Brewing my own is a consideration but since I travel frequently, the timing factor could be a problem.  Kudos to those of you who do.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 29, 2007, 06:03:06 AM
BB - definitely adding a touch of class to the thread here.  I like that Honey Brown also.

Only recipe we have using Chambourd is some concoction called "Purple Hooters" & those are drunk by soon to be drunks as shots.  Not much of a martini drinker but might try that one - sounds good. BTW - Will be having our morning coffee at the Starbucks in front of the hotel a little later this morning (caramel machiatta) & watching bleary eyed tourists wandering about aimlessly.  Travel has changed for us from what it used to be.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 29, 2007, 12:20:39 PM
One of the biker bars we frequent sells mostly Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite, & Corona.  I drink Yuengling there, which they capitalistically stock for me & a few others.  80% + of their sales are in the other 4, mostly the first 3.  Consumer demands being what they are, some stores/bars just ignore the fractions of the remaining 20% & figure they will settle for cleverly marketing mildly flavored carbonated water. 

Brewing my own is a consideration but since I travel frequently, the timing factor could be a problem.  Kudos to those of you who do.  :2vrolijk_21:


You should ride up one weekend and visit 29 Dreams...they have a good selection of brews, and I talked the owner into getting Negra Modelo in stock...he has had a lot of buyers of that brew since stocking.

The brew the Monks make WILL cause you to see the light, although it might be through squinty eyes.  Unfortunately, Alabama will not allow brew over 6%, so our choices are limited.  A bill was recently defeated by the Southern Baptists which would have allowed stronger brews...their premise being that our youth would drink it like they do the watered down/tasteless chit they normally drink, and get too drunk... :nixweiss:  Their rational/logic (illogic) on matters like this never ceases to amaze me.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 30, 2007, 09:09:33 AM
You should ride up one weekend and visit 29 Dreams...they have a good selection of brews, and I talked the owner into getting Negra Modelo in stock...he has had a lot of buyers of that brew since stocking.

The brew the Monks make WILL cause you to see the light, although it might be through squinty eyes.  Unfortunately, Alabama will not allow brew over 6%, so our choices are limited.  A bill was recently defeated by the Southern Baptists which would have allowed stronger brews...their premise being that our youth would drink it like they do the watered down/tasteless chit they normally drink, and get too drunk... :nixweiss:  Their rational/logic (illogic) on matters like this never ceases to amaze me.

WOW!  Marshall Law in beer world!  You're living in prohibition.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 30, 2007, 09:47:42 AM
WOW!  Marshall Law in beer world!  You're living in prohibition.....

Some things just don't make any sense.  All over the South (probably other areas as well, but I have no firsthand knowledge) we have dry counties, where no liquor/beer can be purchased (legally) within the borders of that county, even at a restaurant.  So, people drive over to the next county, buy their beer, then drink some on the way home, while driving.  Now THAT makes a lot of sense, huh?  Plus, all the sales tax revenue goes over to the next county.  However, those dry counties get the state dollars from the "sin tax" that is levied on all alcohol sold in the state, even if they are dry counties.  I say, let them be dry, but no tax revenue from alcohol...PERIOD.  Wonder how long they'd stay dry then?  It's just absurd...

But, one of the strangest things that ever happened to me (this may be common in other places too), is during a 2 week business stay in Philly, I went to the grocery store to buy beer for my stay at the Residence Inn....after 20 minutes of looking for the beer cooler, I finally asked the stock kid...NO BEER SOLD IN GROCERY STORES!!!!!!!  Had to go to a local pub, with package store attached.  So, I guess everyone has their odd spirit laws.

I do hate we can't get the stronger/better brews here though...the Southern Baptists in this part of the country have a strong hold on the lawmakers...they just drink behind closed doors, after they've gone to the next county to buy it... :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:  Buying beer on Sunday is a county by county thing as well, but most of the restaurants can sell, but you have to join a Sunday "club" (usually 2 bucks to join) for a years "membership".  It's all assinine... :soapbox:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 31, 2007, 08:32:19 AM
You should ride up one weekend and visit 29 Dreams...they have a good selection of brews, and I talked the owner into getting Negra Modelo in stock...he has had a lot of buyers of that brew since stocking.

The brew the Monks make WILL cause you to see the light, although it might be through squinty eyes.  Unfortunately, Alabama will not allow brew over 6%, so our choices are limited.  A bill was recently defeated by the Southern Baptists which would have allowed stronger brews...their premise being that our youth would drink it like they do the watered down/tasteless chit they normally drink, and get too drunk... :nixweiss:  Their rational/logic (illogic) on matters like this never ceases to amaze me.

Working on a trip to the Gunnersville area for 2008 possibly that would definitely include a trip to 29 Dreams.  Not sure yet when or even if - some friends are moving to that area.  Great ride in to 29 Dreams earlier this year behind you & Diva!  Will let you know if it happens - several folks we ride with here appear interested. 

I'll settle for the Yuengling - Negra would be lots better - they keep the greenies (Y nickname) for me & a few others.

Agree completely on the weird AL laws on beer.  As I recall Oklahoma also worries that "strong" beers will weaken the moral resolve or some other resolve of their populace.  :nixweiss:  Nutso ideas & the result is crappola beers sell best.  Politicians do the strangest things - in public - & even have them written into laws. 

 :drink:

A couple of parties to go to tonight from several invites.  Hate to drive on NY Eve because it's a crap shoot after about 1 am.  Will be extra cautious - hope everyone has a safe New Years!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 01, 2008, 11:00:44 AM
Working on a trip to the Gunnersville area for 2008 possibly that would definitely include a trip to 29 Dreams.  Not sure yet when or even if - some friends are moving to that area.  Great ride in to 29 Dreams earlier this year behind you & Diva!  Will let you know if it happens - several folks we ride with here appear interested. 

I'll settle for the Yuengling - Negra would be lots better - they keep the greenies (Y nickname) for me & a few others.

Agree completely on the weird AL laws on beer.  As I recall Oklahoma also worries that "strong" beers will weaken the moral resolve or some other resolve of their populace.  :nixweiss:  Nutso ideas & the result is crappola beers sell best.  Politicians do the strangest things - in public - & even have them written into laws. 

 :drink:

A couple of parties to go to tonight from several invites.  Hate to drive on NY Eve because it's a crap shoot after about 1 am.  Will be extra cautious - hope everyone has a safe New Years!

Guntersville is about the prettiest lake in the state, IMO.  Very nice area to live in.  We have another member here on the site who got sick of lower FL and has recently moved to the Guntersville area on a nice piece of land.

Let me know when/if you're in the area.  I'm always up for a ride to Dreams, and to Northeast Alabama.  Besides the good beers, Dreams has a killer cheesburger with homemade onion rings on the side, and there's always the breakfast buffet...it's a Pig-Out.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on January 01, 2008, 01:09:46 PM
Guntersville is about the prettiest lake in the state, IMO.  Very nice area to live in.  We have another member here on the site who got sick of lower FL and has recently moved to the Guntersville area on a nice piece of land.

Let me know when/if you're in the area.  I'm always up for a ride to Dreams, and to Northeast Alabama.  Besides the good beers, Dreams has a killer cheesburger with homemade onion rings on the side, and there's always the breakfast buffet...it's a Pig-Out.
hey Terry, where is this 'Dreams' place located in NE Georgia?    :nixweiss:spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 01, 2008, 01:30:24 PM
hey Terry, where is this 'Dreams' place located in NE Georgia?    :nixweiss:spyder

Spydy...Dreams is 29 Dreams, and it's located about 25 miles outside of Birmingham, AL, just a little ways to the East of here.

The place in NE Georgia is Copperhead Lodge.

If you're ever down this way, we'll go to Dreams and have a beer and a Cheeseburger  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on January 01, 2008, 01:52:43 PM
Spydy...Dreams is 29 Dreams, and it's located about 25 miles outside of Birmingham, AL, just a little ways to the East of here.

The place in NE Georgia is Copperhead Lodge.

If you're ever down this way, we'll go to Dreams and have a beer and a Cheeseburger  :2vrolijk_21:
It's on my New Years list of places to ride to now!  :) har!  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 02, 2008, 09:57:15 AM
Guntersville is about the prettiest lake in the state, IMO.  Very nice area to live in.  We have another member here on the site who got sick of lower FL and has recently moved to the Guntersville area on a nice piece of land.

Let me know when/if you're in the area.  I'm always up for a ride to Dreams, and to Northeast Alabama.  Besides the good beers, Dreams has a killer cheesburger with homemade onion rings on the side, and there's always the breakfast buffet...it's a Pig-Out.

Will definitely let you know. Very likely Lisa & I will make this trip, regardless of the group decision.  A cheeseburger with a side of onion rings + cold Negras = Paradise.

Cold Negras in the beer fridge now, and I hear them calling, but it's a work day, dammit. 

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 11, 2008, 05:13:10 PM
Tonight it is a

(http://www.beercollections.com/Breweries-Mexico/Images/IM625512.gif)

evening. 

Beer thirty here so it's time to pop a top.

Cheers!   :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 11, 2008, 05:17:35 PM
Tonight it is a

(http://www.beercollections.com/Breweries-Mexico/Images/IM625512.gif)

evening. 

Beer thirty here so it's time to pop a top.

Cheers!   :drink:



Another couple of hours for me, Mike.  I usually have a couple of the "green margahooties" at the local Hispanic eatery, followed by a Negra.  The green hooties are cheap during happy hour, and get me a little buzz going, then the Negra sorta' mellows the buzz out...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on January 11, 2008, 05:20:26 PM
I am having a SOCO on the rocks. 

It is that kinda Friday. 

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 11, 2008, 05:21:14 PM
Another couple of hours for me, Mike.  I usually have a couple of the "green margahooties" at the local Hispanic eatery, followed by a Negra.  The green hooties are cheap during happy hour, and get me a little buzz going, then the Negra sorta' mellows the buzz out...
Bro, you have inspired me to make some of those margahooties   ;D  but they will have to wait until tomorrow.  If I started drinking tookillya tonight there would be a bad head looking at me from the mirror tomorrow morning, after the week I've had.  Read somewhere Corona is the manufacturer for Modelo - not sure that was right, & too lazy to look for the info now.  Take care.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 11, 2008, 05:22:48 PM
I am having a SOCO on the rocks. 

It is that kinda Friday. 



My Friday was a Monday.  My Tuesday was also a Monday.  Yesterday was almost a Monday. Considered running off & joining the circus yesterday.  I'm already juggling......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 11, 2008, 05:26:50 PM
Another couple of hours for me, Mike.  I usually have a couple of the "green margahooties" at the local Hispanic eatery, followed by a Negra.  The green hooties are cheap during happy hour, and get me a little buzz going, then the Negra sorta' mellows the buzz out...
ok, I give, what the hell is a margahootie?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 11, 2008, 05:27:44 PM
I just got back from Park City, Utah  all we could get was 3.2 or nothing  >:(
I guess the Mormons don't want to take a chance going limp, when their ole Ladies are standin in line  ;) ;D :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 11, 2008, 05:30:17 PM
ok, I give, what the hell is a margahootie?

Margaritta...they generally make one hoot, and sometimes make wimins show their h.....oh never mind about that... ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 11, 2008, 05:33:24 PM
Margaritta...they generally make one hoot, and sometimes make wimins show their h.....oh never mind about that... ;D
;) I'm admittedly slow, thanks for the help  ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 11, 2008, 05:39:26 PM
;) I'm admittedly slow, thanks for the help  ;)

Maybe it a Suthern Thang....you know these Suthern gurls like to use the excuse..."I wuz sooooo druuunk, eye jus' don't rememba WHAT happend..."
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 11, 2008, 05:43:49 PM
Maybe it a Suthern Thang....you know these Suthern gurls like to use the excuse..."I wuz sooooo druuunk, eye jus' don't rememba WHAT happend..."
I've always wanted to visit the deep south  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on January 11, 2008, 06:04:59 PM
Tonight it is a

(http://www.beercollections.com/Breweries-Mexico/Images/IM625512.gif)

evening. 

Beer thirty here so it's time to pop a top.

Cheers!   :drink:


Good choice :beerchug:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 11, 2008, 06:50:57 PM
I picked up a couple of bottles of Hoppin Frog's B.O.R.I.S. (Bodacious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout) The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout  :2vrolijk_21:

all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will chew this one for several minutes before you can swallow it  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

This is another one of the best Russian imperial/Oatmeal stouts I have ever tasted. It has it all. Super rich Thick full body and silky smooth chocolatey flavor, with a deep deep "Jacques Cousteau" espresso color.  There are also hints caramel, molasses and vanilla flavors, The Oats compliment everything very well and its quite Possibly the best Oatmeal stout I've ever tasted, Its a little Sweet, but well controlled by the hops and has real nice alcohol finish. This is a BIG Beer at almost 10 % so enjoy it in the comfort of your own home  ;)

 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 12, 2008, 07:36:14 AM
I picked up a couple of bottles of Hoppin Frog's B.O.R.I.S. (Bodacious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout) The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout  :2vrolijk_21:

all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will chew this one for several minutes before you can swallow it  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

This is another one of the best Russian imperial/Oatmeal stouts I have ever tasted. It has it all. Super rich Thick full body and silky smooth chocolatey flavor, with a deep deep "Jacques Cousteau" espresso color.  There are also hints caramel, molasses and vanilla flavors, The Oats compliment everything very well and its quite Possibly the best Oatmeal stout I've ever tasted, Its a little Sweet, but well controlled by the hops and has real nice alcohol finish. This is a BIG Beer at almost 10 % so enjoy it in the comfort of your own home  ;)

Being made of oatmeal it has the added benefit of raising your HDL...   Ah, the TRUE breakfast of champions....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 12, 2008, 02:10:36 PM
Being made of oatmeal it has the added benefit of raising your HDL...   Ah, the TRUE breakfast of champions....

Aye aye!  I just piped 2 St Bodacious(sic) or something with a blue label and a 10% content from Belgium....mmmmm
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 12, 2008, 02:27:31 PM
Being made of oatmeal it has the added benefit of raising your HDL...   Ah, the TRUE breakfast of champions....

right on brother, right on :2vrolijk_21:

It lowers the total cholesterol count, and raises the high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. In essence, it keeps the blood vessels clean, also dark beers like red wine contain tannins and flavonoids which act as antioxidants, and are a key factor in the protective effects as well. Numerous studies have found that those who drink 2-3 glasses a day regularly have a much lower mortality rate, and are healthier than those who do not drink.

The vitamin B6 in beer is also believed to be a beneficial component because it prevents the build-up of a harmful amino acid called homocysteine. This substance has been associated with a higher incidence of heart and vascular disease. Those who drank beer were shown to have a 30 percent increase in vitamin B6 in their blood plasma, suggesting that beer, taken in moderation, actually confers more benefits than wine and other liquor.

The medical and pharmacutical industries are getting rich off of the peoples ignorance, and destroying lives in the process. Besides the obvious fact that these people need true spiritual and physical help, they would be much better off mentally and physically, if they allieviated their disorders with a moderate amount of red wine or dark beer. However, any healthy, natural cure to ANY illness is always shot down by an establishment that gets rich off the suffering and ignorance of the people.

so raise your mug and say cheers to good health. :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 12, 2008, 02:56:08 PM
right on brother, right on :2vrolijk_21:

It lowers the total cholesterol count, and raises the high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. In essence, it keeps the blood vessels clean, also dark beers like red wine contain tannins and flavonoids which act as antioxidants, and are a key factor in the protective effects as well. Numerous studies have found that those who drink 2-3 glasses a day regularly have a much lower mortality rate, and are healthier than those who do not drink.

The vitamin B6 in beer is also believed to be a beneficial component because it prevents the build-up of a harmful amino acid called homocysteine. This substance has been associated with a higher incidence of heart and vascular disease. Those who drank beer were shown to have a 30 percent increase in vitamin B6 in their blood plasma, suggesting that beer, taken in moderation, actually confers more benefits than wine and other liquor.

The medical and pharmacutical industries are getting rich off of the peoples ignorance, and destroying lives in the process. Besides the obvious fact that these people need true spiritual and physical help, they would be much better off mentally and physically, if they allieviated their disorders with a moderate amount of red wine or dark beer. However, any healthy, natural cure to ANY illness is always shot down by an establishment that gets rich off the suffering and ignorance of the people.

so raise your mug and say cheers to good health. :drink: :drink: :drink:

Chin Chin...

I do hope the 2-3 glasses are a scale to body weight or livah size or sumtin.  Or is it per meal?

Dang, all I got left is coors lite.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 12, 2008, 03:29:42 PM
Picked up a couple of Chimay's!! Anyone of my riding brothers or sisters up for a birthday???  :drink:  SAAAA-LUTE!!!!   :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 14, 2008, 11:49:03 AM
I picked up a couple of bottles of Hoppin Frog's B.O.R.I.S. (Bodacious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout) The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout  :2vrolijk_21:

all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will chew this one for several minutes before you can swallow it  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

This is another one of the best Russian imperial/Oatmeal stouts I have ever tasted. It has it all. Super rich Thick full body and silky smooth chocolatey flavor, with a deep deep "Jacques Cousteau" espresso color.  There are also hints caramel, molasses and vanilla flavors, The Oats compliment everything very well and its quite Possibly the best Oatmeal stout I've ever tasted, Its a little Sweet, but well controlled by the hops and has real nice alcohol finish. This is a BIG Beer at almost 10 % so enjoy it in the comfort of your own home  ;)

 


Must be a very thick brew.  10% - after a can or 2, it would be a meal!

Had some Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre (http://www.dogfish.com/media/beverage/medium/RD_3shot.jpg)Sat. night.  On tap - little too sweet for me. Switched to Sweet Georgia Brown (http://www.sweetwaterbrew.com/images/beer4-off.jpg) - a little bland, but ok. 

So it was back to Old Faithful (for me) Negra Modelo.   :drink: :drink:



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 14, 2008, 12:14:32 PM
I just got back from Park City, Utah  all we could get was 3.2 or nothing  >:(
I guess the Mormons don't want to take a chance going limp, when their ole Ladies are standin in line  ;) ;D :huepfenlol2:

Well you can get higher rates, but you have to be sitting at a table where food is served. There is a brew house, Squatters, I was sitting at the bar, had a few beers and was eating there too. I asked for a IPA, they said that because of the alcohol content I couldn't have it where I was sitting. The bar tender said that I had to be sitting at a dinning table in order to have one, even thought I was eating at the bar!! :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 14, 2008, 12:20:35 PM
Ya think trying to give somebody money would be easier....sheesh.

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 14, 2008, 02:24:39 PM
Well you can get higher rates, but you have to be sitting at a table where food is served. There is a brew house, Squatters, I was sitting at the bar, had a few beers and was eating there too. I asked for a IPA, they said that because of the alcohol content I couldn't have it where I was sitting. The bar tender said that I had to be sitting at a dinning table in order to have one, even thought I was eating at the bar!! :confused5:

Utah has some strange rules about alcohol...I've been in Park City a few times, and in Salt Lake...I just thought Alabama had some weird rules...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on January 14, 2008, 04:29:21 PM
I was having dinner one time in Park City when the waitress just stood at the table with her arms crossed starring at me. I mentioned to my wife that a drink would be nice and then the waitress became animated and took our drink order. Seems that you had to ask before she could take the order. When the drinks were poured they sat on the bar for a long time and again another glitch, food had to be on the table before she could bring them or you could go over and pick them up yourself. This happend a while back, so I'm not sure how things are now. Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 14, 2008, 04:40:06 PM
It's a darn shame that politicians in certain areas try to make it difficult for us to drink the amber nectar of the gods that we not only want, we deserve!   :soapbox:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 14, 2008, 09:59:54 PM
We've been swillin Miller Chill lately. It's like a beer cooler

I was drinkin two bottles at a time at Beagle's house (he's got big beer glasses  :D )  yesterday

good description there BB, miller marketing guru's have launched yet another flavor in never ending onslaught of kiddie-cocktails
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 15, 2008, 10:17:23 AM
Not a fan of those Miller Chills.  Don't like that stuff called Tequiza, either.  Don't like a lime in my beer or a lime wedge on top of it especially. Crazy idea that bars around here figure is necessary for Corona & even sometimes Negra Modelo  >:( which pizzes me off.  Can anybody tell I'm not in a good mood today?  Friday seems about a month away.....

Ok, now I will stop complaining & return to biatching, which is like complaining, only a little louder. 

Daydreaming........
(http://incontiguousbrick.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/girl-with-beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin_Beagle on January 15, 2008, 10:15:33 PM
My goodness,  would you look at the mugs!!!! ;D

_Beags
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 16, 2008, 08:41:12 AM
She has nice beers too!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 16, 2008, 03:05:32 PM
iski
     The first NFL game starts at 10AM here and the 2nd one gets over at 5PM. That's 7 hours. If I drink Modelo's for 7 hrs, I don't want to think about the hangover I'd have. Same with the Blacksmiths ( Guiness/Smithwick's)  Beags and I suck up at Patrick's. Gotta pace yourself dude

B B

BB

I don't drink beer like I used to, but when I used to drink beer like I used to, if I drank beers for 7 hours straight - that was a LOT of beer.  Ugly bleary eyed dude staring back at me from the mirror the next morning too many times, so I gave up on trying to kill my liver.  Usually.

West coast the games start 3 hours earlier than the East coast, so I always figured 5 o'clock on the West coast was really 2 o'clock.   

Bar last night had no Modelos, but the Bass Ale was good & cold, so today I am in a better mood plus I know where tonights NM's are cooling off for later consumption.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 16, 2008, 03:10:34 PM
Biketoberfest/Daytona - always remember to tip the beer girl.

(http://image05.webshots.com/5/3/35/16/66333516UfhKpD_ph.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on January 18, 2008, 07:41:58 AM
It's Friday again, and I am hopin it's better than last one.  Guess what my work assignment is today?  I have to search U-Tube for IRS videos.  Anyone want to help me?  hee hee!   :coolblue: :cherry:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 18, 2008, 07:54:28 AM
It's Friday again, and I am hopin it's better than last one.  Guess what my work assignment is today?  I have to search U-Tube for IRS videos.  Anyone want to help me?  hee hee!   :coolblue: :cherry:

Only if there's Beer!  Happy Friday!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on January 18, 2008, 09:10:22 AM
It's Friday again, and I am hopin it's better than last one.  Guess what my work assignment is today?  I have to search U-Tube for IRS videos.  Anyone want to help me?  hee hee!   :coolblue: :cherry:

you get paid for that? i'm in the wrong line of work
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on January 18, 2008, 09:15:03 AM
you get paid for that? i'm in the wrong line of work
And well.

Research is research.  This is research.  Gotta be able to walk in shoes before you can tell someone else how to.   ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 18, 2008, 01:07:01 PM
To my friends who enjoy a glass of wine and those who don't.
 
 
As Ben Franklin said: In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.

In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli, (E. coli) - bacteria found in feces In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of poop.

However, we do NOT run that risk when drinking wine & beer (or tequila, rum, whiskey or other liquor) because alcohol has to go through a purification process of boiling, filtering and/or fermenting.
Remember: Water = Poop, Wine (and beer)  = Health

Therefore, it's better to drink wine or beer and talk stupid, than to drink water and be full of chit.
 
There is no need to thank me for this valuable information: I'm doing it as a public service
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on January 18, 2008, 01:11:04 PM
To my friends who enjoy a glass of wine and those who don't.
......
There is no need to thank me for this valuable information: I'm doing it as a public service


Thank you kind sir, thank you.   :huepfenjump3: :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 18, 2008, 01:13:40 PM
Don, you are truley a urinal of knowledge.   :D

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 18, 2008, 01:26:03 PM
To my friends who enjoy a glass of wine and those who don't.
 
 
As Ben Franklin said: In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.

In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli, (E. coli) - bacteria found in feces In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of poop.

However, we do NOT run that risk when drinking wine & beer (or tequila, rum, whiskey or other liquor) because alcohol has to go through a purification process of boiling, filtering and/or fermenting.
Remember: Water = Poop, Wine (and beer)  = Health

Therefore, it's better to drink wine or beer and talk stupid, than to drink water and be full of chit.
 
There is no need to thank me for this valuable information: I'm doing it as a public service

No, thank YOU!!! :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on January 18, 2008, 02:41:07 PM
To my friends who enjoy a glass of wine and those who don't.
 
 
As Ben Franklin said: In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.

In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli, (E. coli) - bacteria found in feces In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of poop.

However, we do NOT run that risk when drinking wine & beer (or tequila, rum, whiskey or other liquor) because alcohol has to go through a purification process of boiling, filtering and/or fermenting.
Remember: Water = Poop, Wine (and beer)  = Health

Therefore, it's better to drink wine or beer and talk stupid, than to drink water and be full of chit.
 
There is no need to thank me for this valuable information: I'm doing it as a public service


Sometimes you just have to have wine around. As you see, it will come in quite handy!

THE HORMONE HOSTAGE

THE HORMONE HOSTAGE KNOWS THAT THERE ARE DAYS IN   
  THE MONTH WHEN ALL A MAN HAS TO DO IS OPEN HIS MOUTH
& HE TAKES HIS LIFE INTO HIS OWN HANDS!  THIS IS A HANDY
  GUIDE THAT SHOULD BE AS COMMON AS A DRIVER'S LICENSE
IN THE WALLET OF EVERY HUSBAND, BOYFRIEND,
 CO-WORKER, OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER!
 

DANGEROUS: WHAT'S FOR DINNER?
SAFER: CAN I HELP YOU WITH DINNER?
SAFEST: WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO FOR DINNER?
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: ARE YOU WEARING THAT?
SAFER: WOW, YOU SURE LOOK GOOD IN BROWN!
SAFEST: WOW! LOOK AT YOU!
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: WHAT ARE YOU SO WORKED UP ABOUT?
SAFER: COULD WE BE OVERREACTING?
SAFEST: HERE'S MY PAYCHECK.
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: SHOULD YOU BE EATING THAT?
SAFER: YOU KNOW, THERE ARE A LOT OF APPLES LEFT.
SAFEST: CAN I GET YOU A PIECE OF CHOCOLATE WITH THAT?
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: WHAT DID YOU DO ALL DAY?
SAFER: I HOPE YOU DIDN'T OVER-DO IT TODAY.
SAFEST: I'VE ALWAYS LOVED YOU IN THAT ROBE!
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME MORE WINE.
 


12 THINGS PMS STANDS FOR:
1. PASS MY SHOTGUN
2. PSYCHOTIC MOOD SWING
3. PERPETUAL MUNCHING SPREE
4. PUFFY MID-SECTION
5. PEOPLE MAKE me SICK
6. PROVIDE ME with SWEETS
7. PARDON MY SOBBING
8. PIMPLES MAY SURFACE
9. PASS MY SWEATS
10. PISSY MOOD SYNDROME
11. PACK MY STUFF
 &&& MY PERSONAL FAVORITE ONE
12. POTENTIAL MURDER SUSPECT

THE 4 RINGS OF MARRIAGE:
1.THE ENGAGEMENT RING
2.THE WEDDING RING
3. THE SUFFERING
4. THE MURDERING

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hoist! 8)
 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 18, 2008, 02:59:47 PM
Sometimes you just have to have wine around. As you see, it will come in quite handy!

THE HORMONE HOSTAGE

THE HORMONE HOSTAGE KNOWS THAT THERE ARE DAYS IN   
  THE MONTH WHEN ALL A MAN HAS TO DO IS OPEN HIS MOUTH
& HE TAKES HIS LIFE INTO HIS OWN HANDS!  THIS IS A HANDY
  GUIDE THAT SHOULD BE AS COMMON AS A DRIVER'S LICENSE
IN THE WALLET OF EVERY HUSBAND, BOYFRIEND,
 CO-WORKER, OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER!
 

DANGEROUS: WHAT'S FOR DINNER?
SAFER: CAN I HELP YOU WITH DINNER?
SAFEST: WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO FOR DINNER?
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: ARE YOU WEARING THAT?
SAFER: WOW, YOU SURE LOOK GOOD IN BROWN!
SAFEST: WOW! LOOK AT YOU!
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: WHAT ARE YOU SO WORKED UP ABOUT?
SAFER: COULD WE BE OVERREACTING?
SAFEST: HERE'S MY PAYCHECK.
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: SHOULD YOU BE EATING THAT?
SAFER: YOU KNOW, THERE ARE A LOT OF APPLES LEFT.
SAFEST: CAN I GET YOU A PIECE OF CHOCOLATE WITH THAT?
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: WHAT DID YOU DO ALL DAY?
SAFER: I HOPE YOU DIDN'T OVER-DO IT TODAY.
SAFEST: I'VE ALWAYS LOVED YOU IN THAT ROBE!
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME MORE WINE.
 


12 THINGS PMS STANDS FOR:
1. PASS MY SHOTGUN
2. PSYCHOTIC MOOD SWING
3. PERPETUAL MUNCHING SPREE
4. PUFFY MID-SECTION
5. PEOPLE MAKE me SICK
6. PROVIDE ME with SWEETS
7. PARDON MY SOBBING
8. PIMPLES MAY SURFACE
9. PASS MY SWEATS
10. PISSY MOOD SYNDROME
11. PACK MY STUFF
 &&& MY PERSONAL FAVORITE ONE
12. POTENTIAL MURDER SUSPECT

THE 4 RINGS OF MARRIAGE:
1.THE ENGAGEMENT RING
2.THE WEDDING RING
3. THE SUFFERING
4. THE MURDERING

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hoist! 8)
 


 ;D

I buy my wife wine, even though I rarely drink it at home.  Why?  To avoid the #3 Ring as much as possible & to keep it from escalating to #4.


(http://internetservices.readingeagle.com/blog/bride/archives/pms_FUNNY.jpg)(http://www.damegames.com/pms.jpg)
At a certain age, PMS is no longer an issue. 


(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/whiteonwhite/blog/menopause.jpg)
However, menopause makes PMS look mild, tame, and pleasant in comparison.


Beer helps.
(http://69.13.97.211/t-shirt-designs/prodimages/2005062408582170_small.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on January 18, 2008, 05:25:24 PM
Sometimes you just have to have wine around. As you see, it will come in quite handy!

THE HORMONE HOSTAGE

THE HORMONE HOSTAGE KNOWS THAT THERE ARE DAYS IN   
  THE MONTH WHEN ALL A MAN HAS TO DO IS OPEN HIS MOUTH
& HE TAKES HIS LIFE INTO HIS OWN HANDS!  THIS IS A HANDY
  GUIDE THAT SHOULD BE AS COMMON AS A DRIVER'S LICENSE
IN THE WALLET OF EVERY HUSBAND, BOYFRIEND,
 CO-WORKER, OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER!
 

DANGEROUS: WHAT'S FOR DINNER?  
SAFER: CAN I HELP YOU WITH DINNER?
SAFEST: WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO FOR DINNER?
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: ARE YOU WEARING THAT?
SAFER: WOW, YOU SURE LOOK GOOD IN BROWN!
SAFEST: WOW! LOOK AT YOU!
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: WHAT ARE YOU SO WORKED UP ABOUT?
SAFER: COULD WE BE OVERREACTING?
SAFEST: HERE'S MY PAYCHECK.
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: SHOULD YOU BE EATING THAT?
SAFER: YOU KNOW, THERE ARE A LOT OF APPLES LEFT.
SAFEST: CAN I GET YOU A PIECE OF CHOCOLATE WITH THAT?
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME WINE.
 
DANGEROUS: WHAT DID YOU DO ALL DAY?  
SAFER: I HOPE YOU DIDN'T OVER-DO IT TODAY.
SAFEST: I'VE ALWAYS LOVED YOU IN THAT ROBE!
ULTRA SAFE: HERE, HAVE SOME MORE WINE.
 


12 THINGS PMS STANDS FOR:
1. PASS MY SHOTGUN
2. PSYCHOTIC MOOD SWING
3. PERPETUAL MUNCHING SPREE
4. PUFFY MID-SECTION
5. PEOPLE MAKE me SICK
6. PROVIDE ME with SWEETS
7. PARDON MY SOBBING
8. PIMPLES MAY SURFACE
9. PASS MY SWEATS
10. PISSY MOOD SYNDROME
11. PACK MY STUFF
 &&& MY PERSONAL FAVORITE ONE
12. POTENTIAL MURDER SUSPECT

THE 4 RINGS OF MARRIAGE:
1.THE ENGAGEMENT RING
2.THE WEDDING RING
3. THE SUFFERING
4. THE MURDERING

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hoist! 8)
 


Howie I wished I had read this before I walked in the door tonight. :-X
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on January 18, 2008, 05:27:42 PM
Howie I wished I had read this before I walked in the door tonight. :-X

It's not too late to go get a bottle of wine Dave! ;)

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on January 18, 2008, 05:29:38 PM
It's not too late to go get a bottle of wine Dave! ;)

Hoist! 8)

   ;D  Yes it is................. she dont  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on January 18, 2008, 05:31:03 PM
   ;D  Yes it is................. she dont  :drink:

You're screwed! :o ;D

Hoist! 8)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on January 18, 2008, 05:34:29 PM
You're screwed! :o ;D

Hoist! 8)



Sort of... I will try my natural tatics next.  :2vrolijk_21:   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on January 18, 2008, 05:54:19 PM
Do you know why a woman with PMS is always right?




BECAUSE SHE SAID SO!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 18, 2008, 09:01:11 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 22, 2008, 07:59:22 AM
 ;D ;D ;D


Last night enjoyed Dogfish head 60 minute IPA.  Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm always mmmmm!   :drink: :drink:


There were out of Abita Turbodoc unfortunately - I've been wanting to give that one a try.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on January 22, 2008, 08:00:34 AM

but this isn't Friday?

 :nixweiss:    :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 22, 2008, 09:58:27 AM
but this isn't Friday?

 :nixweiss:    :nixweiss:


at least it's half back on topic....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 22, 2008, 10:19:50 AM
I drank a bunch on Guiness on Friday.  The newfangled "surger" is awesome.  It puts a perfect head on the pint.  Cool.

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 22, 2008, 01:30:47 PM
but this isn't Friday?

 :nixweiss:    :nixweiss:


Song says it's always 5 o'clock somewhere.  Figured it must be Friday somewhere & even if it's not, when the beer is good & cold it makes me think it's Friday.  :huepfenjump3:



Not a big fan of Guiness usually - after reading all this about that surger, I have an excuse to try some again.




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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 25, 2008, 07:43:32 AM
Beer made from melted arctic ice in Greenland.

(http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/08/images/060803-warming-beer.jpg)

Tonight I'm in the mood for:
(http://www.femsa.com/en/assets/001/5799.jpg)





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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 25, 2008, 07:54:22 AM
Welcome back Friday Beer Thread!  Happy Friday!  I'm taking my growler to the beer store this afternoon for 64oz of something interesting with a 12 pack chaser.  I never make up my mind until I'm there for 20 minutes or so.  Here is a link to their growler program....

http://www.consumersbeverages.com/brew/whatsontap.html?store=16
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 25, 2008, 08:00:53 AM
Jgeorge - read the list of beers & man I'm jealous.  Nothing like that where I live.  We used to have a drive through beer barn but that closed a few years ago.  Need to ride in your area someday to try these out.


Happy Friday!











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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 25, 2008, 08:12:11 AM
I gotta bad head cold.   :-\
Maybe it is a single malt night for me.   :nixweiss:
What mixes good with Zicam anyway?

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 25, 2008, 08:15:01 AM
Not sure on a brew with Zicam, Miker. I don't know enough about Scotch to do anything more than confuse myself.  Bourbon guy.

Used to keep a bottle of vodka in the freezer for medicinal purposes only of course.  ;D  When I had a sore throat, a frozen vodka shot seemed to help. 










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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hacksaw on January 25, 2008, 08:32:43 AM
The bottle of yagermeister in the freezer does the trick for me! :-*
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on January 25, 2008, 08:33:49 AM


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Iski

If you don't mind, I'm gonna borrow this and use it where a lot of people are going to be at the same time, but not in an official way.

SBB
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 25, 2008, 08:34:48 AM
The bottle of yagermeister in the freezer does the trick for me! :-*

Capitol idea my man!  The ol Yager....Chill, pour, swig, wince and repeat as often as needed!

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 25, 2008, 08:45:21 AM
I gotta bad head cold.   :-\
Maybe it is a single malt night for me.   :nixweiss:
What mixes good with Zicam anyway?

Miker

Hemlock
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 25, 2008, 08:49:03 AM

Iski

If you don't mind, I'm gonna borrow this and use it where a lot of people are going to be at the same time, but not in an official way.

SBB

Don't mind at all, S/BB, you are welcome to use it in any official or non-official way.   Reminds me, I have another one that is similar:



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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on January 25, 2008, 09:15:33 AM
It's Friday so :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on January 25, 2008, 09:41:49 AM
It's Friday so :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
I think you may be a little late for some of these guys. Couple of the posts today I haven't figured out what the hell they are saying. :rolleyes3: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
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 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 25, 2008, 10:12:32 AM
Chip, you can have this one too, it works well.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on January 25, 2008, 10:24:43 AM
It's Friday so :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Thank God! It's been a lllloooonnnggggg week :wall:..... :pepper: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on January 25, 2008, 10:30:48 AM
Chip, you can have this one too, it works well.


Perfect!

Thanks

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on January 25, 2008, 10:37:33 AM
Thank God! It's been a lllloooonnnggggg week :wall:..... :pepper: :drink: :drink: :drink:
......and too cold to ride for my mental health.  :nervous: aaaarrgh.  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 25, 2008, 11:20:55 AM
......and too cold to ride for my mental health.  :nervous: aaaarrgh.  :drink: spyder

Spydy...it's supposed to warm up to about 60 here Sunday afternoon, and then into the mid to upper 60's next week, so might be able to squeeze a couple of hours in here or there.  You're retired, aren't 'ya?  I'm only retired in spirit...my body still has to be here Mon-Fri...

Tonight will be Part II of the weekly visit to 2 Pesos Mexican Restaurant...Part I was Wednesday evening, and it was quite enjoyable, so a repeat performance is required. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on January 25, 2008, 01:35:18 PM
......and too cold to ride for my mental health.  :nervous: aaaarrgh.  :drink: spyder
I can't say that, the weather here is fantastic but bike is in the shop. If it wasn't for Jorge letting me ride one of his fine rides last Saturday I'd be going through withdrawals.   
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 25, 2008, 01:38:42 PM
Jeff, I got a Dyna that needs to be run, let me know!

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 25, 2008, 01:39:30 PM
Not sure on a brew with Zicam, Miker. I don't know enough about Scotch to do anything more than confuse myself.  Bourbon guy.

Used to keep a bottle of vodka in the freezer for medicinal purposes only of course.  ;D  When I had a sore throat, a frozen vodka shot seemed to help. 




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use whatever 80 proof or better liquor is available, and don't forget to gargle for 15 sec. before swallowing, works every time  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on January 25, 2008, 02:05:40 PM
Spydy...it's supposed to warm up to about 60 here Sunday afternoon, and then into the mid to upper 60's next week, so might be able to squeeze a couple of hours in here or there.  You're retired, aren't 'ya?  I'm only retired in spirit...my body still has to be here Mon-Fri...

Tonight will be Part II of the weekly visit to 2 Pesos Mexican Restaurant...Part I was Wednesday evening, and it was quite enjoyable, so a repeat performance is required. 
What do you and Bootsie get at 2 Pesos besides Margarittas and Dos Equixs?   (notice how I'm doing better trying to stay on thread topic?)  :P har!  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on January 25, 2008, 03:45:51 PM
Jeff, I got a Dyna that needs to be run, let me know!

Miker

I'll give you a jingle! Thanks

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on January 25, 2008, 03:48:41 PM
I'll give you a jingle! Thanks

 :2vrolijk_21:

Sorry forgot to keep the thread on track...... :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :puke:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 25, 2008, 04:12:38 PM
What do you and Bootsie get at 2 Pesos besides Margarittas and Dos Equixs?   (notice how I'm doing better trying to stay on thread topic?)  :P har!  :drink: spyder

The Munchies, I think...but I don't remember... :P ::)
Title: Re: CANNED BEER HISTORY
Post by: CVOJOE on January 25, 2008, 05:44:45 PM
Reason to have a beer today!!! January 24, 1935 : First canned beer goes on sale. (OKAY A DAY LATE  :nixweiss:)
 
Canned beer makes its debut on this day in 1935. In partnership with  the American Can Company, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company  delivered 2,000 cans of Krueger's Finest Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale  to faithful Krueger drinkers in Richmond, Virginia. Ninety-one percent  of the drinkers approved of the canned beer, driving Krueger to give  the green light to further production.
 
By the late 19th century, cans were instrumental in the mass distribution of foodstuffs, but it wasn't until 1909 that the American Can Company made its first attempt to can beer. This was unsuccessful, and the American Can Company would have to wait for the end of  Prohibition in the United States before it tried again. Finally in  1933, after two years of research, American Can developed a can that was pressurized and had a special coating to prevent the fizzy beer from chemically reacting with the tin.  The concept of canned beer proved to be a hard sell, but Krueger's  overcame its initial reservations and became the first brewer to sell  canned beer in the United States. The response was overwhelming.

Within three months, over 80 percent of distributors were handling Krueger's canned beer, and Krueger's was eating into the market share of the "big three" national brewers--Anheuser-Busch, Pabst and Schlitz. Competitors soon followed suit, and by the end of 1935, over 200 million cans had been produced and sold.   :drink:
 
The purchase of cans, unlike bottles, did not require the consumer to  pay a deposit. Cans were also easier to stack, more durable and took  less time to chill. As a result, their popularity continued to grow throughout the 1930s, and then exploded during World War II, when U.S. brewers shipped millions of cans of beer to soldiers overseas. After
the war, national brewing companies began to take advantage of the mass distribution that cans made possible, and were able to consolidate their power over the once-dominant local breweries, which  could not control costs and operations as efficiently as their national counterparts.

Today, canned beer accounts for approximately half of the $20 billion U.S. beer industry. Not all of this comes from the big national brewers: Recently, there has been renewed interest in canning from microbrewers and high-end beer-sellers, who are realizing that cans guarantee purity and taste by preventing light damage and oxidation.

CHEERS!

 
Title: Re: CANNED BEER HISTORY
Post by: Fired00d on January 25, 2008, 05:49:03 PM
Reason to have a beer today!!! January 24, 1935 : First canned beer goes on sale. (OKAY A DAY LATE  :nixweiss:)
 
Canned beer makes its debut on this day in 1935. In partnership with  the American Can Company, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company  delivered 2,000 cans of Krueger's Finest Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale  to faithful Krueger drinkers in Richmond, Virginia. Ninety-one percent  of the drinkers approved of the canned beer, driving Krueger to give  the green light to further production.
 
....
I love my state. :huepfenjump3: I knew there was a reason I went to the store to get more beer today. ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CVOJOE on January 26, 2008, 01:14:18 AM
Gary,
I thought you would pick up on, and appreciate, that historical moment in Virginny!!!  :2vrolijk_21:  :2vrolijk_21:

 :drink:
Joe
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on January 26, 2008, 08:05:00 PM
This weeks beer tally:

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/882/snhu6.jpg)

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3337/basscpalealefj1.jpg)

(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7774/deamberjf5.png)

On tap.......... first batch of home brew: Light Ale (I figured since I got to know Hogbreath I better learn how to make some beer) ;D

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/680/1000247tj4.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 26, 2008, 08:49:06 PM
This weeks beer tally:

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/882/snhu6.jpg)

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/3337/basscpalealefj1.jpg)

(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7774/deamberjf5.png)

On tap.......... first batch of home brew: Light Ale (I figured since I got to know Hogbreath I better learn how to make some beer) ;D

(http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/680/1000247tj4.jpg)



Way to go Bro!!!!  :2vrolijk_21:

I actually envy you right now, after winter sets in I'm done brewing because the garage is all wet and full of slush. I cant get water from my hose for my wort chiller and its just too damn cold to be standing out there freezing my azz off for 5 hrs. I'm making plans to move my whole system down to the basement for winter time brewing. I am going to install a 5' exhaust hood over my system, vent it to the outside and I will be good to go.

by the way lets bring out the brewing dialog into this thread instead of PM's, there's a lot of great ideas and things learned that other guys may be intrested in hearing, I know there is at least 3 or 4 other brewers on the site and we have had many technical discussions in the past that have been beneficial to all. when it comes to talking about beer brewing It's All Good!  :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenlol2:

let me know how that conical fermenter works out for you, at that price it is tempting. one thing I noticed was you may want to get an extension leg kit for it, so you can gravity feed into your secondary.

Have fun and remember, Stainless Steel to Brewers is like Chrome to Bikers, you cant have too much  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on January 26, 2008, 09:29:44 PM
Way to go Bro!!!!  :2vrolijk_21:

I actually envy you right now, after winter sets in I'm done brewing because the garage is all wet and full of slush. I cant get water from my hose for my wort chiller and its just too damn cold to be standing out there freezing my azz off for 5 hrs. I'm making plans to move my whole system down to the basement for winter time brewing. I am going to install a 5' exhaust hood over my system, vent it to the outside and I will be good to go.

by the way lets bring out the brewing dialog into this thread instead of PM's, there's a lot of great ideas and things learned that other guys may be intrested in hearing, I know there is at least 3 or 4 other brewers on the site and we have had many technical discussions in the past that have been beneficial to all. when it comes to talking about beer brewing It's All Good!  :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenlol2:

let me know how that conical fermenter works out for you, at that price it is tempting. one thing I noticed was you may want to get an extension leg kit for it, so you can gravity feed into your secondary.

Have fun and remember, Stainless Steel to Brewers is like Chrome to Bikers, you cant have too much  ;D

If I do that I can't put it in the fridge right? Plus for now I am only fermenting in the primary and transferring to the primimng bucket to bottle. Give me your thoughts.

If my fisrt batch is drinkable i will have it done and drinkable by Bike Week Daytona!! One more week in the fermenter, bottle it next saturday, 2 weeks in the bottle at room temp and dark, then a few hours in the fridge............. Walla! :drink:  Feb 16th............... :orange:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 26, 2008, 10:11:40 PM

If I do that I can't put it in the fridge right? Plus for now I am only fermenting in the primary and transferring to the primimng bucket to bottle. Give me your thoughts.

If my fisrt batch is drinkable i will have it done and drinkable by Bike Week Daytona!! One more week in the fermenter, bottle it next saturday, 2 weeks in the bottle at room temp and dark, then a few hours in the fridge............. Walla!

ok, I forgot that you have to cool it down because of your warm climate (its freezing over here)  :huepfenlol2:
Ales like a temp around 66-72 depending on the yeast, I always try to get it around 68 but no lower so I avoid a sluggish fermintation, thats why the conical with the glycol jacket and temp controller is the cats meow, but who has $1400+ to part with for this luxury, certainly not me. if you can control the temp of your fridge with an external temp controller you should be fine, but your right it probably wont fit with a leg kit.

after your primary firmintation is done (7-10 days) you should transfer the beer to a sterile glass fermenter for another week or two for best results, this lets the rest of the yeast settle out and clarify your beer, and actually its not a bad Idea to actually raise the temp of the beer to the mid 70's for the last day or two before you transfer for bottling. this is called a diacetyl rest, it is done to allow the yeast to absorb the diacetyl it produced earlier in the fermentation cycle. it imparts a buttery or butterscotch flavor which is only desirable in a couple of styles of beer but for most it is an undesirable flavor.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on January 26, 2008, 10:26:39 PM
ok, I forgot that you have to cool it down because of your warm climate (its freezing over here)  :huepfenlol2:
Ales like a temp around 66-72 depending on the yeast, I always try to get it around 68 but no lower so I avoid a sluggish fermintation, thats why the conical with the glycol jacket and temp controller is the cats meow, but who has $800+ to part with for this luxury, certainly not me. if you can control the temp of your fridge with an external temp controller you should be fine, but your right it probably wont fit with a leg kit.

after your primary firmintation is done (7-10 days) you should transfer the beer to a sterile glass fermenter for another week or two for best results, this lets the rest of the yeast settle out and clarify your beer, and actually its not a bad Idea to actually raise the temp of the beer to the mid 70's for the last day or two before you transfer for bottling. this is called a diacetyl rest, it is done to allow the yeast to absorb the diacetyl it produced earlier in the fermentation cycle. it imparts a buttery or butterscotch flavor which is only desirable in a couple of styles of beer but for most it is an undesirable flavor.

I will do that on my next batch. I only have one carboy and as you can see, it is in use! ;) I will ferment in my bottling bucket next time (I have a lid coming this week for it) and then transfer it to the carboy. I have been thinking about doing that. It just makes sense that if you pull the wort from the primary fermenter, leaving behind the trub, it could only help clear it up some and have less of a chance getting it in your bottles. I watched a video that spoke briefly on the butterscotch taste effect. Are you saying that raising the temp to the mid 70's for the last day or two before bottling will keep make this happen? I thought the video said to do something ike that that would stop that from happening.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 26, 2008, 11:03:06 PM
I will do that on my next batch. I only have one carboy and as you can see, it is in use! ;) I will ferment in my bottling bucket next time  (I have a lid coming this week for it) and then transfer it to the carboy. I have been thinking about doing that. It just makes sense that if you pull the wort from the primary fermenter, leaving behind the trub, it could only help clear it up some and have less of a chance getting it in your bottles. I watched a video that spoke briefly on the butterscotch taste effect. Are you saying that raising the temp to the mid 70's for the last day or two before bottling will keep make this happen? I thought the video said to do something ike that that would stop that from happening.

I wouldn't do that, leave your bottling bucket solely for bottling or you will have crud that will not clean up in it, remember thats the last step in the process and your bottling bucket should stay pristine so you don't impart any off flavors or smells, the food grade plastic that this is made of is very soft and porous and will soak up chit if you ferment in it. Go and get more glass carboys, do your primary fermentation in your stainless conical and then transfer to your carboys for the secondary, you will be able to do a new batch every 8-10 days as you free up your conical, I have had as many as 8 carboys waiting for bottling or kegging at times and there is nothing better than having a back log of beer waiting to be consummed  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 27, 2008, 12:59:36 PM
I wouldn't do that, leave your bottling bucket solely for bottling or you will have crud that will not clean up in it, remember thats the last step in the process and your bottling bucket should stay pristine so you don't impart any off flavors or smells, the food grade plastic that this is made of is very soft and porous and will soak up chit if you ferment in it. Go and get more glass carboys, do your primary fermentation in your stainless conical and then transfer to your carboys for the secondary, you will be able to do a new batch every 8-10 days as you free up your conical, I have had as many as 8 carboys waiting for bottling or kegging at times and there is nothing better than having a back log of beer waiting to be consummed  :2vrolijk_21:
,

I agree, plus plastic gets scratched in it which can hold bacteria and ruin your beer, steel or glass it the only way to go for long periods of time.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 27, 2008, 02:41:25 PM
,

I agree, plus plastic gets scratched in it which can hold bacteria and ruin your beer, steel or glass it the only way to go for long periods of time.

FYI you know, after you said that it reminded me that I had a real big issue with the plastic valve on the bottling bucket, everything was fine for the few batches, then all of a sudden I have a bad batch, I found that that cheap plastic valve captured and held a small amount of beer no matter how much you flushed it, I don't believe it comes apart without breaking it, so I did, and I found some ugly stuff in there. never used it again and never had a problem again. it may be fine for a few batches but eventually it will get contaminated and cause you problems. I haven't bottled in quite a while but I just started using a 5 gal Cornelius keg to mix my corn sugar in and fill my bottles.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 28, 2008, 09:21:40 AM
Some of my beers were better than others, but I never had, a batch with an infection. The key lesson taught to me early on was everything before the boil needs to be very clean, everything after the boil needs to be sterilized!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 28, 2008, 02:27:58 PM
It's Monday & Friday is a looong way of.  Enjoy reading about beer when not drinking beer.  Just like I enjoy reading about bikes when I'm not riding or working on a bike. 

Good info for those who may want to start their own home brew set up.  :2vrolijk_21:


Dog made of beer:
(http://www.mazaika.com/grafika/dog_of_beer_big.jpg)




Disclaimer: The author of the first post of the thread known as the "Friday Beer Thread" hereafter referred to as the Party of the First part does not in any way endorse, encourage, or advise the consumption of any beverages at any time.  This thread is for novelty purposes only.  Drinking any beverage while riding, driving, or in the case of the Party of the Second part, walking and/or crawling, is strongly discouraged.  No liabilities are assumed or indicated by any post here or response to this post here by anyone, anywhere, at any time.  In fact, reading this post is discouraged as there is no good reason for it. Proceed at your own risk and with due caution while reading here.  The Party of the First part may or may not consume beverages and any assumption that the Party of the First part will consume any beverage is only that and nothing more.  Reading at your own risk does not indicate an assumption of any liability.  If you have seen or know where the Party of the First Part's Happy Fun Ball is, please return it at the earliest opportunity, if not sooner.  If you are still reading this please stop here. Thank you.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on January 29, 2008, 04:45:40 PM
The Value of a Drink

'Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink

I feel shame.   Then I look into the glass and think

about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes

and dreams .   If I didn't drink this wine, they might be out

of work and their dreams would be shattered.   

Then I say to myself, it is better that I drink this wine and let their

dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.'

~ Jack  Handy

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell   

happened to your bra and panties.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

'I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they

wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're

going to feel all day. '

~Frank  Sinatra

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are  tougher, smarter, faster  and better looking than most people.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

'When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.'

~  Henry Youngman

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH you.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

'24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case.  Coincidence?   I think not.'

~ Stephen Wright   

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

'When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk,

we fall asleep.  When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.

When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So, let's all

get drunk and go to heaven!'

~ Brian  O'Rourke

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause pregnancy.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

'Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.'

~ Benjamin  Franklin

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing like a retard.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

'Without question, the greatest invention in the

history of mankind is beer.  Oh, I grant you that the

wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does

not go nearly as well with pizza.'

~ Dave Barry   

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To some ! it's a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group. Salvation in a can!

~ Dave  Howell

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And saving the best for last, as explained by Cliff  Clavin, of  Cheers.

One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm.

Here's how it went:

'Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.  In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells.  Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells.  But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first.  In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.  That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers.'   

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not.
 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 29, 2008, 10:53:32 PM
amen my brother......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 30, 2008, 07:31:35 AM
And..

I would rather have a bottle in front of me than have a frontal lobotomy.

 :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on January 30, 2008, 09:38:44 AM
And..

I would rather have a bottle in front of me than have a frontal lobotomy.

 :huepfenjump3:

Mi amigo Mike....I will be in Wellington Friday night.....so if you don't have any plans we can go out for dinner and some  :beerchug:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 30, 2008, 10:58:04 AM
Mi amigo Mike....I will be in Wellington Friday night.....so if you don't have any plans we can go out for dinner and some  :beerchug:

Capitol idea my man!  Maybe we can go see the belly dancers and eat some mid-eastern food!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on January 30, 2008, 11:09:43 AM
Capitol idea my man!  Maybe we can go see the belly dancers and eat some mid-eastern food!

GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!! I will Jeff know about this plan so he might go as well....I will give you a ring Friday during the day.....

take care mi amigo......

Jorge
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on January 30, 2008, 01:31:09 PM
GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!! I will Jeff know about this plan so he might go as well....I will give you a ring Friday during the day.....

take care mi amigo......

Jorge

Sorry gentlemen I have a date to drink beer (Friday beer thread) and see Ron White at the Fairgrounds and eat fair food!
Sounds like fun though.....
When are we going to plan a local CVO party/get together?

Rooster452
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 30, 2008, 01:33:22 PM
Sorry gentlemen I have a date to drink beer (Friday beer thread) and see Ron White at the Fairgrounds and eat fair food!
Sounds like fun though.....
When are we going to plan a local CVO party/get together?

Rooster452

Goin off to see ol tater salad huh...Do love the fair food though even though it don't like me.
Is your bike done?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on January 30, 2008, 01:50:01 PM
Goin off to see ol tater salad huh...Do love the fair food though even though it don't like me.
Is your bike done?

Going to the dealer Saturday AM (that's why I'm planning to drink beer and laugh my a$$ off the night before) to discuss the bottom end. Now they're suggesting to weld and balance the crank (I asked them to check the runout). Also changing to Axtell jugs.
Hard stuff ready to go to Gene for painting though. I can relate to Howie's frustration now but if it all works, brother look out!

Rooster452
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 30, 2008, 02:06:43 PM
Going to the dealer Saturday AM (that's why I'm planning to drink beer and laugh my a$$ off the night before) to discuss the bottom end. Now they're suggesting to weld and balance the crank (I asked them to check the runout). Also changing to Axtell jugs.
Hard stuff ready to go to Gene for painting though. I can relate to Howie's frustration now but if it all works, brother look out!

Rooster452

I'd like to tag along ifin you don't mind.  Wanna ride the dyna up?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on January 30, 2008, 02:23:13 PM
Sure great to have you along. On the Dyna may be, depends on what kind of shape I'm in.....
I'll call you....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 30, 2008, 02:30:00 PM
Sure great to have you along. On the Dyna may be, depends on what kind of shape I'm in.....
I'll call you....


You go boy...Ifin you are a wreck you did have fun!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on January 30, 2008, 03:40:11 PM
You go boy...Ifin you are a wreck you did have fun!

I can't go riding because I have to pick the CUSE up.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on January 31, 2008, 03:08:36 PM
Here's a unique concert piece by the Melbourne Symphony for Victoria Bitter beer, the theme is that of VB.


http://youtube.com/watch?v=ewR1RWKlXVc
Title: German Beer Sales Losing Their Fizz
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 31, 2008, 07:40:00 PM
BERLIN - Germany and beer go together like Porsches and the autobahn, but health-conscious residents are turning from the country's traditional beverage in favor of juices and bottled water, sending suds sales down to the lowest levels in 15 years.

According to a government report released Tuesday, the amount of beer sold in Germany fell to the lowest sales figure since 1993 -- dropping by 2.7 percent in 2007 to 22 billion pints, down 612 million pints from 2006.

The Federal Statistics Office said the drop in beer sales came as the demand for beer mixed with fruit juices, soft drinks and other nonalcoholic beverages rose 18.1 percent from 2006 to 2007, with some 887 million pints consumed by thirsty buyers.

Beer consumption in Germany has been falling steadily for more than a decade, a trend that experts have attributed to an increasingly health-conscious public and an aging population that is less likely to binge.

For last year's decline, the German Brewers Association blamed a rainy summer, noting that foul weather dampens the mood for lifting a stein on a summer evening.

But the group also pointed to shifting tastes.

"Our regular customers are getting older and don't drink as much anymore, and generally Germans prefer milder tastes today, and are more health conscious," spokesman Marc-Oliver Huhnholz said.

For the country's remaining beer drinkers, there's more scary news: Their beloved beverage -- often called 'liquid bread' because it is a basic ingredient of many Germans' daily diet -- is getting more expensive.

Some breweries have already raised prices, and many others say they will follow later this year.

The director of the famous Hofbraeuhaus beer hall in Munich said the brewery would increase its prices by about 74 cents per case in April.

"This is not about profit, it's about cost increase," Michael Moeller said, adding that the raw materials for the national beverage -- barley malt and hops -- have been getting more expensive.

Moeller said that per case of beer, the price of malt had increased by 30 cents and hops by 7 cents, and that energy costs to brew beer had risen by 10 percent.

On top of all the bad news, the southwestern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg has said it is considering a ban on selling beer from midnight to 6 a.m.

It's no wonder the Germans lost the title of biggest per capita beer drinkers to the Czechs a few years ago.

But, Huhnholz said, they still drink more than the Irish, who closely follow Germans.



Title: Re: German Beer Sales Losing Their Fizz
Post by: iski on February 01, 2008, 06:54:21 AM

It's no wonder the Germans lost the title of biggest per capita beer drinkers to the Czechs a few years ago.

But, Huhnholz said, they still drink more than the Irish, who closely follow Germans.





Originally from an area with a lot of Czechs.  Great beer -Czech beer - big beer drinkers.  I'm mostly Irish, but I try not to follow Germans too closely.  Never know when they are going to stop real quick & if you've ever run into the back of a stopped German who's been drinking........  ;D


(http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/993/50258390.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 01, 2008, 06:57:07 AM
Hey, I'm a stopped German who's been drinking!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2008, 06:59:21 AM
Hey, I'm a stopped German who's been drinking!


Using 2 second rule following you in this post, Jgeorge.


 :drink:                                                                                               :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on February 01, 2008, 07:21:35 AM
funny.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 01, 2008, 07:24:55 AM
I stopped drinking German's
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2008, 07:31:09 AM
Did you use the 2 second rule? 


Or a Glock? :nixweiss:





 :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RedDevil on February 01, 2008, 08:51:31 AM
Hey, I'm a German who's never stopped drinking.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

    :devil:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on February 01, 2008, 09:20:02 AM
I must have some german some places in my genes. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2008, 01:22:34 PM
German beer looks great!

(http://www.eurolloyd.com/girl1.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RedDevil on February 01, 2008, 01:34:31 PM
German beer looks great!

(http://www.eurolloyd.com/girl1.JPG)

Why yes she it does.  ;)

   :devil:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2008, 01:36:37 PM
More good looking German beers:

(http://www.kvpbrewing.com/images/GERMAN_BEER_GIRLS.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RedDevil on February 01, 2008, 01:42:46 PM
More good looking German beers:

(http://www.kvpbrewing.com/images/GERMAN_BEER_GIRLS.jpg)

I want the "beer" in the back!!  That's the real deal, the other two are just posers. ::)

   :devil:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 01, 2008, 01:45:12 PM
I already posted this one, but I don't think you'll mind! ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 01, 2008, 01:46:13 PM
One more, no mug, but nice form!! ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RedDevil on February 01, 2008, 01:50:11 PM
One more, no mug, but nice form!! ;D

Uh...ummmmmm....errrrrrr....nice. ::) :P

   :devil:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RedDevil on February 01, 2008, 01:50:44 PM
I already posted this one, but I don't think you'll mind! ;)

Ufdah!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 01, 2008, 07:18:41 PM
One more, no mug, but nice form!! ;D

Makes her daddy proud I bet!   :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on February 01, 2008, 11:36:53 PM
Is that going to be in a Super Bowl commercial?  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 02, 2008, 11:19:33 PM
One more, no mug, but nice form!! ;D

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=53915;image)


This chick is famous for her natural abilities, I have seen her on the net before, in the last picture I saw of her, she had a 120z bottle all the way down her throat about an inch from the bottom (http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/blink.gif)  Intresting talent, and she is making herself into quite the internet celebrity, although, she probably wont make much money at it unless she chooses the appropriate career path  :huepfenjump3:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 02, 2008, 11:21:39 PM
this may keep you from reachin for that tap handle  :D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 02, 2008, 11:23:12 PM
now here is a clever idea to keep you at the bar  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on February 03, 2008, 07:31:48 AM
now here is a clever idea to keep you at the bar  :drink:

Not very comfortable though.  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on February 03, 2008, 07:34:49 AM
this may keep you from reachin for that tap handle  :D

 :o  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on February 03, 2008, 07:48:29 AM
this may keep you from reachin for that tap handle  :D

No way, no how, he11 no.


                     
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 03, 2008, 09:32:17 AM
I'm not touching that tap.....        :o 

 ;D


Drank some good barleywine Sat. evening.  Decided it would be best to sit awhile & "rest" before riding home.   ;)

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/371.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 03, 2008, 11:09:46 AM
Take a look.... http://www.greatbrewers.com/  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on February 03, 2008, 01:20:28 PM
At the risk of being labeled a "Beer Snot," recent travels have introduced a new elixer to my stock.  "Blithering Idiot" by Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Inc. Easton, PA is a fine brew.  Found this stuff while searching for Dog Fish Head "Midas Touch."  Found two bottles of "Midas Touch," which didn't last long.  Went back for more.  None to be had.  "Blithering Idiot" looked interesting at 11.1% ABV, so I tried it.  I am very pleased.  Highly recommended.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 04, 2008, 01:16:37 AM
At the risk of being labeled a "Beer Snot," recent travels have introduced a new elixer to my stock.  "Blithering Idiot" by Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Inc. Easton, PA is a fine brew.  Found this stuff while searching for Dog Fish Head "Midas Touch."  Found two bottles of "Midas Touch," which didn't last long.  Went back for more.  None to be had.  "Blithering Idiot" looked interesting at 11.1% ABV, so I tried it.  I am very pleased.  Highly recommended.

you didn't mention the style of this new found elixer so I looked it up,  A Barley wine  :2vrolijk_21:

well at 11.1% ABV this beer commands respect and must be treated with caution... it will sneak up on you without a doubt, try and drink too many of these pups in one night and you will be a  "Blithering Idiot"   :huepfenlol2:

when I find a beer like this I always get a few extra and put a few down in the cellar, aging only helps a barley wine develop more class. this ale will keep for years. expect maximum flavor complexity to peak in 2 to 3 years.  even after a decade this beer will be quite a treat, Although beyond the 3rd year most barley-wines have a tendency to decrease in complexity, so don't wait too long  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on February 04, 2008, 03:41:55 AM
you didn't mention the style of this new found elixer so I looked it up,  A Barley wine   :2vrolijk_21:

well at 11.1% ABV this beer commands respect and must be treated with caution... it will sneak up on you without a doubt, try and drink too many of these pups in one night and you will be a  "Blithering Idiot"   :huepfenlol2:

when I find a beer like this I always get a few extra and put a few down in the cellar, aging only helps a barley wine develop more class. this ale will keep for years. expect maximum flavor complexity to peak in 2 to 3 years.  even after a decade this beer will be quite a treat, Although beyond the 3rd year most barley-wines have a tendency to decrease in complexity, so don't wait too long  :drink:


You are correct, and a fine barley wine it is.  I can't remember if Midas Touch is 11.1 or not........but it's effect is near that of Blithering Idiot.  I had two yesterday afternoon.  Needless to say.........I took a REALLY long nap.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 04, 2008, 08:03:50 AM
You are correct, and a fine barley wine it is.  I can't remember if Midas Touch is 11.1 or not........but it's effect is near that of Blithering Idiot.  I had two yesterday afternoon.  Needless to say.........I took a REALLY long nap.   :2vrolijk_21:

Barleywines are nap inducing, from past experience.  Will look for Blithering Idiot.  Don't drink them that often, but when I do.... hmmmmmm what do the young whippersnappers call it these days..... oh yeah. Buzzworthy.    :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 04, 2008, 08:09:28 AM
I finished a couple Barley Wines called Monster Ale from Brooklyn Brewery over the weekend.  Wow!  Definitely one at a time.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 04, 2008, 08:16:31 AM
I saw Moster Ale at Ye Olde Local Hopsataorium.  Will give it a try next time.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on February 08, 2008, 05:01:31 PM
TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 08, 2008, 05:12:42 PM
TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drink:
Stopped on the way for a Growler of this....  I'll have full report in the morning (if I'm able)

Oskar Blues Gordon

Brewer: Oskar Blues Brewery
Brewed In: Lyons, Colorado
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Alcohol By Volume: 8.7%

Gordon is a hybrid version of strong ale, somewhere between an Imperial Red and a Double IPA. We make it with six different malts and three types of hops, then dry-hop it with a mutha lode of Amarillo hops. It features a gooey, resiny aroma and a luscious mouthfeel. Gordon is brewed with dash of chocolate malt in it, to round out its load of hops and balance the beer. The result is an assertive yet exceptionally smooth version of strong beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 08, 2008, 07:29:58 PM
rough work week for me as well, Its time to become a "Blithering Idiot"  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on February 08, 2008, 07:33:40 PM
rough work week for me as well, Its time to become a "Blithering Idiot"  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Rough work week for me also - so I considered  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: - but tomorrow is the International Motorcycle Expo in Chicago!!!  So, I will save the  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: for tomorrow night!!

Scott
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on February 08, 2008, 07:38:04 PM
rough work week for me as well, Its time to become a "Blithering Idiot"  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Great choice!!  Can't get that stuff here in Aladamnbama.  I'll get some more later this month tho'.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 08, 2008, 08:08:05 PM
Rough work week for me also - so I considered  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: - but tomorrow is the International Motorcycle Expo in Chicago!!!  So, I will save the  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: for tomorrow night!!

Scott

I know we are leaving at 8:00 am hope I'm not draggin ass, I have an even bigger party on Sat night so I choose the lesser of the two evils and opted to go on Sat. instead of Sun.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 08, 2008, 10:53:16 PM
Beer fridge supplies are dangerously low.  Restocking mission plans failed today.  If the fridge goes completely empty... well we just will not let that happen.

Looks like Dos XX's Amber is on sale so will rebuild from there.

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 09, 2008, 06:28:22 PM
For those that don't know much about history...... here is a condensed version.

Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunters/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the winter.

The two most important events in all of history were:

1. The invention of beer, and

2. The invention of the wheel.
The wheel was invented to get man to the beer.

These were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups:

1. Liberals

2. Conservatives.

Once beer was discovered, it required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can were invented yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stay ed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed.

Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to B-B-Q at night while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the Conservative movement.

Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting learned to live off the Conservatives by showing up for the nightly B-B-Q's and doing the sewing, fetching, and hair dressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement.

Some of these Liberal men eventually evolved into women. The rest became known as girlie-men.

Some noteworthy Liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of Democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that Conservatives provided.

Over the years Conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are and were always symbolized by the jackass.

Modern liberals like imported beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard liberal fare. Another interesting evolutionary side note: Most of their women have higher testosterone levels than their men. Most social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in Hollywood and group therapists are Liberals. Liberals invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the pitcher also bat.

Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women. Conservatives are big-game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, corporate executives, athletes, Marines, and generally anyone who works productively. Conservatives who own companies hire other Conservatives who want to work for a living.

Liberals produce little or nothing. They lik e to govern the producers and decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe that Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the Liberals remained in Europe when Conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.

Here ends today's lesson in world history.......

It should be noted that a Liberal may have a momentary urge to angrily respond to the above before forwarding it.

A Conservative will simply laugh and be so convinced of the absolute truth of this history that it will be forwarded immediately to other true believers and to more liberals just to piss them off....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on February 09, 2008, 06:36:04 PM
Rough work week for me also - so I considered  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: - but tomorrow is the International Motorcycle Expo in Chicago!!!  So, I will save the  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: for tomorrow night!!

Scott

Back from the show, so the  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: for the evening has commensed!   :2vrolijk_21:

Scott
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on February 09, 2008, 06:42:58 PM
So.......how was the show, Scott?  :nixweiss: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 09, 2008, 06:44:32 PM
Back from the show, so the  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: for the evening has commensed!   :2vrolijk_21:

Scott
Just returned with a couple of growlers myself! Just open this one http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/51/  Its a sleeper  :huepfenlol2:  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on February 09, 2008, 06:56:26 PM
So.......how was the show, Scott?  :nixweiss: spyder

I enjoyed it!  Most of the metric manufacturers put more effort into it then the MOCO...  Kawasaki and Ducati had great displays...  Victory had a bunch of "Victory custom's" in their display.  Other then the girl showing other girls how to pick up a dropped bike - the MOCO display was "plain."  Their were lots of local shops that put on a good show...  Aligator Bob had a great setup.  Given our extraordinary winter, it was a nice break...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on February 09, 2008, 07:00:17 PM
I enjoyed it!  Most of the metric manufacturers put more effort into it then the MOCO...  Kawasaki and Ducati had great displays...  Victory had a bunch of "Victory custom's" in their display.  Other then the girl showing other girls how to pick up a dropped bike - the MOCO display was "plain."  Their were lots of local shops that put on a good show...  Aligator Bob had a great setup.  Given our extraordinary winter, it was a nice break...
Sounds like it.  I'm always up for a good bike show.. :orange:...that's why I'm getting so excited about heading out to Daytona.  :) spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 10, 2008, 06:05:38 AM
Just returned with a couple of growlers myself! Just open this one http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/51/  Its a sleeper  :huepfenlol2:  :drink:

Howie, I picked up a couple sixes of Middle Ages Friday.  One was their IPA.  Great Stuff!  They're almost gone.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 10, 2008, 10:27:29 PM
I know we are leaving at 8:00 am hope I'm not draggin ass, I have an even bigger party on Sat night so I choose the lesser of the two evils and opted to go on Sat. instead of Sun.


what a great party we had sat. night (http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/party.gif)

one of our brew club brothers threw a valentines days costume party that was just a gas, the costumes were judged and cupid with fairy wings & a tutu was the winner, the funny part was the 55 yr old guy wearing this costume has a 1/2 barrel beer gut,  a white beard and full biceps tats on both arms  ??? what a sight (http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/roflblack.gif)

we got to drink some great beer as well, from a keg of Guinness on nitro (which we finished), to a six pack of 6 yrs of sierra nevada's Big Foot barley wine from 2001-2006, it was amazing how much each year's sample differed, my vote went to 2001 & 2003 as the best of the six years. needless to say sunday was rough going, I didn't get out of bed until 3:30 this afternoon and Im heading back shortly  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 10, 2008, 10:46:01 PM
I enjoyed it!  Most of the metric manufacturers put more effort into it then the MOCO...  Kawasaki and Ducati had great displays...  Victory had a bunch of "Victory custom's" in their display.  Other then the girl showing other girls how to pick up a dropped bike - the MOCO display was "plain."  Their were lots of local shops that put on a good show...  Aligator Bob had a great setup.  Given our extraordinary winter, it was a nice break...

I agree, the Metrics put the MOCO to shame, not only in their displays but in their offerings as well, the 2000cc Kaw was one massive cruzer and they had it customized to the hilt as well, made me swallow some pride when I sat on it.  :-X
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 10, 2008, 10:47:14 PM
the little one kinda scared me when she got on this little dirt rider, she had the same look in her eye that I did 35 yrs ago  :-\
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 10, 2008, 10:48:43 PM
Aligator Bob was spectacular
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 10, 2008, 10:49:41 PM
more bob
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 10, 2008, 10:51:42 PM
brother Roy's seat was just breathtaking in person :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2008, 12:49:58 PM
Great pics, Eagle1.  Kawasaki was the first bike I owned.


This weekend for our overnight trip, we did something a little different, for us:

(http://media.popularmechanics.com/images/heineken-minikeg-430.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 11, 2008, 01:28:04 PM
Howie, I picked up a couple sixes of Middle Ages Friday.  One was their IPA.  Great Stuff!  They're almost gone.
Hey Jim if you can get a hold of some of that Double IPA I think you will really like it ifn you liked the IPA. Another good one is http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/53/  Let me know what u think?   :drink:   :drink:   :drink:   :coolblue:
Title: Beer vs. Water
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 11, 2008, 10:18:05 PM
To all who enjoy a glass of beer or wine... and those who don't.
 
As Ben Franklin said:  In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in
water there is bacteria.

In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if
we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have
absorbed more than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli, (E. coli) - bacteria found in
feces.  In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of poop.

However, we do NOT run that risk when drinking wine & beer (or tequila, rum,
whiskey or other liquor) because alcohol has to go through a purification
process of boiling, filtering and/or fermenting.

Remember:   Water = Poop,   Beer & Wine = Health

Therefore, it's better to drink beer and wine and talk stupid, than to drink water and be
full of chit.

There is no need to thank me for this valuable information:  I'm doing it as a
public service  :)
Title: Re: Beer vs. Water
Post by: spydglide on February 12, 2008, 07:02:21 AM
To all who enjoy a glass of beer or wine... and those who don't.
 
As Ben Franklin said:  In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in
water there is bacteria.

In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if
we drink 1 liter of water each day, at the end of the year we would have
absorbed more than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli, (E. coli) - bacteria found in
feces.  In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of poop.

However, we do NOT run that risk when drinking wine & beer (or tequila, rum,
whiskey or other liquor) because alcohol has to go through a purification
process of boiling, filtering and/or fermenting.

Remember:   Water = Poop,   Beer & Wine = Health

Therefore, it's better to drink beer and wine and talk stupid, than to drink water and be
full of chit.

There is no need to thank me for this valuable information:  I'm doing it as a
public service  :)

thanks.  I'm feeling much better already.  :P har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 12, 2008, 08:13:06 AM
(http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/images/pdbeer&wine.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 12, 2008, 11:31:02 AM
Hey Jim if you can get a hold of some of that Double IPA I think you will really like it ifn you liked the IPA. Another good one is http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/53/  Let me know what u think?   :drink:   :drink:   :drink:   :coolblue:

I'll definitely look for it Friday!  I finished the last of the Impaled Ale yesterday!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 13, 2008, 03:54:46 PM
Ponder this when downing your next brew:

RETIREMENT PLANNING FOR 2008


 


If you had purchased $1000 of Nortel stock one year ago, it would now be worth $49.00.


With Enron, you would have had $16.50 left of the original $1000.


With WorldCom, you would have had less than $5.00 left.


If you had purchased $1000 of Delta Air Lines stock you would have $36.00 left.


But, if you had purchased $1000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all the beer, then turned in the cans for the aluminum recycling REFUND, you would have had $214.00.


Based on the above, the best current investment advice is to drink heavily and recycle.

 

It's called the 401-Keg Plan.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 14, 2008, 02:42:10 PM
 :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2008, 10:21:58 AM
(http://www.picturebookmarking.com/galleries/uploaded/Image.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2008, 10:25:01 AM
(http://content.pyzam.com/funnypics/misc/mi2.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 15, 2008, 10:35:54 AM
Annnnnd How!   :pineapple:   :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 15, 2008, 10:48:22 AM
Happy Friday!  Welcome back BEER thread!   :mango: :bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on February 15, 2008, 10:52:18 AM
cup holder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2008, 10:54:17 AM
(http://www.legendsofamerica.com/photos-RMGS-product/Free%20Beer%20Sign.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2008, 10:56:49 AM
cup holder
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=55483)

Nice looking beer holders......




(http://dailyboomerang.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/cancrusher.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on February 15, 2008, 01:31:18 PM
cup holder
Very nice. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2008, 03:20:00 PM
(http://www.ridemyrtlebeach.com/images/Beer-can-Holder400.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on February 15, 2008, 03:28:37 PM
(http://www.ridemyrtlebeach.com/images/Beer-can-Holder400.jpg)
Excuse me... that sure is a nice refreshing B............ud you have there. :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2008, 04:00:31 PM
Excuse me... that sure is a nice refreshing B............ud you have there. :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Makes me thirsty - and it's beer thirty!

(http://www.united-nations-of-beer.com/images/boobbeer.jpg)


(http://www.elguapocantina.com/Beer-Pong-hot_girl.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2008, 04:14:25 PM
(http://onemansblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 15, 2008, 05:08:41 PM
Headed out in just a few minutes to get a jump on the crowds at our favorite Mexican place...a couple of Margahooties, chased by a Negra Modelo, then over to Ragtime Cafe for a nightcap of Bass Ale topped with a bit of Guiness, just to top the mix off, mind you.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 15, 2008, 05:10:44 PM
Headed out in just a few minutes to get a jump on the crowds at our favorite Mexican place...a couple of Margahooties, chased by a Negra Modelo, then over to Ragtime Cafe for a nightcap of Bass Ale topped with a bit of Guiness, just to top the mix off, mind you.
Atta boy Terry, have one for the boyz!!   :huepfenlol2:      :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on February 15, 2008, 05:21:11 PM
Headed out in just a few minutes to get a jump on the crowds at our favorite Mexican place...a couple of Margahooties, chased by a Negra Modelo, then over to Ragtime Cafe for a nightcap of Bass Ale topped with a bit of Guiness, just to top the mix off, mind you.

 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Have one for me too mi amigo.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 15, 2008, 05:22:27 PM
Atta boy Terry, have one for the boyz!!   :huepfenlol2:      :drink:

I'll tip the Black/Tan in your honor, Howie   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  Hopefully, we'll get to do that in person one of these days, and I'll look forward to that occasion, bro.  First one's on me!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 15, 2008, 05:24:18 PM
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Have one for me too mi amigo.

You tryin' to get me drunk, buddy?  ;)  Wish you could join me, amigo. :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on February 15, 2008, 05:26:07 PM
You tryin' to get me drunk, buddy?  ;)  Wish you could join me, amigo. :drink: :drink:

As if you need Moi for that. I bow to your expertise in the field.  :znotworthy: :znotworthy: :znotworthy:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 15, 2008, 05:44:34 PM
As if you need Moi for that. I bow to your expertise in the field.  :znotworthy: :znotworthy: :znotworthy:

Sometimes, I'm the one bowing to the porcelain idol   :oops: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CVOJOE on February 15, 2008, 05:56:25 PM
Quote
Headed out in just a few minutes to get a jump on the crowds at our favorite Mexican place...a couple of Margahooties, chased by a Negra Modelo, then over to Ragtime Cafe for a nightcap of Bass Ale topped with a bit of Guiness, just to top the mix off, mind you.

Black & Tans...........YES!!!  :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hobo on February 15, 2008, 06:11:53 PM
Will someone drink a beer for me and then tell me how good it was! I've got to be at work for another two hours.  :-\

Hobo
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on February 15, 2008, 06:29:14 PM
It's Friday. Having one now @!!  Or two !!!!!
 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 15, 2008, 09:40:49 PM
I am ashamed...no beer but 1 bottle stags leap one bottle silver oak and Ruth's Chris steaks...Hennessy xo fer desset...hic....mmmm tastes good twice.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on February 16, 2008, 09:43:57 AM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on February 16, 2008, 09:44:30 AM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on February 16, 2008, 09:45:03 AM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 16, 2008, 10:38:26 PM
In honor of Terrry's beloved margahooties:

(http://kristainlondon.typepad.com/dining/images/2007/08/01/img_1703.jpg)

Plan to have some of both of the above tomorrow, & ride, but not at the same time.   :pepper:


When we make 'em at home, I've been known to top them off with beer.  Tastes better than regular & most can't figure out what's different.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 16, 2008, 11:21:56 PM
In honor of Terrry's beloved margahooties:

(http://kristainlondon.typepad.com/dining/images/2007/08/01/img_1703.jpg)

Plan to have some of both of the above tomorrow, & ride, but not at the same time.   :pepper:


When we make 'em at home, I've been known to top them off with beer.  Tastes better than regular & most can't figure out what's different.

 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  Have one for me, Mike!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 17, 2008, 06:55:08 AM
Hey Jim if you can get a hold of some of that Double IPA I think you will really like it ifn you liked the IPA. Another good one is http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/53/  Let me know what u think?   :drink:   :drink:   :drink:   :coolblue:

OK Howie, I found it.  I picked up two 22 oz. bottles yesterday of the Middle Ages Brewery Double IPA and drank them both.  Wow!  Good call!  it's 10% abv.  Good thing I took 3 hours to finish them.  I may need to pay them a visit.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 17, 2008, 08:53:28 AM
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  Have one for me, Mike!!

Another reason for an icy cold margahootie with terkillya!  :2vrolijk_21:

I will Terry & Lisa will have one for ya too, for good measure.

Batton down the hatches - supposed to be stormy your way today &  will be here tonight.




Usually I have triple sec or Cointrou, but just in case:

(http://cache.wonkette.com/images/thumbs/7d9d9e0f78df5c758b7c5dc8817d7e52.jpg)
Disclaimer:I consider this to be a non-partisan recipe.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 17, 2008, 09:50:24 AM
OK Howie, I found it.  I picked up two 22 oz. bottles yesterday of the Middle Ages Brewery Double IPA and drank them both.  Wow!  Good call!  it's 10% abv.  Good thing I took 3 hours to finish them.  I may need to pay them a visit.
Glad you liked it I find it mighty tasty. I just have to make sure I'm in recliner mode  :huepfenlol2:  I get the growlers from their "tasting" room which is basically the back corner room in their beat up old Syracuse factory. Kinda cool but don't expect 5 star service. Just a good bunch of guys playing in beer all day.  :drink: They have prolly 10-15 different styles on tap. Some in the tasting room some you have to ask for specifically and they will run out in the brewery and get it!! Maybe we can figure something out to overnight a couple of growler to ya  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 17, 2008, 11:06:07 AM
Another reason for an icy cold margahootie with terkillya!  :2vrolijk_21:

I will Terry & Lisa will have one for ya too, for good measure.

Batton down the hatches - supposed to be stormy your way today &  will be here tonight.




Usually I have triple sec or Cointrou, but just in case:

(http://cache.wonkette.com/images/thumbs/7d9d9e0f78df5c758b7c5dc8817d7e52.jpg)
Disclaimer:I consider this to be a non-partisan recipe.

I generally prefer Cointrou when concocting home style margahooties...El Paso Chile Co makes a killer mix for a top shelf, or Texas Gold style margahootie, which contains real key lime juice, some orange juice.  Real tasty.  I've never tried mixing beer in, but will have to give that a go.

I just wish our state lawmakers would get realistic and allow beers with more than 6% content, so we could get some of the specialty brews around here.  Goofy.

Already raining here and the wind's kicking up, so enjoy your day...I'm in couch potato mode for the day.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 17, 2008, 12:12:10 PM
I generally prefer Cointrou when concocting home style margahooties...El Paso Chile Co makes a killer mix for a top shelf, or Texas Gold style margahootie, which contains real key lime juice, some orange juice.  Real tasty.  I've never tried mixing beer in, but will have to give that a go.

I just wish our state lawmakers would get realistic and allow beers with more than 6% content, so we could get some of the specialty brews around here.  Goofy.

Already raining here and the wind's kicking up, so enjoy your day...I'm in couch potato mode for the day.
what the hell is a margahootie?? Thats a new one on me and I'm always open to a new concoction and my wife loves margaritas!  :drink: Hey Terry as I've already offered to Jim if we can come up with a easy way to overnight a couple of growlers while the weather is still cool I would be willing to send ya some good stuff. Check out the following links  http://middleagesbrewing.com/    http://www.sudsfactory.com/  and just an fyi if you are in the mood to browse   http://hbd.org/ensmingr/syracuse.html 

Howie
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 17, 2008, 01:04:25 PM
Glad you liked it I find it mighty tasty. I just have to make sure I'm in recliner mode  :huepfenlol2:  I get the growlers from their "tasting" room which is basically the back corner room in their beat up old Syracuse factory. Kinda cool but don't expect 5 star service. Just a good bunch of guys playing in beer all day.  :drink: They have prolly 10-15 different styles on tap. Some in the tasting room some you have to ask for specifically and they will run out in the brewery and get it!! Maybe we can figure something out to overnight a couple of growler to ya  :nixweiss:

I've got several growlers of my own that I can bring empty.  2 hrs there and 2 hrs home makes for a nice road trip on the bike in a couple months.  You buy lunch.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 17, 2008, 01:10:22 PM
I've got several growlers of my own that I can bring empty.  2 hrs there and 2 hrs home makes for a nice road trip on the bike in a couple months.  You buy lunch.
You got it  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 17, 2008, 01:21:31 PM
what the hell is a margahootie?? Thats a new one on me and I'm always open to a new concoction and my wife loves margaritas!  :drink: Hey Terry as I've already offered to Jim if we can come up with a easy way to overnight a couple of growlers while the weather is still cool I would be willing to send ya some good stuff. Check out the following links  http://middleagesbrewing.com/    http://www.sudsfactory.com/  and just an fyi if you are in the mood to browse   http://hbd.org/ensmingr/syracuse.html 

Howie

Howie..Margahootie is just another word for Margarita...must be a Southern thang  ;D ;)  

I've only ever had one of the stronger % beers...Chimay (?), and I REALLY enjoyed it!!!  
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 17, 2008, 01:25:02 PM
Howie..Margahootie is just another word for Margarita...must be a Southern thang  ;D ;)  

I've only ever had one of the stronger % beers...Chimay (?), and I REALLY enjoyed it!!!  
Whats ur southern Margahootie recipe??   :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 17, 2008, 03:06:50 PM
Whats ur southern Margahootie recipe??   :confused5:

Start with one of these products:  http://www.elpasochile.com/  (they have excellent dips as well).  For the best, I use Cointrou (sp?), or Grand Marnier, and at least a Tequilla as good as Quervo 1800, but Gold is better than nothing.  You can substitute Triple Sec and cheaper Tequilla, but the drink suffers, though after a couple, you no longer care   ;D ;D

If you use the straight traditional mix they offer, add a splash of premium orange juice...mmmmmmmmmm.  But be careful, depending on how you mix things, these can be like Indians...they'll sneak up on your ass... ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 17, 2008, 05:26:39 PM
I generally prefer Cointrou when concocting home style margahooties...El Paso Chile Co makes a killer mix for a top shelf, or Texas Gold style margahootie, which contains real key lime juice, some orange juice.  Real tasty.  I've never tried mixing beer in, but will have to give that a go.

I just wish our state lawmakers would get realistic and allow beers with more than 6% content, so we could get some of the specialty brews around here.  Goofy.

Already raining here and the wind's kicking up, so enjoy your day...I'm in couch potato mode for the day.

Got back from riding to lunch & the lake for a quick brewski about 15 minutes before the bottom dropped out.  My better half had threatened me & our riding buds with our lives if we got wet - no rain on the ride, but WINDY.  I lucked out for once....


Terry - yours is very similar to my homemade concoction.   I use Patron now since I like the taste of the blue agave stuff better, even in mixers.  Several others work well as tekillyas for us - the 1800 Cuervo is a favorite also.

Cointrou, triple sec, or Grand Marnier, some lime juice, Patron, & a little OJ sometimes.  A few years back a friend in St. Louis had to STRETCH his recipe, due to lack of ingredients, and he used beer.  Worked ok so depending on my mood, I'll add a little at the end to top off the pitcher.  Will try that El Paso Chile mixer stuff - sounds good.

Saw you guys were getting lots of rain.  Stay safe!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on February 17, 2008, 05:50:49 PM
Got back from riding to lunch & the lake for a quick brewski about 15 minutes before the bottom dropped out. 
Saw you guys were getting lots of rain.  Stay safe!
Heard on the recent news that Tornados were down in Louisana today.  Hope everyone dodged those. :2vrolijk_21:  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 17, 2008, 06:27:04 PM
Heard on the recent news that Tornados were down in Louisana today.  Hope everyone dodged those. :2vrolijk_21:  spyder

Heard the same here.  Hope all are safe.

For some reason, we rarely get tornadoes in this part of the Florida panhandle.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 17, 2008, 08:57:36 PM
Safe and sound here, but there were some awful thunderstorms, and a toad strangler rain for an hour or so.  Tornadoes in the area, but not close enough to worry about where I live.

Mike...glad you guys had a nice, safe, and dry ride  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 18, 2008, 09:33:57 AM
Still raining this morning, but no bad storms in the area we are aware of.  A little loud about 2 this morning.


Our son's pug loves beer.  Wife just sent me this link.


A screen cleaner, posted as a public service:
http://theglobalbible.com/temp/screenclean.swf

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 18, 2008, 05:00:12 PM
Just in case Beer Friday finds you on the road!

http://www.beertravelers.com/
Title: Night of the Living Ales IV
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 18, 2008, 06:59:20 PM
For the fourth consecutive year, CBS will be sponsoring the region’s largest celebration of cask-conditioned ales, Night of the Living Ales. This event will feature around 40 casks of real ale from Chicagoland breweries and some very special guests. As always, this promises to be a big firkin deal for area real ale enthusiasts. Attendees will be able to sample the beers and then select the 2008 Champion Real Ale of Chicagoland. Past champions have been Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, Flossmoor Station X-IPA, and Three Floyds Admiral Lord Nelson.

NotLA IV will be held at Goose Island Wrigleyville, 3535 N Clark St, Chicago, The date is March 1st, from 6-10 pm (9:45 last call). Tickets will cost $35 for members, $40 nonmembers, purchased in advance through Chicago Beer Society. Admission includes a tasting glass, unlimited beer samples, and appetizers (artisanal meats and cheeses; Goose Island grub)

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 18, 2008, 10:16:11 PM
I'm so friggin jealous!  That sounds like something I'd REALLY like.  I don't know many people that appreciate REAL beer the way I do.  I've got a lot of friends and neighbors that are lite beer drinkers.  Funny thing though, at my daughter's graduation party, the cooler with the case of Beck's Dark was the 1st one empty.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 19, 2008, 08:07:27 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 19, 2008, 08:25:26 AM
warm beer, if only......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 19, 2008, 08:28:59 AM
warm beer, if only......
Mornin' Jim! Would you happen to know if I can pick up one of them Holsteins at the auction??   :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on February 19, 2008, 09:32:30 AM
warm beer, if only......

It's not warm beer, it's "Rodeo Cold" beer! ::) ;D

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 19, 2008, 10:30:56 AM
If ya went a little further back it would be close to the right colour and consistency!!

 :huepfenlol2:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on February 19, 2008, 10:34:09 AM
If ya went a little further back it would be close to the right colour and consistency!!

 :huepfenlol2:

Nige
Ewwww!!! :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 19, 2008, 01:40:10 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 19, 2008, 01:40:55 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 19, 2008, 01:41:41 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 19, 2008, 01:42:16 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 19, 2008, 01:43:24 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 19, 2008, 01:43:53 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 19, 2008, 01:44:42 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 19, 2008, 01:58:54 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on February 19, 2008, 02:01:50 PM
More traveling = More new beer experiences for me.  Since we're a bit "sheltered" from the "good stuff" in Alabama, I've been like a rat in a cheese factory lately.  Not long ago I wrote about "Blithering Idiot," a wonderful 11.1% ABV barleywine.  I've found another fine nectar from the Weyerbacher brewery:  Double Simcoe IPA.  This one is 9% ABV, and is it ever GOOD!  Another one of those sippin' beers, if for no other reason than it tastes really good, however there is a chug factor that kicks in once half way through a bottle.  The resultant belch is most obnoxious in terms of decibels, yet surprisingly pleasant in that there is no bitter aftertaste.  Highly recommended, but be aware that the four pack will take just over twelve singles to acquire, and this is another beer best consumed when you are settled in for the day.  Cheers!   :drink:   :beerchug:


Have I mentioned that third shift SUCKS?   :(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 19, 2008, 07:37:14 PM
Reggab - third shift sucks gnat balls.  Agreed on those barleywines.  They sneak up on ya and Wham!

It's like Friday everyday when I read this thread & see all the new stuff. :2vrolijk_21:


An epiphany or 2 was realized as I read this post of Eagle1's from above:

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=56116)





(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/wteach/smileybeer.jpg)


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 20, 2008, 12:22:19 AM
More traveling = More new beer experiences for me.  Since we're a bit "sheltered" from the "good stuff" in Alabama, I've been like a rat in a cheese factory lately.  Not long ago I wrote about "Blithering Idiot," a wonderful 11.1% ABV barleywine.  I've found another fine nectar from the Weyerbacher brewery:  Double Simcoe IPA.  This one is 9% ABV, and is it ever GOOD!  Another one of those sippin' beers, if for no other reason than it tastes really good, however there is a chug factor that kicks in once half way through a bottle.  The resultant belch is most obnoxious in terms of decibels, yet surprisingly pleasant in that there is no bitter aftertaste.  Highly recommended, but be aware that the four pack will take just over twelve singles to acquire, and this is another beer best consumed when you are settled in for the day.  Cheers!   :drink:   :beerchug:


Have I mentioned that third shift SUCKS?   :(

Weyerbacher has created a gem of a brew, to be short and concise. The eclectics among us know the unique flavor of the simcoe hop and as a home-brewer I realize the time and attention it takes to infuse the quality of the hop into the brew, overall A great brew has been made here!  I've been disappointed with other weyerbacher offerings in the past, and I'm glad to report that this beer did not fall into the same category. Overall, this is a solid imperial IPA that has a hefty grain bill as well. It does however tend to be a bit 1-dimensional with such a strong focus on the simcoe hop.  It starts with the citrus and pine of the hop, then leads you into malty areas. The malt is sweet and strong enough to be tasted of the simcoe but balanced enough not to take over. As it flows further in your mouth and down your throat the hops take full charge again and eclipse the malts. You can feel the bitterness bite the sides of your tongue. There is even a slight metallic bitterness that starts off the aftertaste. You are left with the residual sweetness of the malts playing nicely with the hops in the warm glow of the higher ABV. A very tasty beverage that warms you on those cold winter days  :2vrolijk_21:

Simcoe is a relatively new hybrid variety similar to Cascade but higher in bitterness. What attracts brewers and drinkers to the variety is a distinctive citrus aroma combined with a high alpha-acid content that imparts a strong but pleasurable bitterness. Research into the hybrid was initially a financially-motivated enterprise (big surprise)... megabreweries trying to get more hop bang for their buck. It is a proprietary hop, and the name "Simcoe" is a registered trademark of Yakima Chief Ranches, LLC. This hybrid hop was created to allow maximum aromatic oils, along with low cohumulone (harshness) levels, so that brewers can really load up a lot of 'em in a beer and not have any harshness. The piney, citrusy notes are all here, and in a very clean (non-harsh) way, as well as having an aroma with impact.

I've done a few brews with Simcoe hops, and have found them to give some unique grapefruit or tangerine - like notes to pale ales. I haven't really used them in huge quantities, but with their relatively high AA% they can surly make a big impact on a beer. I think they are a great hop that has been flying under the radar for quit some time now, and I particularly like using them in conjunction with Amarillo hops to add a floral Bouquet to the mix.

To give a beer a impressive hop character I use Simcoe hops at three points in the brewing process. To begin with, I use a technique referred to as first wort hopping, in which Simcoe is added to the sweet wort as it enters the kettle. When the wort comes to a boil in the kettle I add Amarillo hops, adding another layer to the bitterness of the beer. Later in the brewing process I steep a large amount of Simcoe in the whirlpool to impart a distinct hop aroma. Finally, after transferring into my Cornelius keg, I dry hop the beer with a mixture of Simcoe & Amarillo, which instills a hoppy aroma with notes of pine and grapefruit. It brings back some great memories of the Memorial Holiday beer I did last year  ::)


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.  :alcohol: :alcohol: :alcohol:  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 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=30533;image)




Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on February 20, 2008, 01:23:01 AM
Weyerbacher has created a gem of a brew, to be short and concise. The eclectics among us know the unique flavor of the simcoe hop and as a home-brewer I realize the time and attention it takes to infuse the quality of the hop into the brew, overall A great brew has been made here!  I've been disappointed with other weyerbacher offerings in the past, and I'm glad to report that this beer did not fall into the same category. Overall, this is a solid imperial IPA that has a hefty grain bill as well. It does however tend to be a bit 1-dimensional with such a strong focus on the simcoe hop.  It starts with the citrus and pine of the hop, then leads you into malty areas. The malt is sweet and strong enough to be tasted of the simcoe but balanced enough not to take over. As it flows further in your mouth and down your throat the hops take full charge again and eclipse the malts. You can feel the bitterness bite the sides of your tongue. There is even a slight metallic bitterness that starts off the aftertaste. You are left with the residual sweetness of the malts playing nicely with the hops in the warm glow of the higher ABV. A very tasty beverage that warms you on those cold winter days  :2vrolijk_21:

Simcoe is a relatively new hybrid variety similar to Cascade but higher in bitterness. What attracts brewers and drinkers to the variety is a distinctive citrus aroma combined with a high alpha-acid content that imparts a strong but pleasurable bitterness. Research into the hybrid was initially a financially-motivated enterprise (big surprise)... megabreweries trying to get more hop bang for their buck. It is a proprietary hop, and the name "Simcoe" is a registered trademark of Yakima Chief Ranches, LLC. This hybrid hop was created to allow maximum aromatic oils, along with low cohumulone (harshness) levels, so that brewers can really load up a lot of 'em in a beer and not have any harshness. The piney, citrusy notes are all here, and in a very clean (non-harsh) way, as well as having an aroma with impact.

I've done a few brews with Simcoe hops, and have found them to give some unique grapefruit or tangerine - like notes to pale ales. I haven't really used them in huge quantities, but with their relatively high AA% they can surly make a big impact on a beer. I think they are a great hop that has been flying under the radar for quit some time now, and I particularly like using them in conjunction with Amarillo hops to add a floral Bouquet to the mix.

To give a beer a impressive hop character I use Simcoe hops at three points in the brewing process. To begin with, I use a technique referred to as first wort hopping, in which Simcoe is added to the sweet wort as it enters the kettle. When the wort comes to a boil in the kettle I add Amarillo hops, adding another layer to the bitterness of the beer. Later in the brewing process I steep a large amount of Simcoe in the whirlpool to impart a distinct hop aroma. Finally, after transferring into my Cornelius keg, I dry hop the beer with a mixture of Simcoe & Amarillo, which instills a hoppy aroma with notes of pine and grapefruit. It brings back some great memories of the Memorial Holiday beer I did last year  ::)






Interested read, but way over my head.  I just like it.  Great stuff.  I have two left for when I finish this shift.  REALLY looking forward to them, and I will get some more.  There are over 900 varieties of beer in the store I've been visiting.  I have my task, and I'll do my best.   :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 20, 2008, 08:22:03 AM
Weyerbacher has created a gem of a brew, to be short and concise. The eclectics among us know the unique flavor of the simcoe hop and as a home-brewer I realize the time and attention it takes to infuse the quality of the hop into the brew, overall A great brew has been made here!  I've been disappointed with other weyerbacher offerings in the past, and I'm glad to report that this beer did not fall into the same category. Overall, this is a solid imperial IPA that has a hefty grain bill as well. It does however tend to be a bit 1-dimensional with such a strong focus on the simcoe hop.  It starts with the citrus and pine of the hop, then leads you into malty areas. The malt is sweet and strong enough to be tasted of the simcoe but balanced enough not to take over. As it flows further in your mouth and down your throat the hops take full charge again and eclipse the malts. You can feel the bitterness bite the sides of your tongue. There is even a slight metallic bitterness that starts off the aftertaste. You are left with the residual sweetness of the malts playing nicely with the hops in the warm glow of the higher ABV. A very tasty beverage that warms you on those cold winter days  :2vrolijk_21:

Simcoe is a relatively new hybrid variety similar to Cascade but higher in bitterness. What attracts brewers and drinkers to the variety is a distinctive citrus aroma combined with a high alpha-acid content that imparts a strong but pleasurable bitterness. Research into the hybrid was initially a financially-motivated enterprise (big surprise)... megabreweries trying to get more hop bang for their buck. It is a proprietary hop, and the name "Simcoe" is a registered trademark of Yakima Chief Ranches, LLC. This hybrid hop was created to allow maximum aromatic oils, along with low cohumulone (harshness) levels, so that brewers can really load up a lot of 'em in a beer and not have any harshness. The piney, citrusy notes are all here, and in a very clean (non-harsh) way, as well as having an aroma with impact.

I've done a few brews with Simcoe hops, and have found them to give some unique grapefruit or tangerine - like notes to pale ales. I haven't really used them in huge quantities, but with their relatively high AA% they can surly make a big impact on a beer. I think they are a great hop that has been flying under the radar for quit some time now, and I particularly like using them in conjunction with Amarillo hops to add a floral Bouquet to the mix.

To give a beer a impressive hop character I use Simcoe hops at three points in the brewing process. To begin with, I use a technique referred to as first wort hopping, in which Simcoe is added to the sweet wort as it enters the kettle. When the wort comes to a boil in the kettle I add Amarillo hops, adding another layer to the bitterness of the beer. Later in the brewing process I steep a large amount of Simcoe in the whirlpool to impart a distinct hop aroma. Finally, after transferring into my Cornelius keg, I dry hop the beer with a mixture of Simcoe & Amarillo, which instills a hoppy aroma with notes of pine and grapefruit. It brings back some great memories of the Memorial Holiday beer I did last year  ::)






While I only posses the vaguest of understandings of the brewmaster's art, the above sounds damn good.

 :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://www.mountainhomebrew.com/ProductImages/homebrewingsupplies/thumb_Leaf%20Hops.jpg)
simcoe hops

(http://www.highgravitybrew.com/productcart/pc/catalog/hops_sm.gif)
amarillo hops
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 20, 2008, 08:26:50 AM
Amarillo hops look like Brussels Sprouts.  They MUST be good for me. 

BTW, this thread has moved into the top ten all time threads with most posts.  (I was looking at forum stats yesterday).  So much to say, so little time.  We've barely scratched the surface when it comes to BEER!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 20, 2008, 08:48:56 AM
jgeorge - Had no idea this thread was in the top ten.  :2vrolijk_21:


BTW - I checked with the Eff Bee Eye & the See Eye A-ee & if you really are a MoCo plant here, they were not aware of it.   ;) ;D :pepper:




They really like all the beer & boobs pics though & frankly I don't think they are paying attention to much else.



(http://cache.gizmodo.com/images/asahibeer1001974.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 21, 2008, 07:54:32 AM
Based on the Heiniken small keg success of a couple of weeks ago, considering others:

(http://www.worldbeers.com.au/images/uploads/Bitburger_Keg.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 21, 2008, 07:56:13 AM
(http://www.fourseasonsamusements.com/photos/beer-keg-racer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 21, 2008, 08:00:04 AM
(http://members.aol.com/shawnschinalife/images/beer_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 21, 2008, 08:35:40 AM
Way back, when I was about 23 there was a German beer Dinkelacher, it came in the small kegs. We would drink them on the weekends, that was the only one available locally, in NJ to us back then. Haven't seen it in years.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 21, 2008, 08:45:22 AM
Talon - not familiar with that one.

Like Paulaner & it/s not hard to find.  Most of the German beers are very good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 21, 2008, 09:26:08 AM
Me enjoying a Paulaner while waiting for the results of a BBQ competition I entered last fall.  The keg was gone in about an hour.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 21, 2008, 09:28:53 AM
another with my Brother.  This time I'm protecting it a little better.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 21, 2008, 09:40:00 AM
Like I said it's been about 25 years since I had this beer. It was a little different than these. It had a rubber stopper in the top, you bought a tap, which was plastic with a long plastic pipe you would push thru the center of the rubber stopper, and there was two opposing clips that would latch to the rim on the top of the keg.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on February 21, 2008, 11:43:53 AM
Way back, when I was about 23 there was a German beer Dinkelacher, it came in the small kegs. We would drink them on the weekends, that was the only one available locally, in NJ to us back then. Haven't seen it in years.

Drink a Dink! :drink: ;) :2vrolijk_21:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 21, 2008, 11:48:54 AM
Remember the "green death"?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 21, 2008, 11:54:08 AM
(http://members.aol.com/shawnschinalife/images/beer_1.jpg)

OH YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :2vrolijk_21:

Paulaner is the Benchmark Hefe, great banana and clove flavors  :bananarock:  :bananarock:

We have an  "Old Chicago" Bar that has it on tap  ::)

Bartender, please remove the frickin lemon wedge! and dont let it happen again  >:(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 21, 2008, 11:54:57 AM
Woo! Woo!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 21, 2008, 03:07:32 PM
OH YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :2vrolijk_21:

Paulaner is the Benchmark Hefe, great banana and clove flavors  :bananarock:  :bananarock:

We have an  "Old Chicago" Bar that has it on tap  ::)

Bartender, please remove the frickin lemon wedge! and dont let it happen again  >:(

Paulaner is a favorite & each time we ride to Helen, Georgia it's inspiration to get there in time for a few, also.

F'ing A!!   Beer don't need no stinkin' lemon or lime or orange or any other foo-foo fruity wedges, dammit!   :2vrolijk_21:


Jgeorge - bet that Paulaner tastes great with your great BBQ. Using "BBQ"  is the way it's supposed to be spelled, too!  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 21, 2008, 03:35:58 PM
Now here's a superb English Beer that is one of my favourites. Notably the Brits have been brewing beer since before Davy Crockett hit the headlines so you guys should really try and look it up.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 21, 2008, 03:40:13 PM
Now here's a superb English Beer that is one of my favourites. Notably the Brits have been brewing beer since before Davy Crockett hit the headlines so you guys should really try and look it up.



What style of beer is it, I'll look for some, we have a few places with large selections of imports.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 21, 2008, 03:40:42 PM
and this is another - this is probably one of the best selling English Cask beers and is probably my favourite.

LANDLORD
A Classic Strong Pale Ale, Landlord has won more awards nationally than any other beer: This includes four times as Champion at the Brewers' International Exhibition and four times as CAMRA’s beer of the year.  
Refreshingly reliable, nationaly renowned, this full drinking Pale Ale with a complex and hoppy aroma has real "Pulling Power" and stands out in any bar as the ideal regular.
4.3% ABV  
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 21, 2008, 03:45:04 PM
Cask London Pride - 4.1% a.b.v.

Appearance
If we take a look at the beer it is a deep golden amber colour with a bright sparkling clarity that makes the beer very appetising.

Aroma
Swirl the beer round slightly and take in the aroma, London Pride has hints of treacle toffee with a digestive biscuit flavour coming through. These notes are derived from both pale ale and crystal malts added to the brew. The malt is supported by some floral, grassy flavours that come from the hops.

Flavour
Take a taste, the beer has an initial sweetness from the malt, this is balanced with a clean bitterness. The hops contribute grapefruit flavours to the beer giving a mouth watering, zesty character to London Pride. The toffee, biscuit notes are key to the overall flavour of this beer.

mmmmmmmm - think I need one now!

Nige

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 22, 2008, 09:07:27 AM
I can almost smell it through the puter.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on February 22, 2008, 09:12:00 AM
Is it beer thirsty yet?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 22, 2008, 09:13:07 AM
Hell's yeah...Cain't drink all day without startin first thing in the morning   :mango:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 22, 2008, 09:14:41 AM
Hell's yeah...Cain't drink all day without startin first thing in the morning   :mango:

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 09:35:35 AM
Nige - those English beers sound great!

Will be searching for these at Ye Olde Beeratorium on my next visit.


Mike

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on February 22, 2008, 09:40:01 AM
Got to be after noon some place in the world.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 22, 2008, 09:45:59 AM
2.45pm here - Friday afternoon - I feel a Beer on the horizon and it's heading my way !

 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 09:46:30 AM
Got to be after noon some place in the world.

Yes, in Adelaide its after 1 am on Saturday already.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

Have not drunk to the Aussies in a while, today is as good as any.  But will have to wait a few hours due to w--k.

In Northumberland, it's almost 3 pm.     :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 09:47:46 AM
2.45pm here - Friday afternoon - I feel a Beer on the horizon and it's heading my way !

 8)

I'll drink to that!   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 22, 2008, 09:49:33 AM
Eeewwww the W word...Me too. Crap.  At least I will Eff em today til I leave.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 09:52:32 AM
Will hang until noon & after that, any w--k is highly doubtful.

Hell, it's completely impossible.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 22, 2008, 09:54:21 AM
Will hang until noon & after that, any w--k is highly doubtful.

Hell, it's completely impossible.  :drink:

You sir, are a bad seed!  I am outta here around noon too because of your power of suggestion...Slainte  :drink:  Have a large weekend
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 10:25:50 AM
You sir, are a bad seed!  I am outta here around noon too because of your power of suggestion...Slainte  :drink:  Have a large weekend
:drink:

I have been known to be a bad influence & enjoy the hell out of being influenced, badly.

Slainte  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 22, 2008, 10:29:48 AM
Beer Me!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 10:37:03 AM
(http://www.k9.net.nz/BlogImages/mid/BeerDog-MS.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 22, 2008, 10:38:00 AM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 10:41:02 AM
(http://www.sudsgear.com/ProductImages/shotgun/shotgun-l1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 10:42:33 AM
(http://www.worth1000.com/entries/110500/110593WDFC_w.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 22, 2008, 10:44:19 AM
(http://www.sudsgear.com/ProductImages/shotgun/shotgun-l1.jpg)

Shot gunning a beer, we use to do this in Highschool! Man, brings back memories, I think, kind of fuzzy!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 10:51:22 AM
Shot gunning a beer, we use to do this in Highschool! Man, brings back memories, I think, kind of fuzzy!

We used to do this, too.  Sometimes I remember getting up after a few, but for some reason can't remember falling down.   ;D

(http://a1276.g.akamai.net/7/1276/734/7426edbca88520/resource.harley-davidson.com/media/images/productphotos/MC/99333_08V_M_22d15.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 10:52:42 AM
(http://www.harley-davidson.com/media/images/productphotos/MC/99300_06V_M_1f654.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on February 22, 2008, 11:36:02 AM
I never start drinking before the school bus runs.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 11:53:29 AM
(http://www.beerschool.com/wp-content/files/2007/10/beerbus.jpg)

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 11:56:17 AM
(http://media.truckblog.com/videostills/school_bus_wheelie.jpg)

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 22, 2008, 12:03:24 PM
(http://www.beerschool.com/wp-content/files/2007/10/beerbus.jpg)

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We have quite a few breweries near me, there use to be a group called Foam On The Range. They had converted an old city bus with two keg refrigerators, and food, they did tours to all the local breweries. A our brew club and two others hired them to take us to Denver, about 60 miles, to the Great American Brew Fest one year. It was a blast, drank all the way down, bus pulled up right in front we sat in the bus drinking until they opened the doors.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 12:13:37 PM
School bus wheelie video:

http://www.heavy.com/video/38971 (http://www.heavy.com/video/38971)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 12:15:16 PM
We have quite a few breweries near me, there use to be a group called Foam On The Range. They had converted an old city bus with two keg refrigerators, and food, they did tours to all the local breweries. A our brew club and two others hired them to take us to Denver, about 60 miles, to the Great American Brew Fest one year. It was a blast, drank all the way down, bus pulled up right in front we sat in the bus drinking until they opened the doors.

Sometimes for a birthday we will rent a limo & drink & drink on the way to a restaurant & back& nobody has to drive anywhere.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 22, 2008, 12:16:55 PM
I never start drinking before the school bus runs.

Why, are you the driver?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 12:21:13 PM
(http://alexf.smugmug.com/photos/175536534-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 22, 2008, 12:23:37 PM
Here is my bus driver from when I was a kid......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 22, 2008, 12:26:38 PM
This was our driver! ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 12:53:54 PM
Fiction?

(http://images.andrewsmcmeel.com/media/4397/large.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 22, 2008, 12:59:50 PM
Beer o'clock has arrived and it is:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 22, 2008, 01:05:26 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 01:06:52 PM
(http://www.jackwhoppy.com.au/images/ts_adults/beer_o_clock.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 01:07:25 PM
(http://www.jknowles.com.au/shop/image.php?productid=16218)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 22, 2008, 01:09:47 PM
(http://content.pyzam.com/graphics/alcohol/BeerThirty.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 22, 2008, 01:56:12 PM
Shot gunning a beer, we use to do this in Highschool! Man, brings back memories, I think, kind of fuzzy!

And who can forget the infamous BEER BONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :bananarock: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 22, 2008, 02:06:03 PM
And now to meet the challenging demands of professional alcoholics the all new Ronco OCTABONG!!!!!!!


WARNING!:
THIS PRODUCT ACCELERATES THE VOLUME OF FLUIDS THAT A USER CAN CONSUME. THE USER MAY CONSUME LARGER QUANTITIES OF FLUID IN A SHORTER PERIOD OF TIME THAN DRINKING WITHOUT THIS PRODUCT. USERS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT THEY CONSUME OUT OF THIS PRODUCT, WHICH COULD BE BEER/ALCOHOL. USING BEER/ALCOHOL IN THIS PRODUCT WILL RESULT IN QUICK ELEVATIONS IN BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL, AND INTOXICATION WILL OCCUR MORE QUICKLY AND MORE INTENSELY THAN CONSUMING FLUIDS WITHOUT THIS PRODUCT. THIS MAY AFFECT THE USERS ABILITY TO FULLY APPRECIATE THEIR LEVEL OF INTOXICATION. THIS UNIT IS TO BE USED ONLY BY EXPERIENCED, LEGAL AGED DRINKERS, WHO KNOW THEIR LIMIT ON ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION. THIS UNIT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED BY INEXPERIENCED DRINKERS. THIS UNIT SHOULD NEVER BE USED, OR FURNISHED TO PERSONS UNDER 21. NEVER USE THIS UNIT TO CONSUME LIQUOR. NEVER OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AFTER USING THIS UNIT TO CONSUME ALCOHOL. THE USER SHOULD NOT CONSUME MORE THAN TWO CHAMBERS OF BEER IN 24 HOURS. (THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS EIGHT SEPARATE CHAMBERS) FAILURE TO USE THIS PRODUCT ACCORDING TO THESE GUIDELINES, OR USE WITH LIQUOR, WILL RESULT IN DANGEROUS INCREASES IN BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE USER ASSUMES ALL RISKS IN ANY WAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 22, 2008, 02:08:04 PM
THE BEER BONG OF THE 21st CENTURY!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 22, 2008, 02:11:49 PM
Each bonger will just need to direct their tube opening skyward, so gravity doesn’t spill your suds. When all is settled, countdown to a simulatenous race. Depending on your height you may have to take a knee, but do make sure to straighten your tubing for maximum flow!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 22, 2008, 02:34:31 PM
Team Work!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 22, 2008, 02:34:57 PM
THE BEER BONG OF THE 21st CENTURY!

 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 22, 2008, 05:10:28 PM
Now here's a superb English Beer that is one of my favourites. Notably the Brits have been brewing beer since before Davy Crockett hit the headlines so you guys should really try and look it up.



Found the London Pride, but not the Landlord, by Timothy Taylor. Cell phone picture, little blurry.

Not bad! They also had their Porter there. I'm still drinking, let you know what I think when I'm done!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CVOJOE on February 22, 2008, 06:39:26 PM
How does some real Oktoberfest (imported) beer and German sausage & potato salad sound?  :nixweiss:

 :drink:
Joe
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 22, 2008, 07:22:15 PM
Found the London Pride, but not the Landlord, by Timothy Taylor. Cell phone picture, little blurry.

Not bad! They also had their Porter there. I'm still drinking, let you know what I think when I'm done!   :drink:

Glad you found the London Pride. Hope it travels well across the pond. I've had a few tonight plus a few Theakstons and all washed down with a few JD's on the rocks. Hic - ahllseeyalltomorra !  :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 25, 2008, 04:38:29 AM
Found the London Pride, but not the Landlord, by Timothy Taylor. Cell phone picture, little blurry.

Not bad! They also had their Porter there. I'm still drinking, let you know what I think when I'm done!   :drink:

Make sure you don't put it in the cooler. It needs to be drunk at room temperature or just below.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 25, 2008, 07:16:39 AM
Make sure you don't put it in the cooler.  It needs to be drunk at room temperature or just below.
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Oh, I don't know about that......... 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 25, 2008, 07:19:55 AM
Room temp in jolly ol England is 65 isn't ?....Room temp down here is whatever I set the blinkin ac at...87 yesterday!
Not trying to rub it in but where was winter at?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 25, 2008, 07:20:08 AM
Make sure you don't put it in the cooler.  It needs to be drunk at room temperature or just below.
[/quote

Oh, I don't know about that......... 

Well you might not know about that, but you'll have to take the word of a Brit as it is a Brit beer !

 ::)

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 25, 2008, 07:24:36 AM
Well you might not know about that, but you'll have to take the word of a Brit as it is a Brit beer !

 ::)

Nige

Room temp for me yesterday was on the floor of my garage which was 34 yesterday.  Perfect for the Smuttynose IPA I was drinking.  I understand the reasons for drinking it at RT.  I would just like it better cold.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 25, 2008, 07:53:20 AM
Room temp for me yesterday was on the floor of my garage which was 34 yesterday.  Perfect for the Smuttynose IPA I was drinking.  I understand the reasons for drinking it at RT.  I would just like it better cold.

OK so lets get definitive on this VERY important matter. My statement about it being served at room temperature or just below was somewhat ambiguous as you could be living in Northern Alaska (served as a lollipop) or in central Africa where it could be blood heat or more (huh)

Optimum temperature for live Cask conditioned beer is between 52f & 55f - any warmer than this and it may start to taste unpleasant - any colder and you will not get the flavours of the beer coming through.

Amen.

Nige

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 25, 2008, 07:54:35 AM
Thanks for the clarification... :orange:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 25, 2008, 08:17:14 AM
I have had beer at room temp plenty of times - best for me when "room temp" is somewhere below 40 F.  Have had some beers at 55 F & understand the flavor reasoning behind the temp served (I am in the food biz) but it's also what people are accustomed to (cold vs cool vs warm).  Anyway, a few seconds after the amber nectar of the gods enters my mouth, it's nearer my body temp than serving temp anyway. 

It was a Yuengling & Sierra Nevada weekend, with a little Dogfishead Amber thrown in for good measure.


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 25, 2008, 08:20:39 AM
Yup...Sometimes a icy cold domestic lager is just the thing, piped down quickly of course.  I carry a cooler in the truck at all times, ifin I have to ice my ales I will...Hell thay warm up to 50 purty quick down here in god's waiting room.

I had some Terrapin Rye and some nice amber from Michigan I can''t remember, it had a bird on it...Bell's maybe.

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 25, 2008, 08:21:58 AM
I have had beer at room temp plenty of times - best for me when "room temp" is somewhere below 40 F.  Have had some beers at 55 F & understand the flavor reasoning behind the temp served (I am in the food biz) but it's also what people are accustomed to (cold vs cool vs warm).  Anyway, a few seconds after the amber nectar of the gods enters my mouth, it's nearer my body temp than serving temp anyway. 

It was a Yuengling & Sierra Nevada weekend, with a little Dogfishead Amber thrown in for good measure.

Sounds good - unfortunately I only got to have a case of Food Poisoning !

 :smilie_daumenneg:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 25, 2008, 08:27:36 AM
Sounds good - unfortunately I only got to have a case of Food Poisoning !

 :smilie_daumenneg:

Sorry to read that, Nige.  Hope you are feeling better. 

Never been to England, but when I go, I plan to drink room temp beer & learn to like it.   :2vrolijk_21:

(At least until I can get back home & drink the colder stuff).   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 25, 2008, 08:34:39 AM
Sorry to read that, Nige.  Hope you are feeling better. 

Never been to England, but when I go, I plan to drink room temp beer & learn to like it.   :2vrolijk_21:

(At least until I can get back home & drink the colder stuff).   ;D

There will be nothing for you to learn Mike - you will have died and gone to heaven ! :2vrolijk_09:

 ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 25, 2008, 08:36:25 AM
There will be nothing for you to learn Mike - you will have died and gone to heaven ! :2vrolijk_09:

 ;D

Nige - Shoots my to get to heaven without dying all to hell.   ;D   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 25, 2008, 09:34:05 AM
Make sure you don't put it in the cooler. It needs to be drunk at room temperature or just below.

Nige, It was good, but probably better locally, the ones I bought were at the end of beer life, bottled in October. With the shipping, and not being a well known beer here it sat for a while. I keep them in the fridge, but when I drink I usually take out four or five before I start. If you like cellar temp beer here in the states, you probably won't find many, some breweries/brew pubs, do but not all. Order two at a time, then the second one will be less chilled!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 25, 2008, 09:38:52 AM
Nige, It was good, but probably better locally, the ones I bought were at the end of beer life, bottled in October. With the shipping, and not being a well known beer here it sat for a while. I keep them in the fridge, but when I drink I usually take out four or five before I start. If you like cellar temp beer here in the states, you probably won't find many, some breweries/brew pubs, do but not all. Order two at a time, then the second one will be less chilled!

Probably right on the "better locally" thing Craig.

The very best it can be is when it is served direct from the cask via the hand pump. Then it's down to the local bar and wether they know how to keep, prepare and serve cask beer. When it's right you don't want to go home.

 :alcohol:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 25, 2008, 09:39:56 AM
Nige, It was good, but probably better locally, the ones I bought were at the end of beer life, bottled in October. With the shipping, and not being a well known beer here it sat for a while. I keep them in the fridge, but when I drink I usually take out four or five before I start. If you like cellar temp beer here in the states, you probably won't find many, some breweries/brew pubs, do but not all. Order two at a time, then the second one will be less chilled!

What if you accidentally drink the second one first?   :drink: :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 25, 2008, 09:46:58 AM
Ohh I hate when that happens because it requires a third!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 25, 2008, 09:48:49 AM
What if you accidentally drink the second one first?   :drink: :'(

 :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 25, 2008, 11:52:30 AM
If we all get one of these we can have the Friday Beer Races!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuN5seRrY_Q
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 25, 2008, 12:04:27 PM
If we all get one of these we can have the Friday Beer Races!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuN5seRrY_Q

Yeah!



There are other kinds of beer races.

(http://www.clubecm.com/gaoc04_004.jpg)



& there is always


Beer pong
(http://www.drinkinghabits.com/images/beerpong.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 25, 2008, 01:40:37 PM
Probably right on the "better locally" thing Craig.

The very best it can be is when it is served direct from the cask via the hand pump. Then it's down to the local bar and wether they know how to keep, prepare and serve cask beer. When it's right you don't want to go home.

 :alcohol:

Midwest largest celebration of cask-conditioned ales, "Night of the Living Ales" is this weekend, around 40 casks to sample, all will be served 55 F, its the Law! and some very special ones will be on a hand pump.  :2vrolijk_21:   I can barley contain myself  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

:bananarock: :apple: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :pineapple: :pepper:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 25, 2008, 01:44:48 PM
Midwest largest celebration of cask-conditioned ales, "Night of the Living Ales" is this weekend, around 40 casks to sample, all will be served 55 F, its the Law! and some very special ones will be on a hand pump.  :2vrolijk_21:   I can barley contain myself  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

:bananarock: :apple: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :pineapple: :pepper:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Sure do wish I was there to share it with you. It would be great to sample some Cask beer (USA style).

 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 27, 2008, 11:44:39 PM
I have no idea what the hell she's saying but it sure is funny watching this beer girl.

To see Twolane click here:  http://ad.adnetwork.com.br/mfa/go/img/;s=1109;c=1309;a=1;l=1;p=20;sc=10624;n=0;b=24130;ct=http://www.antarctica.com.br/tatuagemdaboa/tatuagem.asp?seunome=Twolane&nomeamigo=Don


To see d00d click here: http://ad.adnetwork.com.br/mfa/go/img/;s=1109;c=1309;a=1;l=1;p=20;sc=10624;n=0;b=24130;ct=http://www.antarctica.com.br/tatuagemdaboa/tatuagem.asp?seunome=Fired00d&nomeamigo=Gary
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 28, 2008, 08:12:21 AM
I have no idea what the hell she's saying but it sure is funny watching this beer girl.

To see Twolane click here:  http://ad.adnetwork.com.br/mfa/go/img/;s=1109;c=1309;a=1;l=1;p=20;sc=10624;n=0;b=24130;ct=http://www.antarctica.com.br/tatuagemdaboa/tatuagem.asp?seunome=Twolane&nomeamigo=Don


To see d00d click here: http://ad.adnetwork.com.br/mfa/go/img/;s=1109;c=1309;a=1;l=1;p=20;sc=10624;n=0;b=24130;ct=http://www.antarctica.com.br/tatuagemdaboa/tatuagem.asp?seunome=Fired00d&nomeamigo=Gary


Funny.  An evil mind at work is a marvelous thing.   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Should be required viewing for all posters.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 28, 2008, 08:52:03 AM
Getting a jump on Friday - bought some of this for tomorrow evening:

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/16129.jpg)


Also trying a Paulaner Double Bock.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 28, 2008, 09:06:44 AM
I have no idea what the hell she's saying but it sure is funny watching this beer girl.

To see Twolane click here:  http://ad.adnetwork.com.br/mfa/go/img/;s=1109;c=1309;a=1;l=1;p=20;sc=10624;n=0;b=24130;ct=http://www.antarctica.com.br/tatuagemdaboa/tatuagem.asp?seunome=Twolane&nomeamigo=Don


To see d00d click here: http://ad.adnetwork.com.br/mfa/go/img/;s=1109;c=1309;a=1;l=1;p=20;sc=10624;n=0;b=24130;ct=http://www.antarctica.com.br/tatuagemdaboa/tatuagem.asp?seunome=Fired00d&nomeamigo=Gary
Yea, not sure what she's saying, but Don, and Garry, I think I know what that guy is saying!!!! :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 28, 2008, 09:08:16 AM
Getting a jump on Friday - bought some of this for tomorrow evening:

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/16129.jpg)


Also trying a Paulaner Double Bock.   :drink:

I drink this beer, it comes from Boulder and is dry hopped, it's got a lot of hop aroma and taste, I really like it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 28, 2008, 09:12:53 AM
I drink this beer, it comes from Boulder and is dry hopped, it's got a lot of hop aroma and taste, I really like it.

Agreed.  Had some last weekend & liked it well enough to put it into rotation.  Lots of hops & full taste. 


Have not had the Paulaner Double Bock, but I really like Paulaner & love Shiner Bock, so it seems to be a natural.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 28, 2008, 09:15:15 AM
Agreed.  Had some last weekend & liked it well enough to put it into rotation.  Lots of hops & full taste. 


Have not had the Paulaner Double Bock, but I really like Paulaner & love Shiner Bock, so it seems to be a natural.



I had Shiner in Texas and Nebraska, I liked it too! Where's it from, I don't remember?  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on February 28, 2008, 12:38:45 PM
Countdown to Friday...going by Total Wine tonight on the way home to get the "weekend supplies"...anyone have a suggestion on a Belgian White Ale?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 28, 2008, 01:44:01 PM
Countdown to Friday...going by Total Wine tonight on the way home to get the "weekend supplies"...anyone have a suggestion on a Belgian White Ale?

we covered that style a few pages back, here's a link

I would have to agree, coors blue moon is the weakest example of this beer style, in addition to Hoegaarden Wit, you can also try, Vuuve 5, Blanche de Bruges, Blanche de Bruxelles, Brugs Tarwebier, Sterkens White Ale, Celis White (now made in Michigan), Blanche de Brooklyn, Great Lakes Holy Moses, Unibroue Blanche de Chambly.

There’s one significant flavor of this style, and that’s tartness or sourness. The fashion for very sour white beers has passed, and neither customers nor judges are likely to welcome its return, but a little sourness agreeably dries the flavor and seems to boost the contribution of the orange and the hops.

Traditionally, of course, the sourness came from a lactobacillus infection of some sort (old stale yack piss). At least one producer today inoculates the beer with a lactobacillus culture after primary fermentation, then pasteurizes to arrest its action when the desired degree of sourness is reached. Without this, it would continue to sour, with unpredictable results. Many commercial brewers are appalled at the idea of deliberately introducing a lactic culture into their brewing environment; such cultures have a way of being easier to introduce than to get rid of.

for me, it is this infection and the introduction of spices (especially orange & coriander) which lead to my conflict with this style

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 28, 2008, 02:42:12 PM
I am not a fan of Blue Moon, when it first came out they were an annual local brewfest in Ft. Collins, I didn't like it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 28, 2008, 02:47:46 PM
Another local brew I like is Left Hand Brewery in Longmont, CO. They have a really flavorful amber ale Saw Tooth, named after a local mountain.

http://www.lefthandbrewing.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 28, 2008, 05:51:37 PM
I had Shiner in Texas and Nebraska, I liked it too! Where's it from, I don't remember?  :drink:

Shiner is brewed by a long standing family brewery, still family owned.  The Spoetzl Brewery is located in Shiner, Texas between Houston & San Antonio. Good bock beer!   :2vrolijk_21:

(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:cUdAHjWJm6yefM:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/6/63/20070407230836!Bottle_of_Shiner_Bock.jpg)



Blue Moon is pizz water & they put some damn orange slice in it to try to fool people that it is something it's not.  Can you tell I'm not a Coors beer fan?   ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 28, 2008, 07:06:26 PM
I am currently enjoying a Czech brew, Pilsner-Urquell, which I discovered at the local Publix grocery store yesterday.  It is quite good.  Give it a try if you haven't already.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 09:00:11 AM
Pilsner Urquell!   :drink: :drink: :drink:

Excellent choice, Terry.  My home area in Texas was settled by Czechs & this beer has been a favorite for years.  When younger we just drank it because it was there.  Now I appreciate it for being an excellent brew.

Enjoy   :drink:

(http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/05/miller_products/image/pilsner.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on February 29, 2008, 09:08:33 AM
It's beer day again. ;D :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 09:16:01 AM
Yes it is.   ;D

Found this one & plan to give it a try at beer thirty:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/pantomus/PaulanerSalvatorbottle.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 29, 2008, 09:22:36 AM
Yes it is.   ;D

Found this one & plan to give it a try at beer thirty:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/pantomus/PaulanerSalvatorbottle.jpg)


It's always beer thirty somewhere  ;)   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 29, 2008, 09:24:55 AM
From the local watering hole, micro brewery Boundary Bay here in Bellingham.

Get your half gallon growlers to go.

They brew: Amber Ale
Dry Irish Stout
Bellingham Blonde
Best Bitter (ESB)
Inside Passage Ale (IPA)
Scotch
Imperial Oatmeal Stout
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 09:25:02 AM
True.  In Baghdad it is almost 5:30 pm.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 09:26:08 AM
From the local watering hole, micro brewery Boundary Bay here in Bellingham.

Get your half gallon growlers to go.

They brew: Amber Ale
Dry Irish Stout
Bellingham Blonde
Best Bitter (ESB)
Inside Passage Ale (IPA)
Scotch
Imperial Oatmeal Stout

I'm jealous.  Or envious. 

Actually, both.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 29, 2008, 09:28:18 AM
I'm jealous.  Or envious. 

Actually, both.



They even make a bottled beer that would be fitting as the official winter beer of CVOers worldwide.

A strong ale or "Winter Warmer" with dark red-brown color and a very rich malty flavor. Dry-hopped lightly with Cascades for a pleasant aroma and slightly spicy hop finish. This big beer is deceptively strong, yet tastes very smooth thanks to extra long cold conditioning.Original Gravity: 1.072
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 29, 2008, 09:30:07 AM
True.  In Baghdad it is almost 5:30 pm.
:2vrolijk_09: to our men and women and the "good" people of Baghdad. Hey I'll drink to that!!  :2vrolijk_21:  Ohhh wait a minute - come to think of it I'll  :drink: to anything  :oops: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 10:03:31 AM
I'll drink to our fine military overseas and here as well (later)!   :drink: :drink: :drink:

Interesting brew name, cabin fever, Rog. 


If so many of our CVOers did not live in cabins, they wouldn't have a fever mebbe?

(http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/b-d/photo-album/snapshots1/mt-emerine-old-cabin1.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 29, 2008, 10:06:50 AM
I'll drink to our fine military overseas and here as well (later)!   :drink: :drink: :drink:

Interesting brew name, cabin fever, Rog. 


If so many of our CVOers did not live in cabins, they wouldn't have a fever mebbe?



Hey at least that one has a CVO antenna............... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 10:09:09 AM
Hey at least that one has a CVO antenna............... :drink:

How else could they post?   :nixweiss:

Different cabin, different fever:

(http://www.tanch.com/images/GirlsChattingInTheCabin.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 29, 2008, 10:12:19 AM
How else could they post?   :nixweiss:

Different cabin, different fever:



Nope, cabins a cabin, looks like cabin fever to me, get in the cabin fever (we got bidness to take care of) :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 10:14:27 AM
How else could they post?   :nixweiss:

Different cabin, different fever:



Nope, cabins a cabin, looks like cabin fever to me, get in the cabin fever (we got bidness to take care of) :huepfenlol2:

Looks like they are:

(http://www.tanch.com/images/MichelleAndNicki.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 29, 2008, 10:15:20 AM
You don't have to stay in just because it gets a little cold outside!! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 29, 2008, 10:15:59 AM
One more!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 10:17:22 AM
Outside is more fun than inside:

(http://www.tanch.com/images/CaptainJamieAssistingAWearyShipmate.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 29, 2008, 10:18:17 AM
Now, here's a winter warmer!! ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 10:23:52 AM
Other type ski babe:

(http://ll.broadbandsports.com/images/b065gr1.catPage.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 10:38:54 AM
(http://www.portlandwaterspectacular.com/localteens/sports_tease.waterski.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on February 29, 2008, 12:17:10 PM
I like a winter boob-ummm...beer...thingy...hmmm...

Thanks for the suggestions on the Belgian Whites...also for the Pilsner-Urquell, that ROCKS! Off the beer subject, anyone tried Vincent Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka? It is an extremely smooth Vodka that tastes great over crushed ice, let the ice melt "just a bit"...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 12:27:13 PM
Not a vodka drinker, but I'll keep an ear open for it.

 ;D



Quick draw beer:

(http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/beer-holster.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on February 29, 2008, 12:34:11 PM
Iski,

 that is soo cool, I want one! Where'd you get the beer holster???

Flyndyna
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 12:51:47 PM
Iski,

 that is soo cool, I want one! Where'd you get the beer holster???

Flyndyna

Not mine Flyndyna but can be purchased HERE (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/beer-holster.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.slipperybrick.com/2007/05/beer-holster/&h=344&w=344&sz=67&hl=en&start=21&um=1&tbnid=8LWmJhmwVZYbtM:&tbnh=120&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbeer%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on February 29, 2008, 01:33:05 PM
I think i've found a new favorite.........as described earlier.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 29, 2008, 01:52:18 PM
Not a vodka drinker, but I'll keep an ear open for it.

 ;D



Quick draw beer:

(http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/beer-holster.jpg)

no no no, you guys are thinkin small potatoes, this is what ya need   ;)  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:


(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11707.0;attach=24535;image)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on February 29, 2008, 01:55:18 PM
no no no, you guys are thinkin small potatoes, this is what ya need   ;)  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:


(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11707.0;attach=24535;image)

Too much baggage.   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on February 29, 2008, 02:34:14 PM
no no no, you guys are thinkin small potatoes, this is what ya need   ;)  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:


(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=11707.0;attach=24535;image)
Oh my, I have to keep to smaller capacities on my person.  Cause I gotta get up and get rid of some before getting more, that way I can tell if I've had too much.  Can't get up - had too much.   ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on February 29, 2008, 03:31:49 PM
A couple more hours of the grind and it's off to O'Harley's for me and Bubba_T. His missus is in town (thank God, he was getting kinda weird LOL)  and a friend of hers as well. Ole Bubba's in his glory with two women fawning over him. Me I'll just sit back and enjoy the show. Gonna have a Steak and Shrimp BBQ at Chateau B B tomorrow night. Ms Bubba (shhh don't tell, but they ain't married) wants to jump in my jacuzzi with her girlfriend,kick back and enjoy that good SoCal life we brag about all the time. Beagle and Snoozie should be joining us so it sounds like a party. The fridge is stocked with Modelo's, Sam Admas in 3 varieties, some Guiness, some Miller Chill, some Coors light a few odds and ends I can't remember from last weeks party and of course the fixins for my favorite purple martini's. Who knows maybe that jacuzzi action will be worth a look too.   :oops: Mrs B B doesn't share very well   :P

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on February 29, 2008, 03:51:25 PM
A couple more hours of the grind and it's off to O'Harley's for me and Bubba_T. His missus is in town (thank God, he was getting kinda weird LOL)  and a friend of hers as well. Ole Bubba's in his glory with two women fawning over him. Me I'll just sit back and enjoy the show. Gonna have a Steak and Shrimp BBQ at Chateau B B tomorrow night. Ms Bubba (shhh don't tell, but they ain't married) wants to jump in my jacuzzi with her girlfriend,kick back and enjoy that good SoCal life we brag about all the time. Beagle and Snoozie should be joining us so it sounds like a party. The fridge is stocked with Modelo's, Sam Admas in 3 varieties, some Guiness, some Miller Chill, some Coors light a few odds and ends I can't remember from last weeks party and of course the fixins for my favorite purple martini's. Who knows maybe that jacuzzi action will be worth a look too.   :oops: Mrs B B doesn't share very well   :P

B B
Sounds like you have a great weekend planned - enjoy. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 29, 2008, 04:15:29 PM
A couple more hours of the grind and it's off to O'Harley's for me and Bubba_T. His missus is in town (thank God, he was getting kinda weird LOL)  and a friend of hers as well. Ole Bubba's in his glory with two women fawning over him. Me I'll just sit back and enjoy the show. Gonna have a Steak and Shrimp BBQ at Chateau B B tomorrow night. Ms Bubba (shhh don't tell, but they ain't married) wants to jump in my jacuzzi with her girlfriend,kick back and enjoy that good SoCal life we brag about all the time. Beagle and Snoozie should be joining us so it sounds like a party. The fridge is stocked with Modelo's, Sam Admas in 3 varieties, some Guiness, some Miller Chill, some Coors light a few odds and ends I can't remember from last weeks party and of course the fixins for my favorite purple martini's. Who knows maybe that jacuzzi action will be worth a look too.   :oops: Mrs B B doesn't share very well   :P

B B
You knew somebody had to do this
 :worthless:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 29, 2008, 05:38:11 PM
I think i've found a new favorite.........as described earlier.

Will be buying this one for sure.  Name seems appropriate - takes balls to name it that.

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=57140)



BB - You're having a helluva party with great beer & live entertainment - pics in this thread are usual & customary. 




Wish I was on the way to Daytona but its banquet time tomorrow night with  :drink: :drink: :drink:



Dazed & Infused is great beer if ya like hops & I like hops!  Beer thirty came a little early today.  :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 29, 2008, 11:08:56 PM
Two Margahooties, Negra Modelo, two black and tans....I'm feeling fine.  B B wish we were out there in 'Dago with ya'll...I'm currently drinking a left over Heiny...but no hot tub, bro...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 29, 2008, 11:58:36 PM
Will be buying this one for sure.  Name seems appropriate - takes balls to name it that.

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=57140)

BB - You're having a helluva party with great beer & live entertainment - pics in this thread are usual & customary. 

Wish I was on the way to Daytona but its banquet time tomorrow night with  :drink: :drink: :drink:

Dazed & Infused is great beer if ya like hops & I like hops!  Beer thirty came a little early today.  :drink:



take it as a warning, your fate, if you attempt to over indulge in this 11.1 % barley wine

yea man, love dat chit, local pub has it on tap, way way better than the bottled, you can smell the hops from across the bar when he pulls the handle  ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 01, 2008, 02:10:31 AM
take it as a warning, your fate, if you attempt to over indulge in this 11.1 % barley wine

yea man, love dat chit, local pub has it on tap, way way better than the bottled, you can smell the hops from across the bar when he pulls the handle  ::)

Margahooties are Sat. night this week.

A local pub sells the Blithering Idiot & from my experience with barleywines, they a;; can have that effect.  ;D

Would love to have hazed & Infused on tap.  Damn fine brew & so far everyone else agrees that tried it here.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 01, 2008, 08:02:37 PM
i got my score card back from the brew contest. scored a 30 not bad for my first entry, had some positve feedback from the judges
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 01, 2008, 08:06:20 PM
i got my score card back from the brew contest. scored a 30 not bad for my first entry, had some positve feedback from the judges
Any chance of an end of winter beer tasting at the naitram's??   :drink:   :nixweiss:   :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on March 01, 2008, 08:11:45 PM
i got my score card back from the brew contest. scored a 30 not bad for my first entry, had some positve feedback from the judges

What is the scoring criteria, Neal?  What does a score of 30 mean?
   :nixweiss:
Scott
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 01, 2008, 08:26:45 PM
i need to make more naitram brewing is on empty  :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 01, 2008, 08:37:37 PM
i need to make more naitram brewing is on empty  :'(
:bigcry: maybe an early spring fling  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 01, 2008, 08:52:45 PM
I enjoyed one of these in N.O. recently...

(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:rHYzJE65DdndMM:http://www.sevenpack.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/AbitaPurpleHaze.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 01, 2008, 08:58:16 PM
I enjoyed one of these in N.O. recently...

(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:rHYzJE65DdndMM:http://www.sevenpack.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/AbitaPurpleHaze.jpg)
Wow that is a small picture at that size you'd have to drink 40 of them to get 16 ounces. :huepfenlol2:

Glad I could read the image description to find out it was a "Abita Purple Haze"..... hmm I think I've heard part of that name before. ;)

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 01, 2008, 09:21:15 PM
Wow that is a small picture at that size you'd have to drink 40 of them to get 16 ounces. :huepfenlol2:

Glad I could read the image description to find out it was a "Abita Purple Haze"..... hmm I think I've heard part of that name before. ;)

You are correct...had only one of those and went on to others...too many others...

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 02, 2008, 08:49:54 AM
Abita makes good brews. Plan to visit their brewery on one of my trips to LA.

Jock, that bar looks familiar......?



(http://www.wingery.com/1/images/abita1.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on March 02, 2008, 11:34:20 AM
i got my score card back from the brew contest. scored a 30 not bad for my first entry, had some positve feedback from the judges

Neal,
       I drink beer, I don't make it so you're talkin Venutian as far as I know. Please explain a bit if you don't mind.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on March 02, 2008, 11:35:57 AM
What is the scoring criteria, Neal?  What does a score of 30 mean?
   :nixweiss:
Scott

Neal?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 02, 2008, 03:42:18 PM
max possible score is 50

ranges are:

 0-13: Problematic
14-20: Fair
21-29: Good
30-37: Very Good
38-44: Excellent
45-50: Outstanding

local supplier told me he's never seen over 40
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 02, 2008, 03:43:08 PM
naitram brewing is in production mode this very minute. posting while boiling hops  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 02, 2008, 04:27:12 PM
this is the category i entered my beer in

10B. American Amber Ale
Aroma: Low to moderate hop aroma from dry hopping or late kettle
additions of American hop varieties. A citrusy hop character is
common, but not required. Moderately low to moderately high
maltiness balances and sometimes masks the hop presentation, and
usually shows a moderate caramel character. Esters vary from moderate
to none. No diacetyl.

Appearance: Amber to coppery brown in color. Moderately large offwhite
head with good retention. Generally quite clear, although dryhopped
versions may be slightly hazy.

Flavor: Moderate to high hop flavor from American hop varieties,
which often but not always has a citrusy quality. Malt flavors are
moderate to strong, and usually show an initial malty sweetness
followed by a moderate caramel flavor (and sometimes other character
malts in lesser amounts). Malt and hop bitterness are usually balanced
and mutually supportive. Fruity esters can be moderate to none.
Caramel sweetness and hop flavor/bitterness can linger somewhat into
the medium to full finish. No diacetyl.

Mouthfeel: Medium to medium-full body. Carbonation moderate to
high. Overall smooth finish without astringency often associated with
high hopping rates. Stronger versions may have a slight alcohol
warmth.

Overall Impression: Like an American pale ale with more body, more
caramel richness, and a balance more towards malt than hops (although
hop rates can be significant).

History: Known simply as Red Ales in some regions, these beers were
popularized in the hop-loving Northern California and the Pacific
Northwest areas before spreading nationwide.

Comments: Can overlap in color with American pale ales. However,
American amber ales differ from American pale ales not only by being
usually darker in color, but also by having more caramel flavor, more
body, and usually being balanced more evenly between malt and
bitterness. Should not have a strong chocolate or roast character that
might suggest an American brown ale (although small amounts are
OK).

Ingredients: Pale ale malt, typically American two-row. Medium to
dark crystal malts. May also contain specialty grains which add
additional character and uniqueness. American hops, often with citrusy
flavors, are common but others may also be used. Water can vary in
sulfate and carbonate content.

Vital Statistics: OG: 1.045 – 1.060
IBUs: 25 – 40+ FG: 1.010 – 1.015
SRM: 10 – 17 ABV: 4.5 – 6%

Commercial Examples: Mendocino Red Tail Ale, North Coast Red
Seal Ale, St. Rogue Red Ale, Avery Redpoint Ale, Anderson Valley
Boont Amber Ale, Bell's Amber, Hoptown Paint the Town Red,
McNeill’s Firehouse Amber Ale
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 02, 2008, 04:32:39 PM
Here's a great Belgian beer to try - Leffe Blonde - get it in the 500ml bottles if you can and serve it cold.

Yum - just having one as I post.





Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on March 02, 2008, 04:34:59 PM
max possible score is 50

ranges are:

 0-13: Problematic
14-20: Fair
21-29: Good
30-37: Very Good
38-44: Excellent
45-50: Outstanding

local supplier told me he's never seen over 40

A 30 is a great result!  Congratulations!   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 02, 2008, 04:37:25 PM
Having partaken of the Naitram Red Ale I can heartily reccommend it. We drank it at Howies and it was all gone before anything else had hardly been started.

Good stuff Neal, you deserve your score of 30 - though I would have given you considerably more.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 02, 2008, 04:49:52 PM
Having partaken of the Naitram Red Ale I can heartily reccommend it. We drank it at Howies and it was all gone before anything else had hardly been started.

Good stuff Neal, you deserve your score of 30 - though I would have given you considerably more.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige

thanks Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110tHunDer on March 02, 2008, 05:13:35 PM
 
All of a sudden I feel like heading to Massachusetts. :nixweiss: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 02, 2008, 05:18:06 PM
will be ready to drink in 6 weeks
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on March 03, 2008, 12:47:45 PM
O.k., so I just happened to read this on a Monday and I am all ready looking for Friday...c'mon Friday, wanting some Red Ale now. Neal, you are quite the fount of knowledge; thank you for the information on brewing. I might try my own hand at it here soon.

Flyndyna
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 03, 2008, 12:52:52 PM
next to EAGLE1 i dont know nothing
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 03, 2008, 07:17:42 PM
O.k., so I just happened to read this on a Monday and I am all ready looking for Friday...c'mon Friday, wanting some Red Ale now. Neal, you are quite the fount of knowledge; thank you for the information on brewing. I might try my own hand at it here soon.

Flyndyna

If you have ANY interest in home brewing and not sure how to get started go to the public library and get "The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing" by Charlie Papazian.  It's considered the home brewers bible.  You'll know your level of interest after reading it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 03, 2008, 07:37:00 PM
i though consumption was all the research that was required  :nervous:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 03, 2008, 07:40:32 PM
i though consumption was all the research that was required  :nervous:
That must make me an expert. :drink: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 04, 2008, 08:48:27 AM
i though consumption was all the research that was required  :nervous:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 04, 2008, 09:38:57 AM
I've heard from several posters here about Blithering Idiot from Weyerbacher and checked on line at my local Beer Emporium and, sadly, they don't have it.  They do, however, have an oak cask aged version of it called Insanity.  They also have the Quad which is at the top of my list.  Not only is Friday Beer day but it's Pay Day for me as well.  Woo Hoo!
http://www.weyerbacher.com/cwo.php?id=7&page_id=23 ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on March 05, 2008, 07:32:28 AM
Insanity, now THAT is a beer I have to try! Thanks for the tip on the brewing reading...going to the library tomorrow!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 05, 2008, 08:35:20 AM
Insanity, now THAT is a beer I have to try! Thanks for the tip on the brewing reading...going to the library tomorrow!

Yep, one of the best books for those wanting to start homebrewing. He gives you plenty of good information without going to far for new brewers. I worked a booth for the American Homebrew Association, AHA, one year at the Great American Brewfest in Denver, a nice down to earth guy. Now Michael Jackson, a brewing expert, not the one from the Jackson 5 ;D, now there's a weird bird, I think he's drunk all the time.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 05, 2008, 01:32:23 PM
Don't know if this has been on before, but it made me smile.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATBl4qH9I54

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on March 05, 2008, 02:41:12 PM
gettin close to beer thirty...sure am parched!  :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on March 05, 2008, 04:56:31 PM
Oh YEA. Thats what I'm talkin about.  :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 05, 2008, 06:07:44 PM
I am going to finish the last of 4 I brought in the door before posting the Eustis 08 thread (go check it out)...
Sam Adams Hallertau Imperial Pilsner...crikey, I'm thirsty just typing it...

They are ummmmmm......just o.k. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 05, 2008, 06:53:40 PM
I am going to finish the last of 4 I brought in the door before posting the Eustis 08 thread (go check it out)...
Sam Adams Hallertau Imperial Pilsner...crikey, I'm thirsty just typing it...

They are ummmmmm......just o.k. 

I'd never heard of that before yesterday and bought a 4 pack when I was looking for Hazed and Infused and Blithering Idiot.  I had two last night and they are AWESOME!  Thank goodness breweries are taking more risks with the hops.  I'm a believer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 05, 2008, 08:33:42 PM
Abita makes good brews. Plan to visit their brewery on one of my trips to LA.

Jock, that bar looks familiar......?



(http://www.wingery.com/1/images/abita1.JPG)

Near the market...got some other pics I will attempt to post...can not recall name but it may be in the pics...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 05, 2008, 08:35:36 PM
naitram brewing is in production mode this very minute. posting while boiling hops  :2vrolijk_21:

When can I expect to enjoy another batch?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 05, 2008, 09:09:46 PM
ready in about 6 weeks
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 05, 2008, 09:38:37 PM
I am going to finish the last of 4 I brought in the door before posting the Eustis 08 thread (go check it out)...
Sam Adams Hallertau Imperial Pilsner...crikey, I'm thirsty just typing it...

They are ummmmmm......just o.k. 

It's hard to compliment this beer as it only bears the hops of a pilsner but very little of the style of pilsner. This beer belongs in the DIPA. Obviously the Imperial Pilsner is a quasi style that doesn't really have a firm definition, but this beer tastes very little like a pilsner. There is minimal to no maltiness and the flavor profile is simply overwhelmed by hops, granted it's Hallertauer. I enjoy the flavor as it is unique, but it really isn't a pilsner in my book. Kind of grassy hops flavor with a gritty mouthfeel and an intense tree bark/chewed up aspirin tablet like bitterness. Too medicinal of a bitterness to be truly pleasant for me, this beer needed more malt balance in my book,  and unfortunately at $10 a 4pk this beer really lacked the balance it needed to make it smooth, drinkable and worthy of another sawbuck out of my cheap a$$.  :smilie_daumenneg:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 06, 2008, 07:26:13 AM
It's hard to compliment this beer as it only bears the hops of a pilsner but very little of the style of pilsner. This beer belongs in the DIPA. Obviously the Imperial Pilsner is a quasi style that doesn't really have a firm definition, but this beer tastes very little like a pilsner. There is minimal to no maltiness and the flavor profile is simply overwhelmed by hops, granted it's Hallertauer. I enjoy the flavor as it is unique, but it really isn't a pilsner in my book. Kind of grassy hops flavor with a gritty mouthfeel and an intense tree bark/chewed up aspirin tablet like bitterness. Too medicinal of a bitterness to be truly pleasant for me, this beer needed more malt balance in my book,  and unfortunately at $10 a 4pk this beer really lacked the balance it needed to make it smooth, drinkable and worthy of another sawbuck out of my cheap a$$.  :smilie_daumenneg:




I agree...it looked good going into the glass but was hollow on the delivery, I only paid 8.50...Live and learn.
I like a few of the sam products not many. 

I really enjoyed the Bells amber but they didn't have it this time...gas stations...We'll see what comes up this weekend, I can always fall back to the Sierra Nevada or sit around my "office" a swill some Guniess "surger" cans, have you seen that thing, it is cool.
'
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 06, 2008, 08:55:12 AM
Reading about beer & came across thks:

Common Lager Styles


Pilsner
Pilsner is named after its town of origin in the Czech Republic. This is the classic lager style that is the most imitated in the beer-producing world. When people talk of lager, they’re usually talking of a derivative of this Bohemian style. Pilsner Urquell, translating as original pilsner, was the first of its style in 1842 and should be considered as the benchmark. It’s a light-colored crisp thirst-quenching lager, well-balanced, but noted for its hoppy finish.

Germany makes very good pilsners, with decent versions also available in other Northern European countries.
Classic examples: Pilsner Urquell, Bitburger, Budweiser Budvar, North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner, Bohemia.
Further Reading: ”Pilsners are a Beer Style for the World” by mrkstvns
http://andaryl.epinions.com/content_1601347716

American Lager
85% of beer sold in North America is American lager, a style loosely based on pilsner. It is the mass consumed style of most countries outside of Europe.

This classification refers to a very pale, lightly hopped, light-bodied and usually over sweetened lager. It is usually brewed with added adjuncts, which speed up the brewing procedure, make for cheaper manufacturing and compromise much in terms of flavor. There are a few variations on this style such as light beer, dry beer, ice beer and malt liquor.

Not all American produced lagers should be considered bad. Samuel Adams brews an excellent lager, and many microbreweries are following suit. I also dropped the Mexican brewed Bohemia into the pilsner category.
Classic examples: You already know them, Bud, Corona, Molson, Dixie, Foster’s, Kirin
Further Reading:” Pilsners are a Beer Style for the World” by mrkstvns (read paragraph on American variations and frauds.)
http://andaryl.epinions.com/content_1601347716

Helles
Helles is a German word, which translates as light-colored, and is the most popular style in Germany. It’s basically a German rival to pilsner, golden, malt-accentuated, caramelly with a lighter hop and lower alcohol content.

Helles is a style not widely available outside of Germany, but can be found in a few brewpubs in the USA. Michael Jackson recommends Zip City, Goose Island, Mickey Finn’s and Hubsch Sudwerks. A classic German example is Augustiner.

Dortmunder Export
Dortmunder originates from, would you guess, Dortmund. It’s pale in color and has more taste and strength than a pilsner but less hops. It’s also fairly dry, firm, and low in carbonation. Beers resembling Dortmunder are also brewed elsewhere in Germany but simply called “Export”, while other Northern Europeans produce a version called “Dort”. I have fond memories of sharing several mini-kegs of DAB (Dortmunder Actien Brauerei) with my student roommates.
Classic Examples: DAB, Gordon Biersch, Sapporo Yebisu

Vienna, Marzen/Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest’s are brewed in March (Marz in German) and usually take on the style of a Vienna beer. Vienna beer is a reddish amber color, toasty, malty with a grainy aftertaste. It’s a style that became extinct but is the fundamental behind the more compromising ambers and reds that are becoming so popular in the USA. Oktoberfest is of course still extremely popular.
Classic examples: Samuel Adams, Spaten, Dos Equis, Gordon Biersch, Negra Modelo.
Further Reading: “From March, to October” by bryan_carey
http://andaryl.epinions.com/content_1595318404

Bock
Bock is a name that has drifted a little from its original title. The beer originated in Einbeck, Germany, and became ein beck, before the Bavarian accent turned this into ein Bock. The name Bock stuck, and irrelevantly translates as ‘goat’ in German. Now you’ll understand if you see a picture of a goat on a beer label.

The German’s who incidentally devised the beer purity law, also defined the style of Bock in law. As a result the beer must be at least 6.7% ABV, and either amber-brown or golden (and nothing in between) in color. They could be called the lager version of a stout, rich in flavor, strong, sweet and malty with a low hop bite. There are some poor imitations and I should note here that Michelob Amber Bock is not even close, bearing much closer resemblance to an Irish Ale.
Classic examples: Aass, Einbecker, Wynkoop, Rogue.
Further Reading: “Why is There a Goat on my Beer Label ?” by bryan_carey
http://andaryl.epinions.com/content_1489739908

Doppelbock
Doppel means double, but a Doppelbock is not a double strength Bock. According to German law they must have an ABV of at least 7%. Most Doppelbocks have the suffix -ator.
Classic examples: Optimator, Celebrator, Paulaner Salvator, Samuel Adams Triple Bock.
Further Reading: “Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun” by bryan_carey
http://andaryl.epinions.com/content_1599905924
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 06, 2008, 04:58:00 PM
Just received my first shipment from El Paso Chili Co. I would like to thank Terry for not only the heads up on their Margarita Mix which is unbelievably tasty but also for providing me with an excuse to start  :drink: Thursday vs Friday!!  :oops:  This is REALLY REALLY good stuff!  :2vrolijk_21: Thanks again!!

Howie
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on March 06, 2008, 07:57:06 PM
Just kegged my 3rd homebrewed batch and it was an Irish Red Ale.
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/1407/1000404uf7.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on March 06, 2008, 08:00:57 PM
I kegged it night before last and force carbed it just a tad. It was good last night and goody good tonight! My first homebrew was a Light ale that turned out fantastic, the second was an American Amber Ale which I kegged and bottled. This batch I kegged 3 full gallons and bottled the rest (about a gallon) from a five gallon batch.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 06, 2008, 09:20:49 PM
ready in about 6 weeks

mmm...six weeks equals mid-April...check temps...mid 50's high...low 40's low...

too....

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because Jock is a...

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when it comes to riding in the really cold...

Looks like it will have to be in the summer...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 06, 2008, 09:35:12 PM
Just kegged my 3rd homebrewed batch and it was an Irish Red Ale.
(http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/1407/1000404uf7.jpg)




Way to go Bro!  :2vrolijk_21:

Looks great man, nice Head  :P  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on March 06, 2008, 09:47:56 PM
Thanks Eagle!! You know this is ALL your fault right? :P ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 06, 2008, 10:17:52 PM
Thanks Eagle!! You know this is ALL your fault right? :P ;)

yup, no prob bro, blame it all on me, especially when you have to justify spending more coin on better equipment to the boss  ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on March 06, 2008, 10:30:13 PM
Thanks Eagle!! You know this is ALL your fault right? :P ;)


Hey dude, how are you ?   :)

Haven't seen you post in awhile.  :nixweiss:

Got a new avatar too.

Welcome back  :2vrolijk_21:

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on March 06, 2008, 10:42:50 PM
yup, no prob bro, blame it all on me, especially when you have to justify spending more coin on better equipment to the boss  ;)
Yeah I just ordered another $32.... uh, some more things tonight..... ::).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on March 06, 2008, 10:45:21 PM

Hey dude, how are you ?   :)

Haven't seen you post in awhile.  :nixweiss:

Got a new avatar too.

Welcome back  :2vrolijk_21:

B B

I've been brewing beer!!! Also, working to make sure I had the money to finish that FBI upgrade to the ole RG!!

In case you missed it...... http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=17581.0
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SnakePlisken on March 07, 2008, 01:24:37 AM
The best beer right now is a seasonal made by ' Flying Dog Brewery ' called Gonzo ale; named after Hunter S. Thompson. It is very dark and extremely delicious. Be careful though that sh*t is strong too!

- Jim
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 07, 2008, 09:11:22 AM
The best beer right now is a seasonal made by ' Flying Dog Brewery ' called Gonzo ale; named after Hunter S. Thompson. It is very dark and extremely delicious. Be careful though that sh*t is strong too!

- Jim

Yea, these guys make some good bear, they're pretty crazy too. I forget the story, but they first opened the had a beer with a name and label that got it pulled from store shelves after some people complained about the labels! It might have been the Doggie style ale.

http://www.flyingdogales.com/beer-wild-dog.asp
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 07, 2008, 09:11:37 AM
for those in this thread that brew

http://www.samueladams.com/promotions/LongShot/Default.aspx
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 07, 2008, 09:53:33 AM
Just received my first shipment from El Paso Chili Co. I would like to thank Terry for not only the heads up on their Margarita Mix which is unbelievably tasty but also for providing me with an excuse to start  :drink: Thursday vs Friday!!  :oops:  This is REALLY REALLY good stuff!  :2vrolijk_21: Thanks again!!

Howie

Howie...glad you are enjoying the El Paso mix  :2vrolijk_21: It's the best bottled mix I've found...kinda pricey, but made from real stuff, so worth it, IMO.  They have some excellent bean dips as well...different than most things you'll find on the shelves of the local grocery stores, and some interesting salsa.  Sometimes you can find their products at Williams and Sonoma (sp?) if you have one of their retail stores in a nearby mall.  The bean dips will make you fart like a pack mule though... ???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 07, 2008, 10:25:27 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 07, 2008, 10:43:42 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 07, 2008, 10:57:20 AM
Friday night drunk Ninja!  ???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 07, 2008, 01:50:16 PM
nice shelf
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 07, 2008, 01:51:11 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 07, 2008, 01:52:13 PM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 07, 2008, 01:53:29 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 07, 2008, 01:55:57 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 07, 2008, 02:21:06 PM
Get out those beer googles, it's Friday and the drinking lamp is lit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjS0S48arXA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 07, 2008, 02:23:09 PM
She'd fit right in with this crowd, she likes Troeg's Pale Ale best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S2VUCdbhg0
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 07, 2008, 02:23:38 PM
Woo! Woo!  What am I gonna pick up at the store....Hmmmm.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 07, 2008, 02:27:06 PM
;)

I know it will get me in trouble, but I'm stealing this one, hope I'm still around on Monday! :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on March 07, 2008, 02:27:46 PM
It's Friiiidayyyy!!!! pouring rain here, but I'll be grilling regardless-as long as I have beer, I can accomplish anything! Yay beer!! :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 07, 2008, 02:34:46 PM
(http://www.trueamericanpatriots.com/images/BF%20beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 07, 2008, 02:35:54 PM
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/089804801X.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 07, 2008, 02:36:31 PM
Howie...glad you are enjoying the El Paso mix  :2vrolijk_21: It's the best bottled mix I've found...kinda pricey, but made from real stuff, so worth it, IMO.  They have some excellent bean dips as well...different than most things you'll find on the shelves of the local grocery stores, and some interesting salsa.  Sometimes you can find their products at Williams and Sonoma (sp?) if you have one of their retail stores in a nearby mall.  The bean dips will make you fart like a pack mule though... ???
I've been experimenting with a home made version but haven't been able to get it quite right  :(  Not been a fan of bottled pre mix either - until now. IMHO this is the best mix I have ever tasted.  :drink: I would suggest this to anyone interested in a good quality mix. I also ordered and received a bottle of Cuban Black Bean Dip which I haven't gotten to yet. Thanks again.  :2vrolijk_21:   :drink:   :drink:  
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 07, 2008, 02:39:13 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 07, 2008, 03:11:49 PM
The Value of a  Drink
 



"Sometimes  when I reflect back on all the wine I drink
I feel  shame.   Then  I look into the glass and think
about the workers in the vineyards and  all of their hopes
and dreams If  I didn't drink this wine, they might be out
of work and their dreams  would be shattered. 
Then I sayto  myself, "It is better that I drink this wine and let their
dreams come  true than be selfish and worry about my liver."
~ Jack  Handy

WARNING! :  The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell   
happened to your bra and panties.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   
"I  feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they
wake up in the  morning, that's as good as they're
going to feel all day. "
~Frank  Sinatra

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are  tougher, smarter, faster  and better looking than most people.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I! gave up reading."
~  Henny Youngman

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may lead you to think people are laughing WITH  you.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case.  Coincidence?  I  think not."
~ Stephen Wright   

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can  sing.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk,
we fall asleep.  When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.
When we commit no sin, we go to  heaven. So, let's all
get drunk and go to heaven!"
~ Brian  O'Rourke

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause  pregnancy.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   
"Beer  is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
~ Benjamin  Franklin

WARNING: The consumption of alcohol is a major factor in dancing  like a retard.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
" Without  question, the greatest invention in the
history of mankind is beer.  Oh, I grant you that the
wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel  does
not go nearly as well with pizza."
~ Dave Barry   

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and  over again that you love them.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
To some ! it's a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group. Salvation in a  can!
~Dave  Howell

WARNING:  The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse  with members of the opposite sex without spitting.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And saving the best for last, as explained by Cliff  Clavin,of  Cheers.
One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the  BuffaloTheory to his buddy Norm.
Here's how it  went:

"Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of  buffalo can  only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when  the  herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest  ones at  the back that are killed first This natural selection  is good  for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole  group keeps improving by the regular  killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can  only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of  alcohol, as we know,  kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain  cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the  weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.  That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."   



 
May God Smile
on you today.    :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 07, 2008, 03:23:31 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 07, 2008, 03:29:36 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 07, 2008, 03:30:34 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 07, 2008, 05:36:47 PM
If you ever reach total enlightenment while drinking beer, I bet it makes beer shoot out your nose.
--Deep Thought, Jack Handy

A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her.
--W.C. Fields

Time is never wasted when you're wasted all the time.
--Catherine Zandonella

You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.
--Dean Martin

Work is the curse of the drinking class.
--Oscar Wilde
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 07, 2008, 06:37:33 PM
Gonna round out Friday with a little of this http://www.ommegang.com/index.php?mcat=1&scat=2&yr=1 mighty tasty so far  :drink:  Happy  :2vrolijk_20: Friday everyone  :beerchug:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on March 07, 2008, 10:55:47 PM
Happy Friday Guys and Gals! Drink Up! :drink: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 08, 2008, 05:35:51 AM
Had a happy friday night - was drinking Big Lamp Bitter from this fine establishment.

This is the Big Lamp Micro Brewery and bar in Newcastle upon Tyne. Great beers brewed and served on the establishment.

Yummmmm


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on March 08, 2008, 06:26:51 AM
Had a happy friday night - was drinking Big Lamp Bitter from this fine establishment.

This is the Big Lamp Micro Brewery and bar in Newcastle upon Tyne. Great beers brewed and served on the establishment.

Yummmmm
Looks and sounds Great. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 08, 2008, 07:01:57 AM
Had a happy friday night - was drinking Big Lamp Bitter from this fine establishment.

This is the Big Lamp Micro Brewery and bar in Newcastle upon Tyne. Great beers brewed and served on the establishment.

Yummmmm




Nige - A bar I could be at home in!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 08, 2008, 08:36:39 AM
Had a happy friday night - was drinking Big Lamp Bitter from this fine establishment.

This is the Big Lamp Micro Brewery and bar in Newcastle upon Tyne. Great beers brewed and served on the establishment.

Yummmmm




Do they have bangers and mash also?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 08, 2008, 02:57:29 PM
Do they have bangers and mash also?

??

(http://www.thecaleysampleroom.co.uk/images/bangers-mash.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 08, 2008, 03:55:23 PM
??

(http://www.thecaleysampleroom.co.uk/images/bangers-mash.jpg)

I'm not even going to go there on what that food looks like...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 08, 2008, 03:59:51 PM
Its missing the steam...
Bad picture, awesomest pub gub...with Guiness gravy.
Scotch egg is my favorite
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 09, 2008, 11:02:24 AM
Used to work for an English company.  Recall going to an English pub here in the states for Bangers & Mash.

My kind of pub food, with a view:

(http://images.sporttruck.com/eventcoverage/havoc/0709st_05_z+highway_to_havoc+hooters_girls.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 09, 2008, 11:05:15 AM
Margahooties reminded me of:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61Nz8WpFu7L._AA280_.jpg)

with a cheeseburger, of course.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 09, 2008, 05:25:00 PM
Do they have bangers and mash also?

They sure do George - Cumberland Sausage served with a thick onion gravy and mashed potatoes. Good, honest English pub grub.

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 10, 2008, 10:12:27 AM
(http://www.onmilwaukee.com/images/articles/hangovercures_story1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 10, 2008, 10:19:41 AM
Just before!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on March 10, 2008, 06:39:52 PM
I'm in trouble. The patio/party fridge has at least a sixer each of about 20 kinds of beer stocked, I'm on a two week sabatical (Dr's orders) in which the hardest thing I've got to do is get some steroids pumped into my lower 5 vertebrae. It don't look good for the beer in the fridge. Someone say grace !

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 10, 2008, 06:46:53 PM
I'm in trouble. The patio/party fridge has at least a sixer each of about 20 kinds of beer stocked, I'm on a two week sabatical (Dr's orders) in which the hardest thing I've got to do is get some steroids pumped into my lower 5 vertebrae. It don't look good for the beer in the fridge. Someone say grace !

B B
Sorry to hear your back is doing bad, but heh if that's what it takes to make you feel better go for it. :2vrolijk_21: Just don't run out of beer. ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 10, 2008, 09:28:41 PM
(http://images.sporttruck.com/eventcoverage/havoc/0709st_05_z+highway_to_havoc+hooters_girls.jpg)

Screw the beer thread, where is the "hot" hooters babes thread!!!

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_2_2.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 10, 2008, 09:29:54 PM
(http://images.sporttruck.com/eventcoverage/havoc/0709st_05_z+highway_to_havoc+hooters_girls.jpg)

Screw the beer thread, where is the "hot" hooters babes thread!!!

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_2_2.gif)
Oh yea!!!

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 10, 2008, 09:44:28 PM
Oh yea!!!

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

If I am not mistaken 2Lane is the site expert on Hooters!

(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:vfpd9eHpib-JWM:http://www.hepatitisblog.com/hooters_3.jpg)

Get us started would ya?

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on March 10, 2008, 11:14:13 PM
2litre pitcher of Gorden Biersch Maazen and a large platter of wings at the Hooters in Honolulu (Aloha Tower Marketplace) set me back $75 a couple years back. First, last and only time I'll ever go to a Hooters. I can go to Pure Platinum, have 20 pairs of naked hooters inches from my face for a few $1 tips and for $20 I can get a hooter massage. If I want beer and wings, I'll buy a 12 pack and a bucket of KFC. If I want boobies, I'll go to a strip club.


B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CVOJOE on March 11, 2008, 01:27:34 AM
2litre pitcher of Gorden Biersch Maazen and a large platter of wings at the Hooters in Honolulu (Aloha Tower Marketplace) set me back $75 a couple years back. First, last and only time I'll ever go to a Hooters. I can go to Pure Platinum, have 20 pairs of naked hooters inches from my face for a few $1 tips and for $20 I can get a hooter massage. If I want beer and wings, I'll buy a 12 pack and a bucket of KFC. If I want boobies, I'll go to a strip club.

B B
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: Yip, have to agree with BB, Hooters is eyecandy only and their food menu is just lacking. Besides the whole pantyhose in short shorts thing is unappetizing.  :huepfenjump3: If you want adult entertainment, do the club scene and forget the BBQ wings.  :apple:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 11, 2008, 08:52:09 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 11, 2008, 08:53:43 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 11, 2008, 08:58:29 AM
May a stiff breeze blow up your kilt this St. Patrick's day!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 11, 2008, 09:06:59 AM
(http://www.efd74.com/imagesx/hooters1.jpg)

New Fire Dept.?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 11, 2008, 09:09:58 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 11, 2008, 09:14:30 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 12, 2008, 11:48:29 PM
Tonight was an excellent night to be a beer drinker, if you like Czech beers.  My travels took me to the Czech community of West, Texas, home of Nemecek sausages (mmmmmm), the best kolaches Mmmmmmm), and Czech beers.

(http://www.realbeer.com/news/images/20010308-czechvar.jpg)

Otherwise known as Budvar, brewed in Budweis, Czechoslovakia since... well that's debatable, but a heckuva long time before Bud brewed Budweiser.  No comparison to Bud - real lager taste here.




My usual favorite:

(http://www.r4nt.com/images/v6/article/insidearticle_pic/248/pilsnerurquell.jpg)

Hard to find a better Pilsner - I never have. 

It's the simple pleasures of life, and a trip back close to home, that sometimes make for a very fun evening.

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MUFFMAN on March 13, 2008, 08:39:42 AM
(http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/blogs/uploaded_images/StPat2006-796432.jpg)

I Luv St Patricks day.(Now)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 13, 2008, 09:47:13 AM
(http://ancillaryfactory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/free-beer-sign.jpg)

And tomorrow's Friday!




Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MUFFMAN on March 13, 2008, 10:09:15 AM
You buying?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 13, 2008, 11:51:59 AM
You buying?

As long as it's free or I'm using other peoples money or their bar tab, sure!

(http://www.beeristheanswer.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/beer-before-bed.gif)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MUFFMAN on March 13, 2008, 11:52:48 AM
As long as it's free or I'm using other peoples money or their bar tab, sure!

(http://www.beeristheanswer.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/beer-before-bed.gif)



Hey, thats my line.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 13, 2008, 11:56:39 AM
Hey, thats my line.

I knew I stole it somewhere....



One of the better Canadian organizations?
(http://www.canadianbeerdrinkersalliance.ca/images/blogo2.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 13, 2008, 12:30:35 PM
Proof that Beer really does make you more attractive.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 13, 2008, 12:51:44 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 13, 2008, 12:56:11 PM
Acme Pale Ale today for me with a nice Perdomo Habano madure stogie starting around 3:30. It is close enough to Friday for me.  After all it is "Thirsty Thursday" and payday for some of us working slobs.

http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-AcmePaleAle.htm   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 13, 2008, 01:02:50 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MUFFMAN on March 13, 2008, 01:50:11 PM
Acme Pale Ale today for me with a nice Perdomo Habano madure stogie starting around 3:30. It is close enough to Friday for me.  After all it is "Thirsty Thursday" and payday for some of us working slobs.

http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-AcmePaleAle.htm   :drink:


In Canada we call Thursday Thirstday & Friday dryday (as in dry out the mind from Thursday)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 13, 2008, 01:58:11 PM

In Canada we call Thursday Thirstday & Friday dryday (as in dry out the mind from Thursday)

Not I sir!  I'll commence today and give my best shot til Sunday   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MUFFMAN on March 13, 2008, 02:36:40 PM
Not I sir!  I'll commence today and give my best shot til Sunday   :drink:

Go for it Miker!!! :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on March 13, 2008, 04:42:34 PM
You guys are right who wants to wait till friday for a honey blonde.

cheers
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 13, 2008, 06:18:53 PM
I'll wait.  I'm leaving (driving) for Florida in the AM tomorrow and will pack a 6 of Blithering Idiot.  I just one or two when I check in to the motel in Emporium, VA will do nicely!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 13, 2008, 09:00:16 PM
2litre pitcher of Gorden Biersch Maazen and a large platter of wings at the Hooters in Honolulu (Aloha Tower Marketplace) set me back $75 a couple years back. First, last and only time I'll ever go to a Hooters. I can go to Pure Platinum, have 20 pairs of naked hooters inches from my face for a few $1 tips and for $20 I can get a hooter massage. If I want beer and wings, I'll buy a 12 pack and a bucket of KFC. If I want boobies, I'll go to a strip club.


B B

I got ya one better...A Hooters thread cost me NOTHING but time and as for the beer, if I want it, that is my problem...

 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 13, 2008, 10:19:50 PM
just came back from gettin my Irish on with a couple of pints of guinness
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 14, 2008, 11:00:32 AM
The beer time chart:

(http://jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu/thumbs/beer.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 14, 2008, 11:01:33 AM
(http://chogeyunited.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/beer_goggles3.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 14, 2008, 11:04:31 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 14, 2008, 12:15:55 PM
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Today
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 14, 2008, 04:18:35 PM
 ;D ;D ;D

Beer thirty here!

(http://www.funnyfarmonline.org/base/pics/HolyGrAle.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tros on March 14, 2008, 09:37:43 PM
Wow, the beer thread is up to page 73 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on March 14, 2008, 09:51:54 PM
Gotta drive 35 +- miles to pick up my husband so no beer/alcohol while waiting for departure time.  But thanks a million guys for the St. Patty's day reminder.  Gotta pick up a corned beef, cabbage, carrots, baby red potatoes to cook up and a great mustard to go with.  That makes for quite a few days of left overs.  One night just warmed back up, then onto bubble & squeak, reuben and corned beef sandwiches, corned beef hash, corned beef and potato salad ......   Au yes, after all this, I don't want to see corned beef again for at least six months.  Won't stop me from buying the biggest one I can find. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on March 14, 2008, 10:44:02 PM
Save some for me!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 15, 2008, 12:00:23 PM
Have a green beer on me boys..................Happy St Patty's Day

http://www.jibjab.com/sendables/view/jELkGLcZyBXzxYyHfh0V6Bxz
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 15, 2008, 07:22:44 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 20, 2008, 04:10:18 PM
I know it is only Thursday but I am starting now...
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout   9% abv, no wonder it only comes in 4 packs..   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on March 20, 2008, 04:32:38 PM
I know it is only Thursday but I am starting now...
Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout   9% abv, no wonder it only comes in 4 packs..   :drink:

Like your stout "do you me boy"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 21, 2008, 08:33:21 AM
No stout for me tonight.  Full moon is out,
(http://www.aiis.com.au/images/full_moon.jpg)

temps are in the 70's here, & we are riding down to the coast for some seafood

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&

(http://drezoi.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/dos-xx.jpg)


Happy Good Friday!


 :drink: :drink: :drink:




Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 21, 2008, 08:38:38 AM
temps are in the 70's here, & we are riding down to the coast for some seafood  

Thanks for sharing it's a whopping 22f here right now. Got an extra cot?  :nixweiss:  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 21, 2008, 08:43:11 AM
temps are in the 70's here, & we are riding down to the coast for some seafood  

Thanks for sharing it's a whopping 22f here right now. Got an extra cot?  :nixweiss:  :drink:

We used to have a hammock, but either the squirrels ate it or it got rotten from all the Floriduh liquid sunshine & fell apart.  A spare bedroom is available, and no one has been eaten by an alligator in over a week negotiating the road to our abode.  :2vrolijk_21:

Sometimes I travel in winter to the frozen wasteland that conveniently fills the map north of the Mason-Dixon line.  Prefer to travel there in the summer, which in some places appears to be a 3 or 4 day weekend.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 21, 2008, 08:53:49 AM
temps are in the 70's here, & we are riding down to the coast for some seafood  

Thanks for sharing it's a whopping 22f here right now. Got an extra cot?  :nixweiss:  :drink:

Come on down...We'll find you some place for you to sleep or we'll drink until you pass out and give you a pillow and blankie right where you fall.   ;)  Hope you like dogs...and cats...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 21, 2008, 09:01:11 AM
Come on down...We'll find you some place for you to sleep or we'll drink until you pass out and give you a pillow and blankie right where you fall.   ;)  Hope you like dogs...and cats...
Thanks Mike sounds like you boyz know how to have a good time down there ;) Love dogs but Raquel (my wife) is allergic to the felines  :nixweiss: Guess we'll have to drink and pass out outside  :oops:   :huepfenlol2:   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 21, 2008, 09:06:16 AM
Thanks Mike sounds like you boyz know how to have a good time down there ;) Love dogs but Raquel (my wife) is allergic to the felines  :nixweiss: Guess we'll have to drink and pass out outside  :oops:   :huepfenlol2:   :drink:

I've slept on the patio before and I am sure I will again!  I do need some new loungers as the summer sun melts aluminium.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on March 21, 2008, 09:53:17 AM
What else can we do? This oughta be interesting. Stupid, but interesting. Rolling Rock will make their first attempt tonight to advertise on the moon with laser beams from earth! :nixweiss:

Get plenty drunk tonight and look up. I'm sure ya'll will see it! ;D ;D ;D

http://www.break.com/rolling-rock-moonvertising/rolling-rock-moon-laserbeam.html

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110tHunDer on March 21, 2008, 09:58:09 AM
What else can we do? This oughta be interesting. Stupid, but interesting. Rolling Rock will make their first attempt tonight to advertise on the moon with laser beams from earth! :nixweiss:

Get plenty drunk tonight and look up. I'm sure ya'll will see it! ;D ;D ;D

http://www.break.com/rolling-rock-moonvertising/rolling-rock-moon-laserbeam.html

Hoist! 8)

My daughter got a telescope for her birthday a couple weeks ago, but it's going to be cloudy here tonight.  I can still get drunk, though! :nixweiss: :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenlol2: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 21, 2008, 11:07:20 AM
We're heading up to Kentucky after lunch today...Ken called yesterday and was making a brewski run, so he should be fully stocked up for the weekend.  I'm bringing a few cigars, so I'm sure we'll get "lit" this evening.   :drink: :drink:

Can't beat a man who calls you up the day before your arrival and asks what kind of beer you prefer   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  Sweet Cheri was in the background taking notes  ;)

Oh, by the way, it's going to be 73 degrees in Birmingham today... :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on March 21, 2008, 11:09:57 AM
We're heading up to Kentucky after lunch today...Ken called yesterday and was making a brewski run, so he should be fully stocked up for the weekend.  I'm bringing a few cigars, so I'm sure we'll get "lit" this evening.   :drink: :drink:

Can't beat a man who calls you up the day before your arrival and asks what kind of beer you prefer   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  Sweet Cheri was in the background taking notes  ;)

Oh, by the way, it's going to be 73 degrees in Birmingham today... :P

You and Suzanne have a safe trip and a great time over there. How can you not with the hospitality of those two. Say hi and throw one back for me! :drink:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 21, 2008, 11:45:50 AM
We're heading up to Kentucky after lunch today...Ken called yesterday and was making a brewski run, so he should be fully stocked up for the weekend.  I'm bringing a few cigars, so I'm sure we'll get "lit" this evening.   :drink: :drink:

Can't beat a man who calls you up the day before your arrival and asks what kind of beer you prefer   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  Sweet Cheri was in the background taking notes  ;)

Oh, by the way, it's going to be 73 degrees in Birmingham today... :P
TC,
You suck!!! :P ;D Have a safe trip and good time visiting Ken and Cheri. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 21, 2008, 03:15:33 PM
Rolling Rock ads on the moon, who woulda thunk it, Howie?


Ya'll have a great time at Ken & Cheri's Terry.  Weather is 73 here now & 78 is expected for tomorrow & Sunday.


It's a great night to howl at the moon &  :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 21, 2008, 03:21:50 PM
Rolling Rock ads on the moon, who woulda thunk it, Howie?


Ya'll have a great time at Ken & Cheri's Terry.  Weather is 73 here now & 78 is expected for tomorrow & Sunday.


It's a great night to howl at the moon &  :drink: :drink: :drink:
Hey iski, be careful opening that package when it arrives!!!  :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on March 21, 2008, 04:49:25 PM

Can't beat a man who calls you up the day before your arrival and asks what kind of beer you prefer   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  Sweet Cheri was in the background taking notes  ;)


I'd do the same thing for the next man who delivers a SE HD to me.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TheVgirl on March 21, 2008, 08:29:28 PM
It's Friday...BEER MAY NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH!!!

Thanks, d00d!  Spydglide, send me a PM, please!  I had a momentary lapse of reason.  Sorry!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 22, 2008, 09:35:04 AM
Hey iski, be careful opening that package when it arrives!!!  :bananarock:

Tacos?   :nixweiss:

Beer?     :nixweiss:

Hmmmmmmmm.......

Sunscreen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:


Boating today & my BSR will be on alligator patrol as usual.  Big full moon last night - got down into the 50's - nice crisp night for riding.  :2vrolijk_21:

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DCFIREMANN on March 22, 2008, 12:09:50 PM
Well I was work yesterday for 24. Last night we ran our A$$ off, I must have missed something. And someone must have deleted the post that I missed. If it wasn't for all of the e mails and PM's I would have never known.

I guess it just goes to show you SOME PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK!!!!!!!

And to think I could not even partake in Adult Alcoholic Beverages with everyone on here.

Thanks guys!

Be Safe

THE DAWG 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on March 22, 2008, 01:14:58 PM
I guess that Rolling Rock ad on the moon didn't work out very well for them. I checked a few times last night. Nothing. They were even advertising this event on TV here last week. Anyone see it? Frankly, I'm glad it didn't work out. Like we need to look up at the stars in the beautiful evening sky, and see G*^ damned commercials! :o

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on March 22, 2008, 01:30:41 PM
Well I was work yesterday for 24. Last night we ran our A$$ off, I must have missed something. And someone must have deleted the post that I missed. If it wasn't for all of the e mails and PM's I would have never known.
I guess it just goes to show you SOME PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK!!!!!!!

And to think I could not even partake in Adult Alcoholic Beverages with everyone on here.

Thanks guys!

Be Safe

THE DAWG 

Damn

 What'd I miss ???????????????????

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 22, 2008, 01:50:54 PM
Well I was work yesterday for 24. Last night we ran our A$$ off, I must have missed something. And someone must have deleted the post that I missed. If it wasn't for all of the e mails and PM's I would have never known.

I guess it just goes to show you SOME PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK!!!!!!!

And to think I could not even partake in Adult Alcoholic Beverages with everyone on here.

Thanks guys!

Be Safe

THE DAWG 

When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to Heaven. So, let's all get drunk and go to heaven.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 23, 2008, 09:44:54 AM
I guess that Rolling Rock ad on the moon didn't work out very well for them. I checked a few times last night. Nothing. They were even advertising this event on TV here last week. Anyone see it? Frankly, I'm glad it didn't work out. Like we need to look up at the stars in the beautiful evening sky, and see G*^ damned commercials! :o

Hoist! 8)

Howie - I watched the moon rise - never saw a thing.  Wasn't really looking for the ad, but remembered it on the ride home.  Bet it was some kind of publicity stunt.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on March 23, 2008, 09:53:51 AM
Howie - I watched the moon rise - never saw a thing.  Wasn't really looking for the ad, but remembered it on the ride home.  Bet it was some kind of publicity stunt.
Good bet, Iski.  Drink enough Rollin'Rock and you'll see the ad.  har!  :huepfenlol2: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 24, 2008, 09:58:52 AM
Good bet, Iski.  Drink enough Rollin'Rock and you'll see the ad.  har!  :huepfenlol2: spyder

Spyder - for some reason your post reminded me of a night I rolled down a hill in Nashville to the Waffle House to get an egg, since walking was not an option at the time.

My head now hurts from that memory.  Thanks a lot.   ;)

(http://www.enews.org/velma/Waffle%20House.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: PuttyNH on March 24, 2008, 10:08:11 AM
GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 24, 2008, 01:31:58 PM
GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT

Only on tap & Only on nitro  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 24, 2008, 03:16:26 PM
Only on tap & Only on nitro  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

They're picky about who they let put it on tap.  It has to have a gas mixing manifold to provide the correct ratio of CO2 and N2.  I hear they have reps going around doing secret QC checks.  I wish I had that job.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 24, 2008, 07:34:27 PM
They're picky about who they let put it on tap.  It has to have a gas mixing manifold to provide the correct ratio of CO2 and N2.  I hear they have reps going around doing secret QC checks.  I wish I had that job.

the only other thing more important is the pour, I'm extremely picky about how my GUINNESS is served. It takes at least 3 pulls and some patience when pouring the perfect pint, the first pull fill to about half and let it sit for 5 min, second pull up to 3/4 full and let sit for 3-5 min more, third pull bring the head to a 1/4 inch above the rim, let set another 3 min and you have the perfect pint, the head will be so dense you can float a quarter on it. If I get a single pour from a bartender in a hurry I send it back and give him my instructions.

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: PuttyNH on March 24, 2008, 07:47:49 PM
I agree with all of it, but would add when I get my pint in chilled glass- I know it isn't authentic.  I prefer room temp.

And all of that said, I love this beer so much I would drink it if came in a dirty glass... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on March 24, 2008, 07:52:29 PM
the only other thing more important is the pour, I'm extremely picky about how my GUINNESS is served. It takes at least 3 pulls and some patience when pouring the perfect pint, the first pull fill to about half and let it sit for 5 min, second pull up to 3/4 full and let sit for 3-5 min more, third pull bring the head to a 1/4 inch above the rim, let set another 3 min and you have the perfect pint, the head will be so dense you can float a quarter on it. If I get a single pour from a bartender in a hurry I send it back and give him my instructions.

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

I read this post and thought my brother Beagle was online. EAGLE 1 if you ever get to meet Beags, you two can go off in search of the perfect GUINNESS pour. Unbelievable. Two of you on the same planet  :o  :P

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 24, 2008, 08:29:29 PM
I read this post and thought my brother Beagle was online. EAGLE 1 if you ever get to meet Beags, you two can go off in search of the perfect GUINNESS pour. Unbelievable. Two of you on the same planet  :o  :P

B B

I'm WAY too impatient to ever wait that long for the perfect pour.  But now that I know it exists and how, I'll be looking for it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on March 24, 2008, 08:36:44 PM
That's why you order the 2nd beer when they finally bring you the 1st one.
So those no waiting for the other after the 1st one.  :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on March 24, 2008, 08:44:19 PM
That's why you order the 2nd beer when they finally bring you the 1st one.
So those no waiting for the other after the 1st one.  :drink: :drink:

Now there's logic in fluid motion!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 24, 2008, 09:01:16 PM
Now there's logic in fluid motion!

Thats the problem Americans are so impatient, ordering the 2nd beer when they bring you the 1st one is exactly how its done!  :2vrolijk_21:  In Dublin, there are usually a dozen or so pints on the bar in different stages, and you better have the patience cause they don't take to kindly to impatient Americans  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on March 24, 2008, 09:48:06 PM
Actually it started in Germany and Czeck Republic with the Pilsners they take 7 to 11 mintues to pour correctly.

It's a good thing we weren't too impatient otherwise Guinness would be called Doppelboct (german for double bock beer) today. :drink: :drink: 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 25, 2008, 12:55:04 AM
Actually it started in Germany and Czeck Republic with the Pilsners they take 7 to 11 mintues to pour correctly.

It's a good thing we weren't too impatient otherwise Guinness would be called Doppelboct (german for double bock beer) today. :drink: :drink: 

Impossible, two different beers entirely, Dopplebock is a lager, comprised mostly of amber malts (Munich malt,
Vienna malt, Klages malt) mixed with a lightly kilned pilsener base malt, and cold fermented over several months to produce its rich smooth malty flavor profile. Stouts on the other hand are Ales, fermented at room temps and comprised of dark specialty malts (roasted barley, chocolate malt, black patent) mixed with a English 2 row base malt.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on March 25, 2008, 02:40:43 AM
Guys, I've been missing a lot of the threads lately, and even though it is not Friday and in fact, I am not even drinking, I have enjoyed catching up here.  I missed the moon ad, any you tube videos?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 25, 2008, 08:45:30 AM
The things I learn about beer never cease to amaze me.  Waiting for the perfect Guinness pour....hmmmmm.  Suppose I should give that one a try.  A 10 minute pour in 3 stages.  A stopwatch or timing device is also needed or experienced barkeeps can do it from sight?

Guess I could have a beer while my Guinness is being poured (impatient American here) so the bar time spent would not be wasted.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 25, 2008, 08:48:01 AM
The things I learn about beer never cease to amaze me.....
You got that right. :2vrolijk_21: All this time I thought I was drinking beer to flush my kidneys. :drink: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on March 25, 2008, 08:53:15 AM
Watching Guinness cascade is like forplay, when it comes to drinking....

You complain about having to do it but without it you know that you can not have god's gift to man.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 25, 2008, 09:02:12 AM
One of my "Offices" has the new Guiness Surger...It comes in a can (relax) and is poured in to a the correct glass.  It is then placed an the surge plate with a little water under the glass and surged ultrasonically...
A quarter floating head magically appears. 

It works quite well.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/guinness-surger-160488.php
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 25, 2008, 09:56:52 AM
One of my "Offices" has the new Guiness Surger...It comes in a can (relax) and is poured in to a the correct glass.  It is then placed an the surge plate with a little water under the glass and surged ultrasonically...
A quarter floating head magically appears. 

It works quite well.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/guinness-surger-160488.php
Thanks Mike I may have to look into that. Good alternative for those of us without a kegerator at home  :2vrolijk_21: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 25, 2008, 09:58:28 AM
I haven't figured out how to do a black n tan yet, work in progress...  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 25, 2008, 10:00:26 AM
You got that right. :2vrolijk_21: All this time I thought I was drinking beer to flush my kidneys. :drink: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

In the end, Guinness is also a kidney flusher.  No comment at that point on foamy heads or several 3 minute waits.  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on March 25, 2008, 10:24:31 AM
Hey, Thats why they call Guinness Mothers milk, because of the nourishment and cleansing it provides.

By the way it was an Irishman in Cork who taught this impatient American (w/ some Irish blood) to order the second Guinness when the first Guinness arrived and he did the same thing.

Because this impatient American was buying.

Mike, sounds like some research needs to done on how to do a Black & Tan. I'm available to help. :drink:


   
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on March 25, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
I haven't figured out how to do a black n tan yet, work in progress...  :drink:

the easiest way is to use a cheater spoon
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 25, 2008, 10:33:45 AM
Making a black n tan using the surger device is what I am having trouble with...
I can whip em up easy with bass and the Guiness can with the "widget" in it.

This stuff makes Guiness taste like water...9% abv.

http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-rasputin.htm

 I love the Guiness though, I was raised on it, as both me dear parents were from the Ol Sod..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on March 25, 2008, 10:39:32 AM
Making a black n tan using the surger device is what I am having trouble with...
I can whip em up easy with bass and the Guinness can with the "widget" in it.

This stuff makes Guinness taste like water...9% abv.

http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-rasputin.htm

 I love the Guinness though, I was raised on it, as both me dear parents were from the Ol Sod..


Where do you get Rasputin Imperial Stout in South Florida?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 25, 2008, 11:22:20 AM
not guinness related but, bottled my latest batch of amber last night. willbe submitting this to the longshot brew contest
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 25, 2008, 11:36:32 AM
Where do you get Rasputin Imperial Stout in South Florida?

Try Crown Liquors, they have several NCB brews....The Acme pale ale is awesome...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 25, 2008, 11:40:37 AM
not guinness related but, bottled my latest batch of amber last night. willbe submitting this to the longshot brew contest

Best of luck Neal, I'd like to sample it in person but...

Sorry to hear about your pooch passing on too.
Title: table-top taps
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 25, 2008, 10:17:32 PM
Self Serve isn't just at the gas pumps anymore, now you can pour your own Perfect Pint  :2vrolijk_21:



 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 25, 2008, 10:32:21 PM
Best of luck Neal, I'd like to sample it in person but...

Sorry to hear about your pooch passing on too.

No intent to steal the thread but it is the first I have read of the passing.

They are always a member of the family...GOD speed.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 26, 2008, 11:36:40 AM
we can keep it on track, this submisson to the contest will go in under "Gretchen's amber ale" since it was bottled on her last day with us
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 26, 2008, 11:54:30 AM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on March 26, 2008, 12:29:06 PM
we can keep it on track, this submisson to the contest will go in under "Gretchen's amber ale" since it was bottled on her last day with us
Neil, so sorry about your loss of Gretchen.......our pets are truly members of the family and it hurts when they leave.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on March 26, 2008, 01:23:45 PM
Neil,

 Sorry to hear about Gretchen, it really is sad to loose a pet! naming the Amber Ale after her is a perfect tribute.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 26, 2008, 07:26:21 PM
Very appropriate to name that beer after Gretchen.

Most my dogs have loved beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 28, 2008, 09:37:29 AM
Foster's ad:

(http://adsoftheworld.com/files/images/fosters_chilled.preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 28, 2008, 12:34:20 PM
Real sorry to hear about Gretchen Neal - It's always really hard to lose a loved pet.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sandtown on March 29, 2008, 09:36:34 AM
Is there a Saturday Beer Thread too?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 29, 2008, 10:09:16 AM
its alwyas friday here  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 29, 2008, 11:09:04 AM
its alwyas Beer Friday here  :2vrolijk_21:

Yea it is, especillay when the tappers are just an arms reach away  ;)  :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000124.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 29, 2008, 11:14:45 AM
I am more than jealous, Eagle1.


I never get anything good like this for Christmas:

(http://www.workman.com/is/pgrow/products/covers/0761145923.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 29, 2008, 11:15:38 AM
Another great view of a couple of beers:

(http://www.atomly.com/random/oktoberboobs.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sandtown on March 29, 2008, 12:17:09 PM
Those are nice "beers" definetly not lite beers
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 29, 2008, 04:40:20 PM
Another great view of a couple of beers:

(http://www.atomly.com/random/oktoberboobs.jpg)
You lied where are the beers? :P

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 29, 2008, 09:11:37 PM
(http://www.atomly.com/random/oktoberboobs.jpg)

Great Beer!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sandtown on March 30, 2008, 02:58:09 PM
Who cares about the beer? Don't you see those blondes?! 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on March 30, 2008, 03:03:30 PM
Who cares about the beer? Don't you see those blondes?! 

Beer?  Blondes?  Didn't see either    :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 30, 2008, 09:17:37 PM
You lied where are the beers? :P

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I have a picture of a duck somewhere but cannot post it - you wouldn't see it either.
 ;D



For fun, count the beers in this pic:

(http://pro.corbis.com/images/42-15201894.jpg?size=572&uid=%7BD96F52C8-4634-4715-8575-B19E2492B4F0%7D)




Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 31, 2008, 09:12:34 AM
It's going to take me three beers to count that high.  I can't do scientific notation or integrals without at least a 6 pack to wake up the brain.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 31, 2008, 09:17:03 AM
The 2 middle beers in the back row are unfortunately strategically placed - most likely for important balancing maneuvers.   :2vrolijk_21:

Good luck on your counting goal, George!


I had enough beers Saturday, and then had enough more, just to make sure.  Then I had enough beers yet again.  So a little later, I had enough beers again just to be sure I had enough.  Seems like some days I can't get enough beers.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 31, 2008, 03:44:15 PM
Roll out the barrel!!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 31, 2008, 03:58:10 PM
Posted this one before, but can you have to much... beer! Yea that's it! ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 31, 2008, 06:55:49 PM
On MSN today........

New York Beer Trail
New York State Brewers were wondering how to get the news out about the fantastic oatmeal stouts, India pale ales and even bitters they were concocting in the bevy of breweries that had sprung up statewide. In 2006 they came up with a catchy slogan, "Think NY, Drink NY," and launched a Beer Trail, modeled on the ubiquitous wine trails that slither through many regions of the nation.

As the first state with a beer trail, New York points the way to a deliciously hoppy future, while at the same time honoring the state's rich brewing heritage, which dates back to the 1630s.  Nearly 60 breweries and brew pubs now dot the handsome landscape of the Empire State.

The Web site includes a brochure that will lead the thirsty on a state-wide romp, from the Syracuse Suds Factory to the Flying Bison Brewing Co. Sadly, this trail is far too long for most voyagers to cover in a single trip. Hit one of the clusters surrounding hops-loving cities like Buffalo, Syracuse or New York—and then plan to do it again next year.

http://www.thinknydrinkny.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 31, 2008, 07:34:53 PM
Thanks Rog!  I've already been to several of them and now I know about several more!  I'm saving this link.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on March 31, 2008, 08:25:05 PM
Roll out the barrel!!



After seeing all these beer Frauleins,  :P I really miss Germany. :huepfenjump3: :drink: ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on March 31, 2008, 08:35:46 PM
Posted this one before, but can you have to much... beer! Yea that's it! ::)


Check out them Ta ta's  s'cuse me I mean Tatoo

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on March 31, 2008, 08:42:23 PM
Wow, I didn't see that. I was distracked by two other items.
They look like there getting larger as she drinks and I'm not talking about tattoos either.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 31, 2008, 09:05:43 PM
anybody remember one of Zappa's old tunes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZVpOg8qHL0


(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/boobies.gif)  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on March 31, 2008, 09:11:05 PM
anybody remember one of Zappa's old tunes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZVpOg8qHL0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZVpOg8qHL0)  :)

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/boobies.gif)  :drink:

Very well man! Him and The Mothers played the Fillmore East a lot. Loved them with Flo & Eddie! (Just Another Band From LA). Gotta love Titties and Beer! Loved Hot Rats the best! :2vrolijk_21:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 31, 2008, 09:20:35 PM
Dinah moe hum...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 31, 2008, 09:23:22 PM
Who cares about the beer? Don't you see those blondes?! 

Now that you mention it...yes...

 :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 31, 2008, 09:28:32 PM
Aguila Beer
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 31, 2008, 09:29:03 PM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 31, 2008, 09:29:50 PM
Always recycle boys..........................................
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 31, 2008, 09:30:48 PM
Ahhhh, best thread goin...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 31, 2008, 09:45:32 PM
Oktoberfest?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on March 31, 2008, 09:54:48 PM
Because of digital photography and the internet we're able to share our beer and t___ experiences.
What a time we live in.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 01, 2008, 06:05:27 AM
Anyone feeling thirsty ??

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 01, 2008, 08:14:32 AM
What a great looking collection of ...... beers!

Eagle1 - thanks for that blast from the past.   :2vrolijk_21:

One of my all time favorite Zappa tunes is:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf8TM4CIk5g&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf8TM4CIk5g&feature=related)

Shame the guy is gone - a real musical genius as well as a helluva entertainer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Capo on April 01, 2008, 08:54:23 AM
Always recycle boys..........................................

And these clearly double as Personal Flotation Devices- can you say r....rr..rr.r..r.r..r..bbb.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 01, 2008, 09:04:31 AM
BEER CAN CHICKEN 5 Star recipe and training video

Only one thing to change, when the video calls for "emptying half the beer can" it should say drink half the beer!  I'm sure it's a liability thing :huepfenlol2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29woeAqug50
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 01, 2008, 09:36:43 AM
Haven't done a beer can chicken in a while.  Video made me wonder what's for lunch.



Chick beer:
(http://www.illustratortechniques.com/gallery/files/uploads/2281/full/exyoneymberose.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 01, 2008, 09:38:53 AM
Gaaaaaaa!  :nervous:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 01, 2008, 09:40:54 AM
(http://www.grillingwithbeer.com/images/gwbcoverweb.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 01, 2008, 09:54:58 AM
Silly man, I've never grilled without beer.

OHHHH, you mean in the recipes!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on April 01, 2008, 10:00:51 AM
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee243/grazzhopper_00/massenunfall.jpg)

OH SO WRONG!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 01, 2008, 10:01:39 AM
I didn't expect to be crying this morning........
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on April 01, 2008, 10:06:32 AM
I didn't expect to be crying this morning........

I do believe a day of mourning is in order
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 01, 2008, 10:08:48 AM
WAIT WAIT!  There are a couple survivors amid the rubble!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 01, 2008, 10:09:53 AM
I've been trained in the delicate technique of bottle to mouth.  I'll dispatch myself post haste.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on April 01, 2008, 10:15:03 AM
I've been trained in the delicate technique of bottle to mouth.  I'll dispatch myself post haste.

while you take care of the surviors, I will handle their families and friends.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 01, 2008, 11:08:09 AM
Silly man, I've never grilled without beer.

OHHHH, you mean in the recipes!

Your BBQ has GOT to be great George.  A man with priorities like yours has gotta be great at grillin' & BBQin'.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 01, 2008, 11:14:14 AM
The best is firing up the smoker several hours before daylight.  The second cup of coffee gets a splash of bourbon and as the sun comes up I celebrate with a cold beer.  The world stands still when my smoker is going.  I'll have a cigar with a glass of bourbon in the afternoon.  I could never open a restaurant.  Have you ever seen a man at the grill of a BBQ joint with a beer?  he just looks nekkid without it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 01, 2008, 11:20:47 AM
George - Excellent day no doubt!

Many years ago when I was still a semi-young whippersnapper a fellow who was very wise in the ways of beer told me this:



Mike, don't get the fire in your Weber going too fast.  Take your time.  Waiting on a fire to get hot for 3 beers is better than waiting 2 beers.  Just one of the more memorable moments of my beer education. At that point I was Michelobing to my heart's content.  Ahhhh....memories.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on April 01, 2008, 12:49:25 PM
iski,

 Definitely words of grilling wisdom. I find if it takes 4-5 beers, that's o.k. too...nothing should be rushed when grilling. George-you draw quite an awesome mental picture of the perfect grilling day!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 01, 2008, 12:56:07 PM
Yup...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 01, 2008, 12:58:02 PM
note the HD welding gloves......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 01, 2008, 01:33:16 PM
I put some kingfish to the smoke this mornin, it'll be done whenst I get home around 4...I'll cool it off then make some fishdip and commence to swilling beer.  Thas my plan and I plan to stick to it by gum!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 01, 2008, 01:48:03 PM
MMMmmm..! BBQ!  :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on April 01, 2008, 02:56:14 PM
MMMmmm..! BBQ!  :2vrolijk_21:



Now thats the way to a mans heart, the smell of smoked meat ( ).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 01, 2008, 03:13:26 PM
Drinking And The English Language
Things that are difficult to say when you're drunk...
a) Innovative
b) Preliminary
c) Proliferation
d) Cinnamon



Things that are VERY difficult to say when you're drunk...

a) Specificity
b) British Constitution
c) Passive-aggressive disorder
d) Transubstantiate



Things that are ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE to say when you're drunk...

a) Thanks, but I don't want to sleep with you.
b) Nope, no more booze for me.
c) Sorry, but you're not really my type.
d) No kebab for me, thank you.
e) Good evening officer, isn't it lovely out tonight?
f) I'm not interested in fighting you.
g) Oh, I just couldn't - no one wants to hear me sing.
h) Thank you, but I won't make any attempt to dance, I have no co-ordination. I'd hate to look like a fool.
i) Where is the nearest toilet? I refuse to vomit in the street.
j) I must be going home now as I have work in the morning.


 :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 01, 2008, 04:02:12 PM
Drinking And The English Language
Things that are difficult to say when you're drunk...
a) Innovative
b) Preliminary
c) Proliferation
d) Cinnamon



Things that are VERY difficult to say when you're drunk...

a) Specificity
b) British Constitution
c) Passive-aggressive disorder
d) Transubstantiate



Things that are ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE to say when you're drunk...

a) Thanks, but I don't want to sleep with you.
b) Nope, no more booze for me.
c) Sorry, but you're not really my type.
d) No kebab for me, thank you.
e) Good evening officer, isn't it lovely out tonight?
f) I'm not interested in fighting you.
g) Oh, I just couldn't - no one wants to hear me sing.
h) Thank you, but I won't make any attempt to dance, I have no co-ordination. I'd hate to look like a fool.
i) Where is the nearest toilet? I refuse to vomit in the street.
j) I must be going home now as I have work in the morning.


 :P

Eggseelllent..tharts verry observivient of yoo Tallonn.......Hick
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 01, 2008, 04:11:34 PM
Mmmmm - great stir fry tonight and...............





Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 01, 2008, 04:28:05 PM
Eggseelllent..tharts verry observivient of yoo Tallonn.......Hick

Nige, you all ready at the pub? Wireless connection?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 02, 2008, 11:13:46 AM
Is it Friday yet?

Smoked fish dip.... mmmmmmmmm.   :2vrolijk_21:  Jealousy doesn't begin to describe it.




For some reason, when somebody offers to buy another, the word "no" never seems to pass my lips.





Yesterday made a wise investment. A case of Kona Fire Rock

(http://www.liquidsolutions.biz/product/images/kona-pale.gif)

Bargain price - $19.00.  Mmmmmmmmmmm....


Plan to visit the brewery in Kailua-Kona next year.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on April 02, 2008, 01:37:55 PM
counting down...pass me a Kona... :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 02, 2008, 03:56:26 PM
counting down...pass me a Kona... :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

There are about 20 left  :drink: :drink:  so.... SURE!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 02, 2008, 06:42:04 PM
Sam Adams brewer shares hops with Iowa craft brewers and others

DES MOINES, Iowa—A shortage of a key ingredient in beer has shown that even business competitors can come together over a cold one now and then.

more stories like thisThat happened last week when the nation's largest craft brewery, Boston Beer Co., the maker of the Samuel Adams brand, agreed to share 20,000 pounds of its hops with craft brewers throughout the country, including two in Iowa.

An extended worldwide shortage of hops has left smaller brewers unable to buy the important perennial flower that adds some of the bitterness and aroma to beer.

About six weeks ago Boston Beer sent out notifications to small brewers that it wanted to help them by making available some of its hops at cost. The company said it received 352 requests totaling about 100,000 pounds.

"It shows how great the need is and I felt really bad," said Boston Beer Co. founder Jim Koch. "We even fudged it a little and went over the 20,000 pounds, but we just don't have the capability of filling this hole ourselves, but we were able to fill 20 percent of it."

Koch said the company looked at its supply of hops and decided to live up a long established culture among craft brewers.

"We view each other as colleagues not as competitors," he said.

Koch said the shortage became acute last year when the 2007 hops crop came in below average, the third bad season in a row for hops. In addition, increased beer consumption has increased demand for hops, he said.

The shortage has left the smallest craft brewers most vulnerable because they typically don't have the long-term contracts with growers.

"We looked at our hops inventories and we said we can take some risk," Koch said. "If the 2008 harvest is OK we'll still be covered."

The hops shortage was serious enough that some craft brewers were at the point of going out of business, said Paul Gatza, director of the Boulder, Colo.-based Brewers Association, a nonprofit trade group.

"To some degree it kept some people afloat that weren't able to get hops," he said.

He said the hops shortage will plague the industry for another year or more.

In random drawings, Boston Beer selected 108 brewers to receive the 20,000 pounds of hops it could spare.

Among the recipients were Worth Brewing Co. in Northwood and Front Street Brewery in Davenport. Both bought 88 pounds of hops.

Peter Ausenhus and his wife, Margaret Bishop, opened Worth Brewing Co. a year ago this month in Northwood, a town of about 2,000 people near the Iowa-Minnesota state line. The brewery is in an 1887 building in the town's central avenue historic district.

They make 40 to 50 gallons of beer a week in 10-gallon batches and sell it on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in The Tap Room, a storefront room in the same building where the beer is made. Specialty beers and a variety of flavors, aromas, colors and textures are offered for sale.

Ausenhus said his 88 pounds of hops will last him a year. He'll pay Boston Beer's volume contracted cost, about $6 a pound, much cheaper than the $25 to $30 a pound he'd have to pay on the open market if he could get the German hops Boston Beer is providing.

more stories like this"It's a great savings, but more than the money, I was not able to get any imported hops this year. I had to reformulate all of my recipes. There's domestic hops but if you're making a German lager you'd prefer to use a German hop rather than an American-grown German variety because there are differences," he said.

Ausenhus said the hops sharing illustrates the camaraderie that exists among craft brewers large and small.

"It's a fairly friendly open industry," he said. "I don't know if maybe they just feel they're big enough they don't have to worry, but I think that there is a genuine interest and they know that a thriving craft brewing industry probably helps them too, and certainly it's just a generous gesture on their part as well."

Craft brewing is a growing segment of the beer industry. Its sales made up only 5.9 percent of the total beer market in retail sales in 2007, but the sector grew by about 12 percent in volume last year and 16 percent in dollars, according to the Brewers Association.

The 1,449 U.S. craft breweries last year sold $5.7 billion worth of beer, the association said. U.S. beer sales last year totaled about $97 billion.

Ausenhus said the craft beer growth is due to a growing interest in more flavorful foods and drinks in the country.

"They're appreciating the differences, the differences in cultures and processes," he said. "It's a growing sophistication and a dissatisfaction with the feeling that they're just kind of being marketed the same fizzy product from the factory beer makers."

Even in his small-town location, he said his business has exceeded his expectations. He serves locals and some regional beer enthusiasts who travel from nearby towns in Minnesota and Iowa.

Ausenhus, who claims to operate the smallest registered brewery in the country, said he was surprised that Koch called personally last week and spoke to his wife.

"He said he was reading our Web site and said he was glad to help us," Ausenhus said. "It was just the idea of the biggest craft brewer helping the smallest craft brewer and he just gave us a call."

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 02, 2008, 07:13:48 PM
That story is heartwarming.  A large company extending help to a number of smaller companies when an item critical to their success - in this case imported hops - is in such a short supply there will not be enough to fulfill the need.   :2vrolijk_21:

I've been in the food biz for about a hundred years or so it seems & lately the trend, in general, has been toward more intense flavors, more color, and a more memorable "taste" experience(aroma/flavor) in certain beverages.  Beer & wines reflect that overall trend quite well if you look at what is being offered as commonplace now vs what was available generally a decade or more ago. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 02, 2008, 09:04:12 PM
Yes, and I'm all for it.  I like to be able to get unusual ingredients from the store when cooking and trying new styles of beer.  I was one who was bored with the status quo.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 02, 2008, 09:58:23 PM
Thanks for that post. 

On the side:

I ordered some Rogue Brewery...Dead Man, today..IPA, I'll let you know unless you already know, then please let me know.

Slainte   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 02, 2008, 10:00:21 PM
No, the Dead Man it is a pale, sorry...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 02, 2008, 10:02:14 PM
I dunno, let me know, and I'll let others know
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 02, 2008, 10:03:47 PM
Naitram, you may have just increased my consumption of Sam Adams.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 02, 2008, 10:08:52 PM
Naitram, you may have just increased my consumption of Sam Adams.......

your welcome  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on April 02, 2008, 10:09:37 PM
Yes, and I'm all for it.  I like to be able to get unusual ingredients from the store when cooking and trying new styles of beer.  I was one who was bored with the status quo.

Then check out Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, that will break you out of status quo. :confused5:

http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Bizarre_Foods

What this guy eats, I'd preffer to use DTD. :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 02, 2008, 10:14:27 PM
I dunno, let me know, and I'll let others know

I need to know even if you don't know....you know?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on April 02, 2008, 10:26:05 PM
I need to know even if you don't know....you know?
Hey Miker, that ole girl came with the heavy duty cold weather riding windshield apron.  har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 02, 2008, 10:51:52 PM
Anyone seen Lakemaid Beer mermaids?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 02, 2008, 10:54:35 PM
How about a walleye.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 02, 2008, 11:00:43 PM
You don't need to work at Walmart to know thems are keepers!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 02, 2008, 11:01:02 PM
Here's a commercial for Lakemaid Beer.

http://lakemaidbeer.com/#tv
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 02, 2008, 11:07:16 PM
Miss Smallmouth
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 02, 2008, 11:19:52 PM
Caress and Release................
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 02, 2008, 11:21:26 PM
I've gotta think the smallmouth is the more popular of the two.  I'm just saying.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 03, 2008, 01:28:49 AM
I've gotta think the smallmouth is the more popular of the two.  I'm just saying.....

I have always preferred the fight of a northern...................pike that is...............
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 03, 2008, 01:30:24 AM
But some guys just like trout fishing on the other hand...............
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 03, 2008, 04:03:07 AM
Great ads - never seen or heard of that brand before. It mustn't be exported at all.

Nice story on the Sam Adams Brewery Neal. As you know I'm a great fan of Real Ales and Beers - looking forward to trying a few this summer.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on April 03, 2008, 06:55:47 AM
Neal,

 Thanks for sharing a fantastic American business story, beer will solve all the worlds problems! Instead of dropping bombs on the enemy, we should drop kegs (with parachutes of course). Who would want to war with someone as generous as that?

Flyndyna
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 03, 2008, 07:22:11 AM
We'll see, smell, taste and then pair up with a cigar.  Then I'll know...

http://www.rogue.com/

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on April 03, 2008, 11:26:47 AM
We'll see, smell, taste and then pair up with a cigar.  Then I'll know...

http://www.rogue.com/



Hey Mike,
Picked up Rasputin Imperial Stout, not too bad and like you said there's a reason it comes in a 4 pack.  :drink:
 :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 03, 2008, 11:37:01 AM
Hey Mike,
Picked up Rasputin Imperial Stout, not too bad and like you said there's a reason it comes in a 4 pack.  :drink:
 :coolblue:

Yeah man it is strong stuff...I do like thier Acme Pale Ale... alittle easier on the livah!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on April 03, 2008, 12:01:57 PM
Yeah man it is strong stuff...I do like thier Acme Pale Ale... alittle easier on the livah!

Thats next on the list, by the way got it at Total Wines and more in Boca.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 03, 2008, 05:59:58 PM
I started early, I found the dead man...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on April 03, 2008, 07:32:01 PM
Neal,

 Thanks for sharing a fantastic American business story, beer will solve all the worlds problems! Instead of dropping bombs on the enemy, we should drop kegs (with parachutes of course). Who would want to war with someone as generous as that?

Flyndyna

It's that the problem thou they don't drink anythink that has ETOH in it?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 03, 2008, 09:10:44 PM
I got my bike today!  I put 50 miles on it and it's even better than I remember it from last November.  It was stored at a dealer and they did a new rear tire, "showroom detail" (it looks brand new) ,and IDS install.  It shifted better and was smoother over all.  My last stop was at the "beer store" where I selected a 6 of Saranac Imperial IPA and a 4 of Mojo Risin double IPA.  Life is REAL good and I feel whole again for the 1st time in 5 months!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on April 03, 2008, 09:19:58 PM
I got my bike today!  I put 50 miles on it and it's even better than I remember it from last November.  It was stored at a dealer and they did a new rear tire, "showroom detail" (it looks brand new) ,and IDS install.  It shifted better and was smoother over all.  My last stop was at the "beer store" where I selected a 6 of Saranac Imperial IPA and a 4 of Mojo Risin double IPA.  Life is REAL good and I feel whole again for the 1st time in 5 months!
That's great!  I just don't know how you guys up Nawth do it, Bless you hearts.   ;D har.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 03, 2008, 09:28:57 PM
That's great!  I just don't know how you guys up Nawth do it, Bless you hearts.   ;D har.  spyder

Snowmobiles and skiing in the winter.  This was my 1st winter with the CVO and I didn't like it even a little.  She needed me and I wasn't there for her.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 03, 2008, 10:35:21 PM
I got my bike today!  I put 50 miles on it and it's even better than I remember it from last November.  It was stored at a dealer and they did a new rear tire, "showroom detail" (it looks brand new) ,and IDS install.  It shifted better and was smoother over all.  My last stop was at the "beer store" where I selected a 6 of Saranac Imperial IPA and a 4 of Mojo Risin double IPA.  Life is REAL good and I feel whole again for the 1st time in 5 months!

Hooo Rah....Ride well.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 03, 2008, 10:41:35 PM
I got my bike today!  I put 50 miles on it and it's even better than I remember it from last November.  It was stored at a dealer and they did a new rear tire, "showroom detail" (it looks brand new) ,and IDS install.  It shifted better and was smoother over all.  My last stop was at the "beer store" where I selected a 6 of Saranac Imperial IPA and a 4 of Mojo Risin double IPA.  Life is REAL good and I feel whole again for the 1st time in 5 months!

I am kegging/bottling an American IPA this weekend. Also will be brewing a couple of batches; Columbus IPA and not sure on the other one.... one of these:

From B3-

(1) Kit - Mike's American Amber Ale (Extract)   

(2) Kit - Best Bitter   

(3) Kit - Irish Red Ale   

(4) Kit - Columbus IPA

(5) Kit - Light Ale

From Williams -
(6) Kit - FATHER'S DAY ALE

From Northern -
(7) Kit - Bourbon Barrel Porter Extract w/ crushed grain


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 04, 2008, 09:54:18 AM
Damn fine brews to choose from, Rob.   :2vrolijk_21:



If my bike was stored for the winter, think I would have to go into hibernation.  That would drive me nuts.



Looks like a rainy weekend here in the Liquid Sunshine State.  A good excuse for me to drink some


Fire Rock & whine about not being able to ride get some work around the house done.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on April 04, 2008, 12:27:37 PM
I concur, the Saranac is a great beer...got the sales person all excited when I ordered a keg of the IPA. He special delivered it to the local Total Wine the next day! congrats on the bike, excellent way to start spring!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 04, 2008, 02:23:35 PM
I am kegging/bottling an American IPA this weekend. Also will be brewing a couple of batches; Columbus IPA and not sure on the other one.... one of these:

From B3-

(1) Kit - Mike's American Amber Ale (Extract)   

(2) Kit - Best Bitter   

(3) Kit - Irish Red Ale   

(4) Kit - Columbus IPA

(5) Kit - Light Ale

From Williams -
(6) Kit - FATHER'S DAY ALE

From Northern -
(7) Kit - Bourbon Barrel Porter Extract w/ crushed grain

Rob, great choices, skip #5.  I'd do either the Best Bitter with a couple extra pounds of DME for additional malty sweetness to balance the hops (and the added benefit of percent or two boost in EtOH!) or the partial mash #7.  Mashes are fun and make the kitchen smell like a bakery.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 04, 2008, 07:25:07 PM
Que???

What happened to...chill,open,swill,pee...repeat as often as needed.

Only foolin...I scored 4 bottles of Dogfish Head 120 ipa today....drank one...it was good and chewy...

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DCFIREMANN on April 04, 2008, 08:53:27 PM
Well I guess this is a little off topic but tonight I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE BEER TONIGHT! But I sure have knocked the hell out of a 1/2 gallon of 12 year old GEORGE DICKEL!!!!

Damn it is going to suck in the morning!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: AXIL on April 04, 2008, 09:03:18 PM
well.....i had a beam or so.... :orange:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 04, 2008, 09:11:40 PM
Rob, great choices, skip #5.  I'd do either the Best Bitter with a couple extra pounds of DME for additional malty sweetness to balance the hops (and the added benefit of percent or two boost in EtOH!) or the partial mash #7.  Mashes are fun and make the kitchen smell like a bakery.

Funny you should mention that one. I changed my mind this afternoon and plan on brewing that one tomorrow!! Looks a tad more involved than my other kits i have brewed. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 04, 2008, 09:31:02 PM
Beer Bottle Orchestra  :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNmjzJh_Yvg
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on April 04, 2008, 10:59:10 PM
Well I guess this is a little off topic but tonight I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE BEER TONIGHT! But I sure have knocked the hell out of a 1/2 gallon of 12 year old GEORGE DICKEL!!!!

Damn it is going to suck in the morning!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Now that brings back memories (at least what I can remember).... Not as bad as some peach shine I experimented with but ......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 05, 2008, 08:18:29 AM
Well I guess this is a little off topic but tonight I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE BEER TONIGHT! But I sure have knocked the hell out of a 1/2 gallon of 12 year old GEORGE DICKEL!!!!

Damn it is going to suck in the morning!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Alright DAWG.... it's the NEXT morning!!! Where ya at???  :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on April 05, 2008, 09:06:50 AM
Well I guess this is a little off topic but tonight I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE BEER TONIGHT! But I sure have knocked the hell out of a 1/2 gallon of 12 year old GEORGE DICKEL!!!!

Damn it is going to suck in the morning!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

And as we all have said it a time or two "Please God get me through this and I SWEAR I"LL NEVER DO IT AGAIN!"
(at least till next Friday) :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Capo on April 05, 2008, 11:38:32 AM
S-h-h---h-h! Not so loud :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 05, 2008, 07:07:40 PM
And as we all have said it a time or two "Please God get me through this and I SWEAR I"LL NEVER DO IT AGAIN!"
(at least till next Friday) :drink:

I use to have a tee shirt that said, "A Little Dickel do ya!"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on April 05, 2008, 08:38:16 PM
Dawg, how you handlin that hangover?

friday was a rough day at the end of a rough week.  But, thank goodness, we were too beat to drink much at all. 

But, I do so love this Friday Beer Thread.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 06, 2008, 08:40:08 AM
Indeed it was a rough week.  And the weekend has been somewhat rough as well here - weather & all.

Mrs. We the Friday Beer Thread loves you too!  And so do we.  If Jamie is jealous either he will just have to live with it or all of us will have to try to run faster.   ;D

(http://www.urondisplay.com/novelties/LoveinaPint_tmb2.jpg)




Today we ride & later we

 :drink: :drink: :drink:

I should find a card like this for my BSR:

(http://images.andrewsmcmeel.com/media/4397/large.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 06, 2008, 09:58:04 PM
it's been 2 weeks since bottleing gretchen's amber, so i decided a tasteing was in order  :drink:

needs another week or 2 but very good so far
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 07, 2008, 08:48:39 AM
it's been 2 weeks since bottleing gretchen's amber, so i decided a tasteing was in order  :drink:

needs another week or 2 but very good so far
:vrolijk_11: :vrolijk_11: :smilie_staub:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 07, 2008, 08:58:22 AM
Best wishes for a great batch of Gretchen's amber.  :2vrolijk_21:


No riding yesterday due to radar showing storms - lots of them - south moving north towards us.  They never reached us, but looked lousy so we passed on riding.

Yesterday was a  :drink:  :drink: & napping day instead of a riding day. 

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 07, 2008, 09:12:39 AM
I squeaked in a ride to one of my "offices" for a Padron 1926 anny #1 maduro and 3 Rogue Dead Man pale ales down in Del Ray Beach....On the ride home I was riding into the blackest nasty lightning invested clouds I have seen since last summer.. Made in the garage without a drop, whew! The cloud cover was nice on my burnt skull though.

Lets have a good week.   ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 07, 2008, 09:25:15 AM
Wow, that's scary.  I put the 1st 200 miles of the season on the Jester this weekend.  The weather was a little cool but very sunny.  I got to try out my new Fox Creek jacket, thinsulate gauntlet gloves, and thinsulate lined jeans.  I was toasty the whole time and know I'm ready for the 300 or so miles to York in a couple weeks.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 07, 2008, 09:32:39 AM
Great news, George!  Have fun breaking it in.

Miker, the weather looked lousy your direction - figure you got lucky.



Probably one of my ancestors:
(http://sweetmullets.net/images/004WS.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 07, 2008, 09:34:51 AM
Probably one of my ancestors:
(http://sweetmullets.net/images/004WS.JPG)

That makes us related.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 07, 2008, 09:37:03 AM
That makes us related.......

Beer bros who love BBQ & brew!

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 07, 2008, 10:03:08 AM
Coulda been one of mine but too much hair on the head...back n azz yes, head, no....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 07, 2008, 10:38:57 AM
Coulda been one of mine but too much hair on the head...back n azz yes, head, no....

Guy is holding a fish, so you could be partly related?   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 07, 2008, 02:07:26 PM
so much for good press...........

Glass particles force Sam Adams beer recall

April 7, 2008 01:28 PM

Boston Beer Co., the Boston brewer of Samuel Adams craft beers, said it is recalling an undetermined amount of beer because of defective bottles that may contain glass particles.

The company said the defective bottles came from a glass company that provides Boston Beer with about a quarter of its glass bottles. The "small grains or bits of glass" were discovered during a quality control operation at the firm's Cincinnati brewery, Boston Beer said in a statement. The problem was confirmed Friday, and was traced to bottles coming from a single manufacturing plant.

The company said it has not received complaints or reports of injury. A spokeswoman, Michelle Sullivan , estimated that the particles of glass are found in fewer than 1 percent of the bottles coming from the problem plant. Only Samuel Adams beers in 12-ounce brown glass bottles are involved in the recall. Potentially dangerous bottles are embossed around the bottom with the code N35 followed by OI .

Jim Koch , founder of Boston Beer Co., said it is the company's first recall since it began in 1984.

"We are disappointed and disturbed by this development, and we are doing everything we can to address the situation," Koch said in a statement. "Brewing great beer is not enough. Because of these bottles supplied to us from an outside vendor, we didn't live up to our drinker's expectations."

The company said it is contacting wholesalers to recall potentially defective bottles before they reach store shelves. "We think a small percentage is at retailers," said Sullivan.

"While the possibility of injury to an individual consumer is very low, people who bite or swallow a fragment of glass could possible be injured," the company said in its statement. "Anyone who has consumed beer from an affected bottle and becomes ill, or shows signs of complications, should see a physician immediately."

Consumers who purchased beer in potentially defective bottles are urged to discard the beer and bottles. They can register for a refund online at consumerinfo.samadams.com . They can also call 888- 674-5159 for more information.

The company's local brewery in Jamaica Plain is not affected because it only supplies only beer in kegs.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on April 07, 2008, 03:28:29 PM
I wonder what's the max. # of bottles they'll reimburse w/o 'proof of purchase'?  :) har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 07, 2008, 05:05:06 PM
I've got some empties on the floor in the garage.  Can microscopic glass chips cause a headache, dry mouth and "brain in neutral syndrome?".  I was injured!
Title: Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies by Beer Sales Volume
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 07, 2008, 06:58:18 PM
The Brewers Association, which tabulates industry growth data, announced its annual list of the top fifty brewing companies. Released are a Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies list. Statistics are based on sales in 2007.

"The majority of breweries in the U.S. are independent craft brewers who continue to push the envelope in flavor and diversity and who continue to set the pace for the beer category," states Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewers Association. "In 2007, 1,406 of the 1,449 breweries were small, independent and traditional brewers."

Top 50 Craft Brewing Companies by Beer Sales Volume
(Based on 2007 sales)

1 Boston Beer Co.
   Boston MA
 
2 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
   Chico CA
 
3 New Belgium Brewing Co. Inc.
   Fort Collins CO
 
4 Spoetzl Brewery
   Shiner TX
 
5 Pyramid Breweries Inc.
   Seattle WA
 
6 Matt Brewing Co.
   Utica NY
 
7 Deschutes Brewery, Inc.
  Bend OR
 
8 Boulevard Brewing Co.
   Kansas City MO
 
9 Full Sail Brewing Co.
   Hood River OR
 
10 Harpoon Brewery
    Boston MA
 
11 Alaskan Brewing and Bottling Co.
    Juneau AK
 
12 Magic Hat Brewing Co.
    South Burlington VT
 
13 Anchor Brewing Co.
    San Francisco CA
 
14 Bell's Brewery, Inc.
    Galesburg MI
 
15 Shipyard Brewing Co.
     Portland ME
 
16 Summit Brewing Co.
     St. Paul MN
 
17 Abita Brewing Co.
    Abita Springs LA
 
18 Gordon Biersch Brewing Co.
    San Jose CA
 
19 Brooklyn Brewery
    Brooklyn NY
 
20 Stone Brewing Co.
    Escondido CA
 
21 Rogue Ales/Oregon Brewing
    Newport OR
 
22 Long Trail Brewing Co.
    Bridgewater Corners VT
 
23 New Glarus Brewing Co.
    New Glarus WI
 
24 Kona Brewing Co.
    Kailua-Kona  HI
 
25 Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
    Milton DE
 
26 Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
    Paso Robles CA
 
27 Great Lakes Brewing Co./Ohio
    Cleveland OH
 
28 The Lagunitas Brewing Co.
    Petaluma CA
 
29 Flying Dog Brewery
    Denver CO
 
30 Sweetwater Brewing Co.
    Atlanta GA
 
31 Bridgeport Brewing Co.
    Portland  OR
 
32 Rock Bottom Brewery Restaurants
    Louisville CO
 
33 Odell Brewing Co.
    Fort Collins CO
 
34 BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
    Huntington Beach CA
 
35 Victory Brewing Co.
    Downingtown PA
 
36 Mac and Jack's Brewery
    Redmond WA
 
37 Lost Coast Brewery and Café
    Eureka  CA
 
38 Big Sky Brewing Co.
    Missoula MT
 
39 Pete's Brewing Co.
    San Antonio  TX
 
40 Otter Creek Brewing Co.
    Middlebury VT
 
41 Karl Strauss Breweries
    San Diego CA
 
42 Breckenridge Brewery
    Denver  CO
 
43 Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
    Chattanooga TN
 
44 Anderson Valley Brewing Co.
    Boonville  CA
 
45 Boulder Beer Co.
    Boulder CO
 
46 North Coast Brewing Co. Inc.
    Fort Bragg CA
 
47 McMenamins
    Portland OR
 
48 Utah Brewers Cooperative
    Salt Lake City  UT
 
49 Capital Brewing Co.
    Middleton WI 

50  Blue Point Brewing Co.
     Patchogue  NY
 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 08, 2008, 07:19:21 AM
Wow, Colorado is very well represented.  I think I'm moving.  Is beer a good enough reason?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on April 08, 2008, 07:32:40 AM
Wow, Colorado is very well represented.  I think I'm moving.  Is beer a good enough reason?

Cant think of a better one.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on April 08, 2008, 12:24:56 PM
I think it is very admireable the way that they are handling the situation. Shows great prespect for the consumers, as well as pride in their product. like the saying goes, "stuff happens"...(not worded quite that way), but they stepped up to the plate and assumed responsibility for bottles they do not manufacture. Another feather in the cap in my humble opinion.

Flyndyna
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 08, 2008, 09:07:15 PM
Wow, Colorado is very well represented.  I think I'm moving.  Is beer a good enough reason?

7 of 50??  ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 08, 2008, 09:16:31 PM
Thanks for posting the list of craft breweries, Eagle1.  Made me thirsty reading it.


In my home state for work & had a

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/1994482927_16e8701065.jpg)

this evening.  On tap, kinda flat, not a well rounded flavor.  Nowhere near as good as Shiner Bock, which I have loved for years.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 09, 2008, 10:38:19 PM
 :nervous:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 09, 2008, 10:51:49 PM
 :angel: :ons_5: :znotworthy: :cry2: : :1syellow1: :love_1: :ons_1: :beerchug: :sweetheart: :smilie_staub:  :ons_4: :innocent: :-* :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on April 10, 2008, 06:03:27 AM
 :angel:

Now that is an omen that we must start the weekend early.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Capo on April 10, 2008, 06:04:58 AM
I'm with you definately taking the putt to work today! :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 10, 2008, 08:33:30 AM
Today is Friday eve.  Appropriate to celebrate no doubt.

Even this snake looks like it is celebrating:

(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m232/Kimberlyklein67/eve33.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on April 10, 2008, 08:34:35 AM
I'm with you definately taking the putt to work today! :coolblue:

You guys suck...all of you...   >:( ;D

  It is 37 degrees and pouring rain today.  Forecast for the weekend is high in the low 40's, chance of snow flurries and rain...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 10, 2008, 08:42:17 AM
You guys suck...all of you...   >:( ;D

  It is 37 degrees and pouring rain today.  Forecast for the weekend is high in the low 40's, chance of snow flurries and rain...

Sorry, nice ride in this am, beauty sunrise, too bad I had to go to the office...A1a looked nice.. 

 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on April 10, 2008, 08:47:09 AM
Sorry, nice ride in this am, beauty sunrise, too bad I had to go to the office...A1a looked nice.. 

 


  I'd get on a plane and go somewhere warm, but it seems the airlines have adopted the MOCO philosophy of profits over reliability - Can't win!   ;D :)  oh well...can always dream and  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 10, 2008, 08:47:51 AM
State legislators are still in session here.  Very busy week for them.  Budget crunch & all made them work a little harder than usual.

(http://www.wayfaring.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/miami.jpg)


Supposed to be 83 today.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 10, 2008, 03:12:22 PM
Pass the bottle!!!  :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on April 10, 2008, 03:14:02 PM
A big bottle!!!

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 10, 2008, 03:16:35 PM
A big bottle!!!

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Quick!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 10, 2008, 07:09:52 PM
You guys suck...all of you...   >:( ;D

  It is 37 degrees and pouring rain today.  Forecast for the weekend is high in the low 40's, chance of snow flurries and rain...

Scott,

Didn't you get some riding in this last weekend, it was in the upper 60's. Tell me you got that new motor broken in already.......Don't you :nixweiss: I racked up a couple a hundred on both Saturday and sunday. My face was all sun burned on Monday and everyone at work knew what my weekend plans were.  ;D
yup, I definitely got a good fix of riding and it really gave me A well needed attitude adjustment, I've been cheesin this whole week in spite of the weather :vrolijk_4:
Hey, If this continues, It actually appears that we are getting "April showers" in April this year, and hopfully not in May & June as in previous years. think Positive Bro!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on April 10, 2008, 07:13:47 PM
Scott,

Didn't you get some riding in this last weekend, it was in the upper 60's. Tell me you got that new motor broken in already.......Don't you :nixweiss: I racked up a couple a hundred on both Saturday and sunday. My face was all sun burned on Monday and everyone at work knew what my weekend plans were.  ;D
yup, I definitely got a good fix of riding and it really gave me A well needed attitude adjustment, I've been cheesin this whole week in spite of the weather :vrolijk_4:
Hey, If this continues, It actually appears that we are getting "April showers" in April this year, and hopfully not in May & June as in previous years. think Positive Bro!  :drink:

I did get a few miles in on Saturday...  Doesn't mean I can't be selfish and want more!!!  and more!!!  and more!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on April 11, 2008, 08:18:58 AM
Happy Friday everyone! First one to post here today, that is rare! What is the beer of the day?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Capo on April 11, 2008, 08:20:23 AM
Peronally I am planning a perfect Black and Tan at around 2 pm today-because that's FIVE O'Clock on the other coast! :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 11, 2008, 08:23:33 AM
Can;t drink all day unless you start 1st thing in the mornin!

http://www.rogue.com/brews.html#deadguy
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 11, 2008, 08:41:03 AM
I did get a few miles in on Saturday...  Doesn't mean I can't be selfish and want more!!!  and more!!!  and more!!!

How's the bike running?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 11, 2008, 08:57:12 AM
Yeah, how is that bike running, Scott?

My beer of the day is:

(http://www.liquidsolutions.biz/product/images/kona-pale.gif)

A very happy Friday to all who read here & to all who don't but wish they could.



We are expecting a dip into the 60's next week for daytime highs. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on April 11, 2008, 10:41:40 AM
I'm going to have to see if there is some o' that Kona up here at Total Wine...
We're looking at the next four days of rain after it starts later tonight. At least it is warmer now.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 11, 2008, 10:51:50 AM
Supposed to have rain liquid sunshine here tomorrow afternoon.

May look around for some of this in bottles - not easy to find around here:

(http://www.alanjust.com/images/LSR-12bt-and-cans.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on April 11, 2008, 10:54:32 AM
Yep, got that here...great tasting beer! I am still anxious to try the Kona. I've never had anything from the islands that I haven't liked... ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 11, 2008, 10:57:59 AM
It's not in my top 5 beers (current list) but it's a darn good brew.  Bet you would like it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 11, 2008, 10:59:00 AM
need to be on the road at the crack of dawn tomorrow, but by tomorrow night i'll be enjoying some fine canadian beer
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 11, 2008, 11:00:10 AM
What kind?   :nixweiss:

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 11, 2008, 11:00:41 AM
that will depend on what bar i'm at  ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 11, 2008, 11:03:07 AM
Travel safe.

Be wary of those Canadians, they can be inscrutable & even a bit tricky at times.   ;)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 11, 2008, 11:04:31 AM
Travel safe.

Be wary of those Canadians, they can be inscrutable & even a bit tricky at times.   ;)



And downright polite and nice too!
Be careful, those rotten Habs beat up good on the Broons last night
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 11, 2008, 11:05:46 AM
lots of microw brews, and different bars carry different brews.  meeting a local friend in quebec city tomorrow night, so we generally let him pick where we go, get away from the touristy joints
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 11, 2008, 11:09:29 AM
last time we did a dinner run WFP and the Mrs join'd us

enjoying some boreale
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 11, 2008, 11:10:26 AM
unfortunatle we wont be riding this time  :(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on April 11, 2008, 11:55:16 AM
That's o.k. Neal,

 We'll all make a Canadian Beer Run Iron Butt Ride sometime...then stop on the way back and have some lubstah...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on April 11, 2008, 01:33:53 PM
For the Friday Beer Crowd.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6ojITxmP_g
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on April 11, 2008, 07:27:16 PM
For the Friday Beer Crowd.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6ojITxmP_g

where did you get that video of my ex-girlfriend?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on April 11, 2008, 08:27:25 PM
Listen up I am only going to go throu these once....

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w174/oudemaasbewerkingen/heezenbiervoorraad2.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 12, 2008, 01:27:14 PM
You guys should move to a border city.  I can go into Canada and stop at the Duty Free shop and come right back with tax free beer or liquor.  The rule is that you're supposed to be in Canada for 48 hrs but no border patrol enforce it.  Even if they do, all they do is charge the tax on it.  Crown Royal is REAL cheap.  There are some good beers too but the savings isn't as much.  When I worked right in Buffalo I would make beer runs on my lunch break for weekend parties.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 13, 2008, 07:28:40 PM
saturday beer was goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

had a glass of Boréale Rousse after we checked in to the hotel.

we then met up with our friend and went back to his apartemnet where he had a bottel of Unibroue Don de Dieu waiting for me to try, its a triple white 9% beer wheat beer is not my favorite, but it went down good, our friend told us the translation of the name is "gift of god"

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/quebec_city_apr_08/IMG_3590.sized.jpg)

frm there it was off to dinner and back to Boréale this time Brassin Festif a limited brew celebrating Boréale's 20th anniversary

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/quebec_city_apr_08/IMG_3596.sized.jpg)

malty doesnt even begin to describe this stuff
[back of bottle]
(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/quebec_city_apr_08/IMG_3600.sized.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 14, 2008, 08:58:35 AM
You guys should move to a border city.  I can go into Canada and stop at the Duty Free shop and come right back with tax free beer or liquor.  The rule is that you're supposed to be in Canada for 48 hrs but no border patrol enforce it.  Even if they do, all they do is charge the tax on it.  Crown Royal is REAL cheap.  There are some good beers too but the savings isn't as much.  When I worked right in Buffalo I would make beer runs on my lunch break for weekend parties.

I do, just north of Meeeeeeami, floreeeeda.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on April 14, 2008, 09:09:49 AM
I do, just north of Meeeeeeami, floreeeeda.
:ROFLOL: :zroflmao:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on April 14, 2008, 04:59:20 PM
I technically know that it is Monday, but I want to say ------ Is it Friday YET?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 14, 2008, 06:54:30 PM
saturday beer was goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

had a glass of Boréale Rousse after we checked in to the hotel.

we then met up with our friend and went back to his apartemnet where he had a bottel of Unibroue Don de Dieu waiting for me to try, its a triple white 9% beer wheat beer is not my favorite, but it went down good, our friend told us the translation of the name is "gift of god"

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/quebec_city_apr_08/IMG_3590.sized.jpg)

frm there it was off to dinner and back to Boréale this time Brassin Festif a limited brew celebrating Boréale's 20th anniversary

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/quebec_city_apr_08/IMG_3596.sized.jpg)

malty doesnt even begin to describe this stuff
[back of bottle]
(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/quebec_city_apr_08/IMG_3600.sized.jpg)



Nice.  Not a big fan of wheat beers myself, but have found a few good ones.  Definitely not a fan of malty brews.



Today I purchased:

(http://beefandbeermag.com/files/100_0269.jpg)

Hope Friday comes sooner than usual this week.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 15, 2008, 04:34:41 AM
MMMMM - had a couple of these last night, excellent stuff from one of our local micro breweries.

Tyneside Blonde 3.9%
Light hoppy and refreshing.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 15, 2008, 09:43:39 PM
tonight its

(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/65532.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on April 15, 2008, 09:50:06 PM
That looks potent. What's the ABV count?

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 15, 2008, 09:53:43 PM
5.8

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on April 15, 2008, 10:03:10 PM
Not as bad as I thought.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 15, 2008, 10:06:07 PM
No Magic Hat within 500 miles according to their website.

Cool label on that Roxy Rolles!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 16, 2008, 02:50:18 AM
Had a couple of these last night and a good traditional British Pub meal.

Happiness..................

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 16, 2008, 10:08:02 AM
No Magic Hat within 500 miles according to their website.

Cool label on that Roxy Rolles!

thats what first caught my eye
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 16, 2008, 02:59:08 PM
thats what first caught my eye

My BSR will buy wine sometimes based on the label alone.  Some of them have been surprisingly good and few... well just surprising.  Figure if somebody has the balls to put a label like Roxy Rolle on a beer, it should be good.  Couple of stores I will check that might have it, despite what their website indicates.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 16, 2008, 07:55:10 PM
its wed. must be

(http://www.betterbeerblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/1/joseph_brau_winterfest.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 16, 2008, 09:06:11 PM
Oooo, ooo, ooo, that looks good  :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on April 16, 2008, 10:10:09 PM
thats what first caught my eye

Ditto
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 18, 2008, 10:31:00 AM
Got an early start on Friday last night.  Tried the

Longhammer IPA from Red Hook.

(http://beefandbeermag.com/files/100_0269.jpg)

At first taste was not sure - a different hop flavor perhaps - but by the second beer this is a very enjoyable liquid repast.

Happy Friday to one & all!

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on April 18, 2008, 10:35:31 AM
For the Friday beer crowd.
Five stages of drinking (six if you live in a trailer park or at the "man mall")

http://larrymillerhumor.com/media/index.php


 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:  :pepper: :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 18, 2008, 10:56:03 AM
I drank 3 of these last night...I usually don't go for flavored stuff but this was tasty!
Very smooth for a 7%er....very drinkable (swillable)
Slainte!


http://www.dogfish.com/brewings/Seasonal_Beers/Aprihop/14/index.htm
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 18, 2008, 11:06:00 AM
their 60 minute IPA is good stuff

gotta try the 90 minute one of these days
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 18, 2008, 12:02:28 PM
Friday Beer Thread "Thought for the Day"
A recent study found that the average American golfer walks about 900 miles a year.

Another study found American golfers drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year.

That means, on the average, American golfers get about  41 miles to the gallon.

Kind of makes you proud!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 18, 2008, 12:08:54 PM
"
their 60 minute IPA is good stuff

gotta try the 90 minute one of these days

The 90 is good...
I scored some 120's  I have 1 left, very good, very pricey at $9 n change per!

I am an idiot to pay that for a beer...If my dad were still around he'd kick my azz..

"Jaysus mary n joseph, have you lost you damn mind son?"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 18, 2008, 01:11:39 PM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on April 18, 2008, 01:27:11 PM
.


Since this is Friday and this is the beer thread I have to mention this.

Nancy and I rode with some friends Wednesday evening to a new bar.

They served Schlitz and PBR on special.

A real hole in the wall type place with George Jones on the juke box.

It has a great name and we got two memberships.

Thirsty Beaver Saloon

Charlotte NC
704-332-3612


 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on April 18, 2008, 01:36:50 PM
Since this is Friday and this is the beer thread I have to mention this.

Nancy and I rode with some friends Wednesday evening to a new bar.

They served Schlitz and PBR on special.
A real hole in the wall type place with George Jones on the juke box.

It has a great name and we got two memberships.

Thirsty Beaver Saloon

Charlotte NC
704-332-3612


 :2vrolijk_21:
What!???  No Carlings Black Label?  What kinda joint are you taking Nancy to these days, Chip?  :o har!  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 18, 2008, 01:41:56 PM
I'm holding out for Strohs, then I'll join too.

Mike, I've paid $9 per at the store before.  I figure if there are folks spending $30-40 for a bottle of wine how far off can I be?  I like to try regional craft brews and I've gotten some great tips from this thread.  Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 18, 2008, 03:12:13 PM
"
The 90 is good...
I scored some 120's  I have 1 left, very good, very pricey at $9 n change per!

I am an idiot to pay that for a beer...If my dad were still around he'd kick my azz..

"Jaysus mary n joseph, have you lost you damn mind son?"

A case was about $5 or less back in my wasted youth , but my memory is fuzzy. 

Like the 60, 90 is good - must try the 120.  But @ $9 a bottle!  Whew - gotta be good.

(http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/181/beer-girl_9692.jpg)
This gal certainly has a lovely pair.....







of beers.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 18, 2008, 04:18:21 PM
Don't try this at home!  :P

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1694872
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air51 on April 18, 2008, 10:00:23 PM
Don't try this at home!  :P

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1694872
Don't think I will be drinking it off the floor with straws anytime soon!  ;D  :drink:

Anyway, even though this is a Friday BEER thread...does drinking a little whiskey count?  That's all I got for tonight.  :alcohol:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 18, 2008, 11:14:00 PM
A case was about $5 or less back in my wasted youth , but my memory is fuzzy. 

Like the 60, 90 is good - must try the 120.  But @ $9 a bottle!  Whew - gotta be good.

of beers.

20% ABV..... :o :P :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Capo on April 18, 2008, 11:17:05 PM
20% ABV..... :o :P :drink:


Ahhhh yea! Where do I sign up?!?!?!?!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 18, 2008, 11:24:54 PM
It Back to bruin, I got a lot of catching up to do, I'm thinkin Hefe  :2vrolijk_21:

here is the  recirculating mash  :bananarock:

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/recirculating mashing.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 18, 2008, 11:26:45 PM
now its time for sparging  :)

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/sparging.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 18, 2008, 11:28:44 PM
and finally a good hard boil  :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/boiling.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 18, 2008, 11:31:31 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 19, 2008, 03:00:17 AM
yup! smells great, cant wait to sample.

cooling down from boil to 70 deg. only takes about 15 min with the 50 ft stainless chiller



(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im000028.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 19, 2008, 08:52:16 AM
Our ground water isn't quite as cold as yours so on my last batch I tried a little experiment. Here in photo 1 is a submersible pump, submerged, (I bought to try this out) in about 30-40 #'s of ice water in a 70 qt cooler -  (the water you see coming out of the hose is the return line from the cooler you will see on down below)

(http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2007/1000457ch1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 19, 2008, 08:55:53 AM
From there it goes to the Immersion Chiller (IC) which is sitting in the wort (in the silver kettle with the brass IC sticking out of the top)
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7133/1000455wz4.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 19, 2008, 09:08:30 AM
Then into this cooler with about 20#'s of ice water and then back to the original cooler with the submersible pump.
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/387/1000456zo1.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 19, 2008, 09:13:18 AM
The whole setup. It took 15 minutes running regular ground water to the IC and out into the yard to get the wort down to 100 degrees. Then I hooked this setup up and it went from 100 to 68 in 9 more minutes!!! I like it. If you notice in the picture below, there are two burners. The burner that is hooked to the propane tank and is empty is the burner I used for my brew session. After flame out I move it to the burner stand the kettle is n in the picture to help speed up the cool down process (not having the boil kettle sit on a hot burner).
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6393/1000453pb7.jpg)



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 19, 2008, 11:55:21 AM
The whole setup. It took 15 minutes running regular ground water to the IC and out into the yard to get the wort down to 100 degrees. Then I hooked this setup up and it went from 100 to 68 in 9 more minutes!!! I like it. If you notice in the picture below, there are two burners. The burner that is hooked to the propane tank and is empty is the burner I used for my brew session. After flame out I move it to the burner stand the kettle is n in the picture to help speed up the cool down process (not having the boil kettle sit on a hot burner).
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6393/1000453pb7.jpg)



Rob,

Thats a great way to speed up the cool down, I even do it up here. by end of may our water needs help too, I'm glad I kept the first 25' copper one I bought when I was brewin on the stove. without the pre-chiller it took me about 45 min to cool down 10 gal from boil.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 19, 2008, 01:57:48 PM
Boy, there a lot of goesintas and comes outtas with that! 

PM me your addresses so I can drink your beer!    :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 19, 2008, 08:16:57 PM
Miker,

Come on up to Ocala my friend. I have some American IPA in the bottle, a Bourbon Barrel Porter I'm getting ready to rack to the secondary to soak up some oak chips and Makers Mark Bourbon, a Columbia IPA about 1 week away from kegging, and a Light Ale that will be ready in about 3 weeks!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 20, 2008, 11:19:25 PM
I do concentrated worts and add cold water after the aromatic hops to bring it to about 90 degrees or so.  I've never done a whole 5 gal boil before.  Is there a flavor advantage or anything else I'm missing?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Capo on April 21, 2008, 12:17:01 AM
I do concentrated worts and add cold water after the aromatic hops to bring it to about 90 degrees or so.  I've never done a whole 5 gal boil before.  Is there a flavor advantage or anything else I'm missing?
It's not beer, but I made some "tractor fuel" with friends a few weeks ago! Know what I mean? :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 21, 2008, 01:19:55 AM
I do concentrated worts and add cold water after the aromatic hops to bring it to about 90 degrees or so.  I've never done a whole 5 gal boil before.  Is there a flavor advantage or anything else I'm missing?

there are several advantages, the first being sanitation, if you boil your whole volume you are assured of killing off any unwanted bacteria, but in the same breath I have never had a bad batch when using the cold water method. It depends on your source of cold water, tap water has chlorine not good, well water isn't sterile enough, bottled water is probably your best bet.

The second reason is actually much more important in respect to actual beer production. when you use a concentrated wort, you suffer weak hop utilization. your wort is too concentrated to efficiently extract the hop oils and flavors from your hops, so you must over compensate and use much more to do the same job. as your concentrated wort density varies from batch to batch you often get unpredictable bittering results which can be frustrating.

The third is a matter of the quality of the boil and how it affect your final result. I brewed on the stove for a few years and after getting a 100,000 BTU burner, I quickly saw the difference. A good hard rolling boil was just not achievable on the stove. the big burner made all the difference in actually creating a rolling boil and facilitating a hot break. foam will start to rise as you start to boil, proteins in the wort coagulate due to the rolling action of the boil. The wort will continue to foam until the protein clumps get heavy enough to sink back into the pot. once the foam settles down You will see particles floating around in the wort, This is the Hot break. coagulating the proteins in your wort and adding additional Fining agents such as Irish Moss, remove positively charged proteins in the wort, and give your beer a professional clean clear appearance instead of just another cloudy homebrew.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 21, 2008, 08:45:46 AM
Don't think I will be drinking it off the floor with straws anytime soon!  ;D  :drink:

Anyway, even though this is a Friday BEER thread...does drinking a little whiskey count?  That's all I got for tonight.  :alcohol:

Whiskey counts.  I usually call it "brown water" - forgot why I started calling it that.




You brew crafter guys have a GREAT hobby!

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 21, 2008, 08:52:25 AM
Whiskey counts.  I usually call it "brown water" - forgot why I started calling it that.




You brew crafter guys have a GREAT hobby!

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!



Ish-key-bah (sic), the " Water of Life" as me ol Irish Dad would say...
Irish whiskey is little rough for me, unless you toddy it.

All bourbon is a whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon...
I like bourbon...try some Blanton's yall, you won;t be dissapointed.

Did I say I like bourbon?

Beer too...free beer even more!




Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 21, 2008, 08:59:36 AM
I always boil all my water I'll be using in my beer, and add a few minerals, then it sits covered overnight. If you use cool tap water, there is chlorine in it, and depending on your water and how you handle it you may get bacteria. My rule of thumb is, before the boil everything that touches you beer ingredients needs to be clean. After the boil, everything needs to be sanitized. But if you have never had a infected batch of beer you should be OK.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 21, 2008, 09:08:17 AM


Ish-key-bah (sic), the " Water of Life" as me ol Irish Dad would say...
Irish whiskey is little rough for me, unless you toddy it.

All bourbon is a whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon...
I like bourbon...try some Blanton's yall, you won;t be dissapointed.

Did I say I like bourbon?

Beer too...free beer even more!






I'm a bourbon drinker myself.  Will give the Blanton's a try.  Usually it's Makers Mark & Wild Turkey, but not so much anymore since I don't tolerate it any better than it tolerates me.  A little ice & maybe a splash but usually not, for that cold Florida winter's evening to ward off a bit o' the night chill occasionally.

Free beer is the best beer.  Not meaning to interject politics here, but a few years back a few of us decided that if one of us was elected (some National Beer Party idea we I had) we would have "Free Beer Day" & thumb our nose at election laws & offer any voters who voted for our Beer candidate a free beer.  If they voted twice, 2 free beers & so on.  Of course this never went anywhere, but we drank a lot of beer in the planning stages & later on drank a lot of beer just because it was there I suppose.  Did not have anything resembling a platform, except beer should be tax free & an annual free beer day would be a national holiday. Hooters girls were supposed to be the Cabinet as I recall, but the details are fuzzy now.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 21, 2008, 09:12:01 AM
I'm a bourbon drinker myself.  Will give the Blanton's a try.  Usually it's Makers Mark & Wild Turkey, but not so much anymore since I don't tolerate it any better than it tolerates me.  A little ice & maybe a splash but usually not, for that cold Florida winter's evening to ward off a bit o' the night chill occasionally.

Free beer is the best beer.  Not meaning to interject politics here, but a few years back a few of us decided that if one of us was elected (some National Beer Party idea we I had) we would have "Free Beer Day" & thumb our nose at election laws & offer any voters who voted for our Beer candidate a free beer.  If they voted twice, 2 free beers & so on.  Of course this never went anywhere, but we drank a lot of beer in the planning stages & later on drank a lot of beer just because it was there I suppose.  Did not have anything resembling a platform, except beer should be tax free & an annual free beer day would be a national holiday. Hooters girls were supposed to be the Cabinet as I recall, but the details are fuzzy now.


A little bourbon n "branch" water as my pal from kentucky says...I like to let open up a few minuts with ice.
Makers is fine too!


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on April 21, 2008, 09:23:49 AM

A little bourbon n "branch" water as my pal from kentucky says...I like to let open up a few minuts with ice.
Makers is fine too!



Makers is a house favorite here! I like it shaken over ice and strained. Purests claim it "bruises" the bourbon and after several "testing sessions" I'm still working on what that means---exactly  :alcohol:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: pado on April 21, 2008, 09:25:33 AM
I still prefer Glenlivet 18.  It's an acquired taste.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 21, 2008, 09:52:45 AM
i havent gone OCD on my beer productions, still do a partial boil, have never had bad results. thats not to say i wouldnt get better results if i steped up to OCD levels, but i'll stay in denial over that one.

i think more then a few of our CVO brothers/sisters will vouch for my beer
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 21, 2008, 10:19:31 AM
i havent gone OCD on my beer productions, still do a partial boil, have never had bad results. thats not to say i wouldnt get better results if i steped up to OCD levels, but i'll stay in denial over that one.

i think more then a few of our CVO brothers/sisters will vouch for my beer

Thats, the bottom line, if your beer comes out good, keep doing what your doing! I knew a guy that one out of three batches were infected. He also bottled, some bottles weren't clean enough, so you never knew what to expect, I stopped drinking his beer! :-\
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 21, 2008, 10:49:59 AM
In the 20-30 batches of beer I've made, I've had ONE bottle that was bad.  Like Eagle1 said, I use spring water in 5 gal size.  To get your mind in the right place you need to understand that you are growing yeast, not making beer.  The wort happens to be a pretty good media for unwanted organisms as well.  The cleaning and sterilizing is single handedly the biggest pain about home brewing.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 21, 2008, 10:52:07 AM
the wife does an excellent job of cleaning and sterilizing, also a good capper on bottling day
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 21, 2008, 11:46:26 AM
In the 20-30 batches of beer I've made, I've had ONE bottle that was bad.  Like Eagle1 said, I use spring water in 5 gal size.  To get your mind in the right place you need to understand that you are growing yeast, not making beer.  The wort happens to be a pretty good media for unwanted organisms as well.  The cleaning and sterilizing is single handedly the biggest pain about home brewing.

Different water has different amounts of good and bad minerals. If your beer comes out good, then keep using the spring water. Just like taking a shower, if you go somewhere with soft water you can't get the soap off, hard water and it strips everything. The same with the sparg, if the water is soft it may not carry away enough of the sugars, to hard and it will strip more tannins and other things you don't want in your beer. Also the chemistry affects the style of beer, not like yeast, but different areas make different beer styles because of the local water. A really good book, if you don't already have it is The Brewers Companion, by Randy Mosher,especially if your trying to make a beer that you don't normally brew.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 21, 2008, 07:44:24 PM
tonights beverage

(http://www.ithacabeer.com/images/brews_cascazilla.jpg)

Ithaca Beer

The name CascaZilla is a play on both the name of our local Cascadilla Gorge and the monster amounts of Cascade hops in this beer. This red ale gets its distinctive color from a healthy portion of caramel malt, which also lends some body and sweetness to the beer. The predominant flavor and aroma of this beer, however, is brought to you by the fresh American hops. If you haven't done so yet, treat yourself to Ithaca Beer's new monstrously hoppy Red Ale
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 21, 2008, 08:10:02 PM
i havent gone OCD on my beer productions, still do a partial boil, have never had bad results. thats not to say i wouldnt get better results if i steped up to OCD levels, but i'll stay in denial over that one.

i think more then a few of our CVO brothers/sisters will vouch for my beer

Thats exactly right Neil, you can make great beer at what ever level your at, every time you step up your process your not going to see huge changes, but instead just little ones that most wont even notice, but as your knowledge and taste for perfection grow, so will your process to achieve it.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on April 21, 2008, 08:44:00 PM

i think more then a few of our CVO brothers/sisters will vouch for my beer

Having experienced more than I can remember and I wish there were more...It is some good brew for my taste...

(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_2_25.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 25, 2008, 08:12:55 AM
Well, I am waiting for a suggestion for this afternoon's libation....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 25, 2008, 08:51:55 AM
Cannot quite make out the label on this libation.  Perhaps a closer look is needed?

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/390344228_8215a9e22e.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on April 25, 2008, 09:12:21 AM
Time to start drinking. :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 25, 2008, 09:22:00 AM
Cannot quite make out the label on this libation.  Perhaps a closer look is needed?

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/390344228_8215a9e22e.jpg)


Smells like clam juice???

What do they call that?....Clamto juice and draft beer? Cain't member
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on April 25, 2008, 09:23:03 AM
Well, I am waiting for a suggestion for this afternoon's libation....
Cold and wet. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on April 25, 2008, 09:24:29 AM
Cannot quite make out the label on this libation.  Perhaps a closer look is needed?

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/390344228_8215a9e22e.jpg)
Umm, that's not cold...... at least I'm not cold anymore. ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 25, 2008, 09:28:55 AM
Umm, that's not cold...... at least I'm not cold anymore. ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

 ;D

Another heartwarming beer pic:

(http://www.diangy.com/filemanager/files/Pictures/CUT%20-%20budlight%20bikini%20copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 25, 2008, 10:22:01 AM
Miller or Pabst?

(http://www.net-games.biz/funny-pictures/pictures/989.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 25, 2008, 10:48:38 AM
It is not beer thirty here yet, only a daydream away.....

(http://www.shiner.com/images/Shiner-family-bottles.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 25, 2008, 11:03:44 AM
OK, I'll try and some Shiner's then today...Which one?

I already have, during my lifetime, drank n peed enough miller, pabst, bud and coors to float the 5th fleet in, so now variety is the game.

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 25, 2008, 01:04:43 PM
OK, I'll try and some Shiner's then today...Which one?

I already have, during my lifetime, drank n peed enough miller, pabst, bud and coors to float the 5th fleet in, so now variety is the game.

Mike

Shiner Bock.  The yellow label in the middle.  Have drank the stuff for years - enough for a substantial reservoir of used Shiner.

Not fond of their Guiness knock off.  Not good, IMHO.

Variety....Got tired of Michelob and Amber Bock a few years back after drinking whatever was cheap for years.  Bud Light gives me a headache, not sure why but it always does.  Usually the brand style recommendations I get here & elsewhere are good.  Still traveling/working too much to take the time to brew my own - hat's off to those who do.

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 25, 2008, 01:08:13 PM
Yup, Salute!  To the home brew folks...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 25, 2008, 01:13:30 PM
I'll drink to them & raise a frosty mug to you as well, Mike!

 :drink: :drink: :drink:



(http://www.datingdynamics.com/images/Chick1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 25, 2008, 01:38:28 PM
Miller or Pabst?

(http://www.net-games.biz/funny-pictures/pictures/989.jpg)


Now thats my kind of Beer Huggie  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 25, 2008, 01:40:40 PM
I'll drink to them & raise a frosty mug to you as well, Mike!

 :drink: :drink: :drink:



(http://www.datingdynamics.com/images/Chick1.jpg)

I have a 2pm meeting then afterwards......Slainte Mike!  (I haft hunt down some Shiners!)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 25, 2008, 01:55:56 PM
Now thats my kind of Beer Huggie  :2vrolijk_21:

Found this pic today - have not tasted it but the review was promising:


(http://www.sevenpack.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/MiddleAgesWailingWench.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 25, 2008, 02:18:16 PM
Shiner Bock.  The yellow label in the middle.  Have drank the stuff for years - enough for a substantial reservoir of used Shiner.

Not fond of their Guiness knock off.  Not good, IMHO.

Variety....Got tired of Michelob and Amber Bock a few years back after drinking whatever was cheap for years.  Bud Light gives me a headache, not sure why but it always does.  Usually the brand style recommendations I get here & elsewhere are good.  Still traveling/working too much to take the time to brew my own - hat's off to those who do.

Mike


Its the rice they use as a cheap source of fermentable sugars, thats why I will never ever drink  Bud products, I've got enough headaches in my life, don't need to self-induce any  ;)

I'll Be working on the second 10 gal. batch of hefe this weekend, I got a great yeast slurry from the first batch, so this one should take off like a rocket and have even a more of the clove & banana flavor profile.

Thanks for the Salute guys  :2vrolijk_21:  Cheers to Beers  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

heres a couple of small clips from brewing, wish I could add smell too these vid's  :)

http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/mashing.WMV (http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/mashing.WMV)

http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/spargeing.WMV (http://home.insightbb.com/~screamineagle/spargeing.WMV)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on April 25, 2008, 02:22:40 PM

Its the rice they use as a cheap source of fermentable sugars, thats why I will never ever drink  Bud products, I've got enough headaches in my life, don't need to self-induce any  ;)

.....

I have the same problem w/Bud. Thanks for the info. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 25, 2008, 02:45:16 PM
It's the rice.  Interesting.  Thanks Eagle1.

Since I learned a new beer fact, today has been a very productive day!

 :drink:


(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/r2d2_2007_2007/beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 25, 2008, 03:09:29 PM
a worldwide shortage of hops, the ingredient responsible for the IPA’s distinct flavor, and other brewing staples means it costs 50 cents more to enjoy a cold one than it did a year ago. :(


Since the government has decided to subsidize biofuels, there is a nationwide movement to produce more alternative fuels, such as biodiesel, made from soybeans, and ethanol, made from corn. With more farmers devoting their fields to corn and soybeans, fewer are growing hops or barley, which has pushed the price of grain up dramatically, The price of grain is up, the price of hops is up, the price of energy is up. All of these factors contribute to the fact that beer is more expensive.  :(

Beer numbers

30.5 gallons: Average amount of beer an American adult drinks in one year.
6.5 billion gallons: Amount of beer Americans consume overall in a year.
5 percent: Average increase in price of beer at a grocery store in the last year.
$28 to $29: Current price that brewers are paying a pound for hops compared with $5 to $8 a pound a year ago.
24th: Illinois’ rank in the country for beer consumption in 2007, consuming 32 gallons per capita in that year.



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 25, 2008, 03:19:24 PM
planted 2 hop roots last weekend
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on April 25, 2008, 03:26:24 PM
planted 2 hop roots last weekend

hmmmmmm Isn't that illegal.

I mean where did the expression " all hopped up " come from ? 

Cops arrest you for being all hopped up you know.

And one New Year's Eve when my Dad bailed my sorry a$$ out of trouble he told my Mom when we got home " He's all hopped up " 

Sooooooooo, it's gotta be bad  :nixweiss:

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: VANAMAL on April 25, 2008, 04:05:03 PM
billy beer
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: VANAMAL on April 25, 2008, 04:05:45 PM
another
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 25, 2008, 09:43:43 PM
billy beer

I probably would drink rat piss before I would drink a Billy Beer, but thanks to him, President Jimmy Carter, in an attempt to atone for his many failures, legalized home brewing in 1978.  :orange: :mango: :apple: :jalapeno: :cucumber:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 26, 2008, 04:54:17 PM
Billy Carter, while ridiculed in most media & generally regarded as an embarrassment to the Carter administration, is highly regarded by many in my family.  Seriously.   One of my cousins children (5 years old then) had a severe health problem.  They did not have enough money to cover the travel to John Hopkins from Texas nor enough insurance to cover the procedure.  Somehow, Billy Carter learned of our family's problem & intervened.  Free airfare, free lodging for the hospital duration, & no cost (Zero$) for the medical procedure.  He would not tell us who paid, but I have my suspicions & his initials were W A "B" C. 

So hat's off to Billy Beer (would not drink it either), & RIP Mr. Carter.

(http://www.lasplash.com/uploads/1/inside_private_lives_6.jpg)



Did not know Jimmy Carter legalized home brewing.  The things I learn on this CVO forum about beer amaze me.  Thanks Eagle1.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 27, 2008, 07:52:20 PM
I just got home from York two hours ago and went to the beer fridge where I found a 22oz Weyerbacher Blasphemy Ale which is a Quad IPA aged in oak barrels and bottled.  I learned about it from this thread.  I'll let you know how I like it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 27, 2008, 07:53:20 PM
Just had my 1st sip of this 11.8% masterpiece.  Very malty, hoppy, and strong but nothing over powering.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 27, 2008, 07:53:59 PM
eye jusht hadd my secund sipp.   WOW
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 27, 2008, 07:55:53 PM
jusaht woake upp on da flore ad donet no y therz beeer all over me?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 28, 2008, 08:11:54 AM
Jim?  JIM?   JIM?     HOW WAS YOUR WEEKEND?



No, I'm not shouting & the text here is perfectly normal for a Monday morning...... :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on April 28, 2008, 08:41:15 AM
Jim?  JIM?   JIM?     HOW WAS YOUR WEEKEND?



No, I'm not shouting & the text here is perfectly normal for a Monday morning...... :huepfenlol2:

Iski, Jim had a really good time.  I don't think he ever noticed the ramp we built over him though.  We'd never Evel Knievel'd a member before :pineapple: !
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 28, 2008, 08:44:13 AM
Iski, Jim had a really good time.  I don't think he ever noticed the ramp we built over him though.  We'd never Evel Knievel'd a member before :pineapple: !

2LR (who is no doubt carefully placing the eagerly awaited pins in an envelope addressed to the iski abode at this very moment if not sooner  :huepfenlol2:) you HAD to know this was coming:

 :worthless:

Jim, the tire tracks on your chest are a figment of your imagination, too.   :huepfenjump3:



I missed all the fun.  Again.   :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 28, 2008, 08:45:48 AM
Iski, Jim had a really good time.  I don't think he ever noticed the ramp we built over him though.  We'd never Evel Knievel'd a member before :pineapple: !

I'm glad I'm finding out about it now.  No bruises or any other physical evidence of trauma.  I think this explains the wet underwear though.  The Makers Mark had me circling the drain within two hours.  I missed out on the rum, dayum.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 30, 2008, 08:22:29 AM
“You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline — it helps if you have some kind of a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer.”

— Frank Zappa

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 30, 2008, 08:29:33 AM
Naitram, are gonna go?

http://beeradvocate.com/acbf/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 30, 2008, 09:08:20 AM
Alabama again debating "Free the Hops" to allow beer over 6% ABV to be sold.  I hope it works out for you TC!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEFDVc6XCcc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on April 30, 2008, 10:52:32 AM
 :drink: :drink:Just getting ready for Friday :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on April 30, 2008, 11:50:12 AM
Or this......This is actually very good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 30, 2008, 01:23:45 PM
Alabama again debating "Free the Hops" to allow beer over 6% ABV to be sold.  I hope it works out for you TC!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEFDVc6XCcc

looks like they have a lot of opposition from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)
up here we have DAMM (Drunks Against Mad Mothers) fighting for us  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 30, 2008, 01:45:02 PM
looks like they have a lot of opposition from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)
up here we have DAMM (Drunks Against Mad Mothers) fighting for us  :2vrolijk_21:

Bwaa Ha Haaaaa   :D :D :D :D :D :D :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 30, 2008, 03:33:06 PM
looks like they have a lot of opposition from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)
up here we have DAMM (Drunks Against Mad Mothers) fighting for us  :2vrolijk_21:

I am a charter member of the Joe Bob Briggs chapter of Drunks Against Mad Mothers.   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on April 30, 2008, 04:32:49 PM
Or this......This is actually very good.

I'll be in Missoula at the beginning of August - reckon I might just slurp a couple of pints of Moose Drool!!

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on April 30, 2008, 04:37:35 PM
I'll be in Missoula at the beginning of August - reckon I might just slurp a couple of pints of Moose Drool!!

Nige

Nige, they have several different styles, so you may need to try them all!!  ::)

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 01, 2008, 08:06:08 AM
I saw a recent story in Time about Colorado being to craft brewed beer as Napa Valley is to wine.  There are tours in Denver.  I'm moving in with Talon!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 01, 2008, 08:11:41 AM
Don't forget the Northwest for beer...I hear tell a decent whiskey is being batched out there in Colorado..gonna hafta git me sum!

http://www.madriverbrewing.com/pages/brews/pale_ale.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on May 01, 2008, 09:52:37 AM
I'll be in Missoula at the beginning of August - reckon I might just slurp a couple of pints of Moose Drool!!

Nige
mmmmmmm......Moose Drool.......mmmmmmmmm :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 10:58:49 AM
dropped off my entry yesterday, got my confirmation email before i even got home

Quote
Dear Fellow Homebrew Enthusiast,

Thank you for entering the 2008 Samuel Adams® American Homebrew Contest™.  Your entry has been received by the drop location.   Please see below for details:

Your Entry #14622
Category: American Ale (10)
Subcategory: American Amber Ale (b)
Entry Status: Received
Comments: Valid


As a fellow homebrewers, we understand the amount of care and creativity that is put into each and every batch of your beer.  Please know that your entry will be handled (and tasted) with the same quality of care. 

If after reading the entire rules and regulations packet, you still have questions about the competition, please email:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Seegarsmkr on May 01, 2008, 01:08:44 PM
dropped off my entry yesterday, got my confirmation email before i even got home


Good Luck we are pulling fer ya'
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 02:41:21 PM
did the brewery tour while i was there, not great pics but the best i can do from my cell phone
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 02:41:43 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 02:42:50 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 02:43:03 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 02:43:16 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 01, 2008, 03:14:37 PM
did the brewery tour while i was there, not great pics but the best i can do from my cell phone
Kewl :2vrolijk_21: They let you do any tasting? :drink:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 03:19:35 PM
sure did you get 3 samples on the tour

standard Boston Lager
current seasonal, Sam Summer right now
and whatever they are testing, the boston brewery does all their R&D
yesterday we tried a coffe stout. last winter i got to sample one of the 2007 longshot winners
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 01, 2008, 03:20:16 PM
Kewl :2vrolijk_21: They let you do any tasting? :drink:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I've never been on a tour that doesn't (4 and counting).  I hope SA is no different!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 01, 2008, 03:21:58 PM
sure did you get 3 samples on the tour

standard Boston Lager
current seasonal, Sam Summer right now
and whatever they are testing, the boston brewery does all their R&D
yesterday we tried a coffe stout. last winter i got to sample one of the 2007 longshot winners
Kewl beans.... or should that be "kewl barley and hops"? ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 03:22:42 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm barley & hops
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 01, 2008, 03:24:44 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm barley & hops

Reading this just made me drool!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 01, 2008, 03:29:24 PM
Just because I think so much of you two (and I'm off @ home) I can go to the fridge. :evilgrin:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 01, 2008, 03:31:09 PM
Just because I think so much of you two (and I'm off @ home) I can go to the fridge. :evilgrin:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:


:sauer021:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on May 01, 2008, 03:32:26 PM
Beer please!

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 01, 2008, 03:32:39 PM
I may have to take Momma to happy hour now.  I got beer on the brain so bad I need a fix.

Thanks Gary, I'll join you in an e-beer in an hour or so!  :2vrolijk_09:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 01, 2008, 03:34:37 PM


:sauer021:
Does that mean you want me to have one beer for each of you? :confused5: :drink: :drink: Yummy!!!!

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 01, 2008, 03:35:47 PM
I may have to take Momma to happy hour now.  I got beer on the brain so bad I need a fix.

Thanks Gary, I'll join you in an e-beer in an hour or so!   :2vrolijk_09:
Kewl... Cheers. :beerchug:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on May 01, 2008, 09:28:15 PM
Having recently met Miker I can express that it appears he knows BEER!

We may all have a thing or two to learn from him...

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 08:37:10 AM
(http://www.gadgetizer.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/beer-burglar-alarm1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 08:37:52 AM
(http://media.pongalong.com/images/bestbeerpongtables/BeerPourCapTable.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 08:39:42 AM
(http://www.pom.edu/p561/BeerDo4.gif)

Oh to be a beer consultant & offer such beer advice.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 08:40:57 AM
(http://www.dayf.de/uploads/beer.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 02, 2008, 08:52:25 AM
(http://www.pom.edu/p561/BeerDo4.gif)

Oh to be a beer consultant & offer such beer advice.....
Hey Mike, it's that time delay to run through the chain that prompts me to retrieve my poison direct from here http://middleagesbrewing.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 02, 2008, 08:58:00 AM
Please visit the site


http://beeradvocate.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 09:00:10 AM
Hey Mike, it's that time delay to run through the chain that prompts me to retrieve my poison direct from here http://middleagesbrewing.com/

Howie, as someone who has been known to paint themselves blue & run naked through the forest hwling (not barking - barking is not currently allowed) at the full moon, this brew immediately caught my attention:

(http://middleagesbrewing.com/images/stories/beers/druid-fluid_large.jpg)

Bet that brewery brews some great beer!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 09:01:26 AM
Please visit the site


http://beeradvocate.com/

Thanks Mike.

Brews to try!

(http://beeradvocate.com/im/forum/catchingup0318.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 02, 2008, 09:01:58 AM
Druid Fluid

BA OVERALL
B+
very good
w/ 171 Reviews THE BROS
A-
excellent
read more » rAvg: 4
High: A+ / 5
Low: D+ / 2.4
pDev: 10.25% 
 
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Middle Ages Brewing Co., Ltd.
New York, United States

Style / ABV:
American Barleywine /  9.50% ABV

Notes:
Brewed year-round. Serving types had: bottle (159), cask (7), on-tap (5).

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 SPLITGRIN ( Anderson, Indiana )

B- / 3.5
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | drink: 3.5
rDev: -14.3%

A honey amber body has murky wheat tones on the edges where light comes through. Head is a rocky medium tan that jumps to three fingers and has decent retention. Considerable scattered lace is left behind. Nose is shockingly hoppy for the style with fresh cut grassy notes and hints of vanilla oak with a bit of spice. Wow for a barley wine this sure is hoppy, matter of fact if I didnt know better I'd say I was drinking a Double IPA. Hops are creamy and piney with soughy spicey malt notes tagging along. A raw peppery bitterness coats the mouth and leaves fresh hoppy feel on the taste buds. This isnt a bad beer at all but for the style it misses the mark a bit. The drinkability is hurt by this.

Serving type: bottle

Reviewed on: 03-27-2008 18:20:03
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 09:03:02 AM
I gotta find that one & make sure I'm sitting down while drinking it...

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 02, 2008, 09:07:39 AM
This stuff should have a warning  :drink: :huepfenlol2:


Tenth Anniversary Ale
Brewed in the style of an American Double IPA in celebration of our 10th anniversary. This beer is golden in color, has medium to full body, intense hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. Ten additions of American hops are made throughout the brewing process.
   

10.0% Alcohol by volume 
 
 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 02, 2008, 09:13:39 AM
I'm jonesin with my growlers baby!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 02, 2008, 09:15:47 AM
I'm jonesin with my growlers baby!
Bring it on brother!!   :drink: Anytime your ready!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 02, 2008, 09:18:41 AM
Bring it on brother!!   :drink: Anytime your ready!

I coach softball on Saturdays.  I can do it after a morning game and get there in early afternoon.  I'll throw a couple dates at you soon.  if the weather is nice Mrs. JW will likely come too.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 02, 2008, 09:25:25 AM
I coach softball on Saturdays.  I can do it after a morning game and get there in early afternoon.  I'll throw a couple dates at you soon.  if the weather is nice Mrs. JW will likely come too.
That sounds good. If we're gonna do some tasting you may want a reservation here at Hotel Howie  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 02, 2008, 09:28:35 AM
That sounds good. If we're gonna do some tasting you may want a reservation here at Hotel Howie  :drink:

I'll taste just a little, get a bite and then come home.  Or get a bite, taste just a little and then come home.  How far is Middle Ages from the Dinosaur?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 02, 2008, 09:33:28 AM
I'll taste just a little, get a bite and then come home.  Or get a bite, taste just a little and then come home.  How far is Middle Ages from the Dinosaur?
Taste a little??  :bananarock: :huepfenjump3: OK, but you'll be the first person to be successful with just "one".  :huepfenlol2: :drink: The Dinosaur to Middle Ages is about 1mi. On tap info is available here but not always current. http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/82/40/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 02, 2008, 09:40:15 AM
Taste a little??  :bananarock: :huepfenjump3: OK, but you'll be the first person to be successful with just "one".  :huepfenlol2: :drink: The Dinosaur to Middle Ages is about 1mi. On tap info is available here but not always current. http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/82/40/

It's easy to say that at 9:30AM.  I know, WTH am I thinking.  I'll run it by the war department and send you a PM with dates and a plan.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 02, 2008, 09:53:11 AM
It's easy to say that at 9:30AM.  I know, WTH am I thinking.  I'll run it by the war department and send you a PM with dates and a plan.
Gotta get iski up here also  :drink: .....and anyone else that enjoys good beer.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 12:31:44 PM
Gotta get iski up here also  :drink: .....and anyone else that enjoys good beer.....

Had considered a trip to Canada this year that would have included upstate NY & New England but plans got changed.  Would love to get there & ride &  :drink:

Not at the same time, of course. ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 02, 2008, 12:35:25 PM
Unless you got a blinged out cup holder...urp...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 12:37:25 PM
Unless you got a blinged out cup holder...urp...

Even when drinking & driving was legal in Texas back in dinosaur times, I never drank beer & rode the bike.  Of course I never had a blinged out cup holder either.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 02, 2008, 12:40:04 PM
Even when drinking & driving was legal in Texas back in dinosaur times, I never drank beer & rode the bike.  Of course I never had a blinged out cup holder either.  :2vrolijk_21:

I can't say never.  But I generally stop at 2.   2:30 is just a little too late for me.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 12:50:01 PM
I can't say never.  But I generally stop at 2.   2:30 is just a little too late for me.

If you never count past "2", and start over each time you reach "2" you can always say, "but honey I only had a couple."    ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 02, 2008, 12:51:00 PM
If you never count past "2", and start over each time you reach "2" you can always say, "but honey I only had a couple."    ;)
Kinda like stoppin' fer "just one"  :huepfenlol2: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 02, 2008, 12:53:56 PM
Even when drinking & driving was legal in Texas back in dinosaur times, I never drank beer & rode the bike.  Of course I never had a blinged out cup holder either.  :2vrolijk_21:
For me both are to be enjoyed seperately for peak performance! :2vrolijk_09: :alcohol:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Steve_G on May 02, 2008, 01:26:45 PM
You should NEVER drink AND drive!!!!  Always drink THEN drive.  Otherwise you might spill your beer.  (Unless you have one of those fancy holders). :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 02, 2008, 01:29:06 PM
Yeah, with this keg,I can say I only had one...Thats wha Im talikn bout!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Steve_G on May 02, 2008, 01:47:31 PM
Yeah, with this keg,I can say I only had one...Thats wha Im talikn bout!

Hey do these things come with a bracket and a plastic flexible drinking tube that you can attach to a beanie helmet?
(Hey, I'm not stupid, I know you would need one on each side of the helmet for stability).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 02, 2008, 01:52:19 PM
 :cucumber:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Steve_G on May 02, 2008, 02:05:02 PM
:cucumber:
Good one, Miker!!
(Here I thought I had an original idea.  I was about to call the patent office!)  :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 02, 2008, 02:06:54 PM
Good one, Miker!!
(Here I thought I had an original idea.  I was about to call the patent office!)  :bananarock:

I doubt it's DOT approved, but like Hoist says, the stickers are only $1!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 02, 2008, 02:06:57 PM
Needs to be chrome
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Steve_G on May 02, 2008, 02:22:48 PM
I wonder if we can get together and get the CVO patch painted on the front of that COOL beer holder helmet? 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on May 02, 2008, 07:30:38 PM
This thread makes me thristy and it is Friday night...time to go get one...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 02, 2008, 09:17:21 PM
I doubt it's DOT approved, but like Hoist says, the stickers are only $1!

Jim,

Better Drink a few high calorie Stouts tonight, your looking a little anorexic  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2008, 11:01:17 PM
(http://www.voidspace.org.uk/gallery/silly/beer_troubleshooting.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 04, 2008, 10:07:20 AM
Jim,

Better Drink a few high calorie Stouts tonight, your looking a little anorexic  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

I had 3 St. Pauli Girl Darks with a steak dinner Friday night.  Any improvement?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 04, 2008, 11:02:45 AM
Woke up yesterday morning with a sore throat that felt like I had swallowed at least 3-4 beer bottle caps.  Dragged around & then decided I needed to ride anyway, since the weather was so perfect.  Did not figure out a route, riding buddy had called & could not go, so I just took off by myself.  Don't do that much anymore & when I do it's usually fun. No Particular Place To Go, and coincidentally that song hit the rotation on the MP3 early on.  Felt a little better, decided the Jester & I would contribute 200 miles of carbon footprint at least on the ride & then decided it was time to eat lunch.  Wheeled into a little "fast" food chicken place in the SW corner of Jawja, placed my order & I was #44.  Sat down & they called order #31.  Sometimes that would have given me the waitinginafitofsnits, but since I had started off feeling kinda peaked, as my Mom would have called it, figured the rest would do me good.  Watched them get 1 out of 3 orders wrong & in about 30 minutes my order was ready, and I was in the lucky 2/3 of correct orders.  Good food.

Was about 100 miles into our 200 mile trip to nowhere when I remembered a river road with some nice sweeping turns & headed that direction.  Just as I reached the area with the best turns, 3 poachers fellers in an old white/rust colored pickup appeared in front of me going about 25 mph.  I zoomed past them wondering if they had seen the movie Easy Rider & figured had shotguns since they were "sightseeing".  Just as I entered the first good turn, Think by 'retha Franklin comes on the MP3.  Now I'm smiling and leaning and having a darn good time straightening out the road in front of me.  Clouds are brewing, it's going to rain, so I headed home, put the bike up, wetted 'er down & got the bugs off & closed the garage door just as it started to rain.  Decided not to check the trash for beer bottle caps, since if I did not find any it would have explained my rocky start to what became a damn fine day....   :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 04, 2008, 11:17:36 AM
Woke up yesterday morning with a sore throat that felt like I had swallowed at least 3-4 beer bottle caps.  Dragged around & then decided I needed to ride anyway, since the weather was so perfect.  Did not figure out a route, riding buddy had called & could not go, so I just took off by myself.  Don't do that much anymore & when I do it's usually fun. No Particular Place To Go, and coincidentally that song hit the rotation on the MP3 early on.  Felt a little better, decided the Jester & I would contribute 200 miles of carbon footprint at least on the ride & then decided it was time to eat lunch.  Wheeled into a little "fast" food chicken place in the SW corner of Jawja, placed my order & I was #44.  Sat down & they called order #31.  Sometimes that would have given me the waitinginafitofsnits, but since I had started off feeling kinda peaked, as my Mom would have called it, figured the rest would do me good.  Watched them get 1 out of 3 orders wrong & in about 30 minutes my order was ready, and I was in the lucky 2/3 of correct orders.  Good food.

Was about 100 miles into our 200 mile trip to nowhere when I remembered a river road with some nice sweeping turns & headed that direction.  Just as I reached the area with the best turns, 3 poachers fellers in an old white/rust colored pickup appeared in front of me going about 25 mph.  I zoomed past them wondering if they had seen the movie Easy Rider & figured had shotguns since they were "sightseeing".  Just as I entered the first good turn, Think by 'retha Franklin comes on the MP3.  Now I'm smiling and leaning and having a darn good time straightening out the road in front of me.  Clouds are brewing, it's going to rain, so I headed home, put the bike up, wetted 'er down & got the bugs off & closed the garage door just as it started to rain.  Decided not to check the trash for beer bottle caps, since if I did not find any it would have explained my rocky start to what became a damn fine day....   :huepfenlol2:
Sounds as if all ended well Mike  :drink: :2vrolijk_21: We took the liberty of making a run to my favorite micro-brewery. Decided on a growler of http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/68/ and http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/61/ and plan on taking no prisoners by the end of business today.  :drink: :drink: :drink:  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 04, 2008, 11:31:53 AM
good trip Iski!  It's looking like the clouds are breaking up right now to at least a high cover.  Only problem is it's 50 and windy out.  Some things are just worth it and I may sneak out for 30-40 miles to no where!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 04, 2008, 11:32:16 AM
Sounds as if all ended well Mike  :drink: :2vrolijk_21: We took the liberty of making a run to my favorite micro-brewery. Decided on a growler of http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/68/ and http://middleagesbrewing.com/content/view/61/ and plan on taking no prisoners by the end of business today.  :drink: :drink: :drink:  :huepfenlol2:

Howie, looks like you had a better day than me!  Great looking brewery. :2vrolijk_21:  Gotta visit that place someday.....

No beer yesterday, since I just did not have the stomach for it.  Today will be a better day, I hope.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 04, 2008, 11:34:01 AM
good trip Iski!  It's looking like the clouds are breaking up right now to at least a high cover.  Only problem is it's 50 and windy out.  Some things are just worth it and I may sneak out for 30-40 miles to no where!

Passed on a 200 mile ride with friends today to a great little restaurant since I had the same beer bottle cap throat when I woke up.  Feeling better now - temps in the 80s & no rain.

Have fun on your ride!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 04, 2008, 11:37:13 AM
Passed on a 200 mile ride with friends today to a great little restaurant since I had the same beer bottle cap throat when I woke up.  Feeling better now - temps in the 80s & no rain.

Have fun on your ride!
I understand a VSOP or better Congac is very good for the bottle cap in the throat problem.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 04, 2008, 11:38:02 AM
I understand a VSOP or better Congac is very good for the bottle cap in the throat problem.

medicinal purposed only, of course!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 04, 2008, 11:42:08 AM
May try some tequila later on.  No cognac in the bar, but lotsa tequila!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 04, 2008, 01:36:09 PM
ive had that same throat for a few day myself, coughing up some good size chunks of lung  :sick2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Seegarsmkr on May 04, 2008, 01:36:20 PM
May try some tequila later on.  No cognac in the bar, but lotsa tequila!   :drink:

One te-killa, 2 te-killa, three te-killa...floor :bananarock: :bananarock:

Seegarz
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 05, 2008, 08:40:44 AM
Today if I had woke up dead it would be an improvement over my present condition.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 05, 2008, 09:15:01 AM
i'm about ready to break down and go see a doctor
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 05, 2008, 11:00:15 AM
i'm about ready to break down and go see a doctor

Me too.

Or a mortician.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 05, 2008, 11:07:31 AM
i had a visit from Dr. Claritin D this morning almost feeling human right now
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 05, 2008, 11:12:17 AM
Talked to a friend who had the flu earlier.  Exact same symptoms - lasts about a week.  Feel good during the day & like chit at night. 

May try Doc Clariton D.  Couldn't hurt.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 05, 2008, 11:15:11 AM
Talked to a friend who had the flu earlier.  Exact same symptoms - lasts about a week.  Feel good during the day & like chit at night. 

May try Doc Clariton D.  Couldn't hurt.
It comes highly recommended. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 05, 2008, 11:31:06 AM
It comes highly recommended. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

That's EXACTLY what I need.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on May 05, 2008, 12:21:13 PM
Not to get off the subject, but the beer thread has hit 100 pages! That calls for a drink!  :drink: :drink: :drink:
1,678 bottles of beer on the wall...1,678 bottles of beeerrr...you take twenty down and pass out on the ground...
1,658 bottles of beer...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 05, 2008, 01:49:02 PM
100 pages of posts about beer & the people that brew & make beer & drink beer and other stuff.  On a bike board devoted to CVO's.....

Knew I liked this place as soon as I first read here!  :2vrolijk_21:

I'll drink to the board & it's great taste in threads!   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 06, 2008, 07:32:08 AM
I had several in honor last night!  Now the next post in this thread will be.....

1,500!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 06, 2008, 02:01:48 PM
Thats awesome, who da thunk there would be 100 pages & 1500 posts for BEER on a biker forum  :2vrolijk_21:

Cheers To Beers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
:beerchug: :beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug:

 :orange: :mango: :bananarock: :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :pineapple: :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 06, 2008, 02:02:49 PM
I was hoping that a Home Brewer would get the post!  Yea Rah!

I am still on the Acme Pale Ales....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 06, 2008, 06:42:49 PM
A GREAT 1500 post it is, too!  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

No  :drink: :drink: :drink: for me today - could not taste it anyway.  Will celebrate later, when I re-animate.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 06, 2008, 07:38:14 PM
A GREAT 1500 post it is, too!  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

No  :drink: :drink: :drink: for me today - could not taste it anyway.  Will celebrate later, when I re-animate.

Ohhh I hate when I get version of the Funk...I know when I can't taste beer, I am gettin puney.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 06, 2008, 07:38:54 PM
Oh, .......I hope you feel better soon
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 06, 2008, 07:59:43 PM
Thanks Mike.

Tomorrow is another day.

Or was that yesterday?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on May 06, 2008, 08:01:39 PM
Thats awesome, who da thunk there would be 100 pages & 1500 posts for BEER on a biker forum  :2vrolijk_21:

Cheers To Beers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
:beerchug: :beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug::beerchug:

 :orange: :mango: :bananarock: :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :pineapple: :pepper:

Are you kidding? Who wouldn'ta thunk it? :confused5: ??? ::) ;D ;D ;D

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 06, 2008, 08:06:46 PM
been almost 1 week since ive had  :drink:  :'( hope im back to normal by fri. so i can meet scot for  :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 06, 2008, 08:10:25 PM
Yea, you need to get well... I keep passing out drinking for you and me. :drunk: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on May 06, 2008, 08:10:59 PM
been almost 1 week since ive had  :drink:  :'( hope im back to normal by fri. so i can meet scot for  :drink: :drink:

Can't ya tell, I just left the bar! Feel no pain now, and I don't even really drink anymore! Great day at work just twisted my arm. Might even go out in a few for some more! Cheap date though! FTF, FTW, and FTB (Boss)! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 06, 2008, 08:12:05 PM
been almost 1 week since ive had  :drink:  :'( hope im back to normal by fri. so i can meet scot for  :drink: :drink:
A sip of high grade Cognac has been known to expedite the healing process  :drink: Hope you feel better.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 06, 2008, 08:22:31 PM
been almost 1 week since ive had  :drink:  :'( hope im back to normal by fri. so i can meet scot for  :drink: :drink:

Neil, you got it all wrong, you got to keep your blood/alcohol level above 2.0, then youll kill any virus trying to invade your body before it can take hold  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 06, 2008, 08:56:02 PM
Take care Mike and Neil!  Some of us will just have to carry on without you.  I only had one beer in the house that I drank while making chili lime broiled shrimp with guacamole for dinner.  Now I switched to bourbon (neat) in honor of this great thread!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on May 06, 2008, 09:26:39 PM
been almost 1 week since ive had  :drink:  :'( hope im back to normal by fri. so i can meet scot for  :drink: :drink:

Good Health and I trust you feel 100% soon!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on May 07, 2008, 07:09:00 AM
You guys get better soon! The economy of our great nation depends upon each one of us being proper consumers... :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 07, 2008, 07:22:27 AM
Hey All,

My Friday night starts in about 3.5 hours so I will start for this week. :drink: :drink: :drink: But my Monday starts Friday night. :(

Mark
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2008, 08:14:29 AM
My prescription:

(http://incontiguousbrick.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/girl-with-beer.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2008, 08:16:11 AM
(http://www.legaljuice.com/beer%20addicted%20funny%20picture%20deep%20thoughts%20stick%20figure.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2008, 08:17:33 AM
Feeling better today.

Mark's early Friday inspired me &

all the good advice really helped!   :2vrolijk_21:

(http://images.forbiddenplanet.com/image/detail/1497038d.jpg)

 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 07, 2008, 08:46:30 AM
Hey Iski, Only another 2 hours and 15 minute til beer Friday.... :drink: :drink:

Yeah my neighbors probably think I'm a drunk cracking a beer at 5am on a Wednesday morning... :drink:

Mark
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 07, 2008, 09:36:24 AM
Hey Iski, Only another 2 hours and 15 minute til beer Friday.... :drink: :drink:

Yeah my neighbors probably think I'm a drunk cracking a beer at 5am on a Wednesday morning... :drink:

Mark

dot worry about them, they probally dont understand the motorcycle thing either
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 07, 2008, 09:44:26 AM
dot worry about them, they probally dont understand the motorcycle thing either

Are you saying that, "If I had to explain it, you wouldn't understand." applies to beer too?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 07, 2008, 09:47:23 AM
i think it does if you start at 5am on a wed.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 07, 2008, 09:48:47 AM
i think it does if you start at 5am on a wed.

Sounds like a fishing charter!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 07, 2008, 09:51:37 AM
dot worry about them, they probally dont understand the motorcycle thing either

How true that is, they just LOVE when I come home at 5am and my Sampson True Duels are BARKING thru the neighborhood!! I actually had one lady threaten to call the police, I told her go ahead! Because the bike has current plate, current inspection, Insurance and I have a license, and what are they gonna do?

Mark
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 07, 2008, 09:56:00 AM
You just cain;t drink all day...Unless you start first thing in the morning!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2008, 07:11:57 PM
How true that is, they just LOVE when I come home at 5am and my Sampson True Duels are BARKING thru the neighborhood!! I actually had one lady threaten to call the police, I told her go ahead! Because the bike has current plate, current inspection, Insurance and I have a license, and what are they gonna do?

Mark

Some people are just narrow minded.

When I rode dirt bikes (dinosaur times), they had stingers and occasionally a crabby neighbor would wake up to find a neat donut or figure 8 in their front yard.  Never once charged them for landscaping, and never recall getting a thank you, either.

 :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on May 07, 2008, 10:06:52 PM
Some people are just narrow minded.

When I rode dirt bikes (dinosaur times), they had stingers and occasionally a crabby neighbor would wake up to find a neat donut or figure 8 in their front yard.  Never once charged them for landscaping, and never recall getting a thank you, either.

 :huepfenlol2:

Holy Crap! I remember those days when European bikes ruled the off road world... and we only terrorized the golf courses! Lots of green jumps and sand traps for berms. Of course the greens keeper didn't like us too much......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on May 07, 2008, 10:30:14 PM
Holy Crap! I remember those days when European bikes ruled the off road world... and we only terrorized the golf courses! Lots of green jumps and sand traps for berms. Of course the greens keeper didn't like us too much......
you hoodlums!  Surely it was you and your pals that gave us all a bad rep.  :D har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2008, 11:23:00 PM
you hoodlums!  Surely it was you and your pals that gave us all a bad rep.  :D har!  spyder


Since Mark is already celebrating Friday, I say we blame him for it.   ;) :huepfenlol2:

As teenagers young whippersnappers, we knew how impressed all the neighbors got at 3 in the morning when we came ying-ya-ying-ying-yinging into the neighborhood, pulling wheelies and exhibiting other great feats of riding "skill".  Why, the neighbors would call out words of encouragement from their windows and doors.  Sometimes when they were unsure, they would call the cops to make SURE we had arrived home safely.  I learned so many new words then......  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2008, 11:23:58 PM
Hey Iski, Only another 2 hours and 15 minute til beer Friday.... :drink: :drink:

Yeah my neighbors probably think I'm a drunk cracking a beer at 5am on a Wednesday morning... :drink:

Mark

Your 5 am beer made me remember my old neighbors.   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 08, 2008, 08:24:31 AM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 08, 2008, 11:27:45 AM
What's better than a six pack? An eight pack!!! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 08, 2008, 11:38:45 AM
Schwing!

boobies good   :orange:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on May 08, 2008, 01:31:56 PM
yep, definitely feeling "abreast" of the situation...goodness, it seems to be getting hooter, I mean, hotter...not like the nipply, I mean, nippy weather we had been having as much as I think that I thought I had said something like...ummm...boobies good! :2vrolijk_21: Ya like apples? How'dya like them apples?  :apple:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on May 08, 2008, 02:54:23 PM
Schwing!

boobies good   :orange:

I concur!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 08, 2008, 03:58:16 PM
Fits in this thread nicely (or any thread for that matter)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: AXIL on May 08, 2008, 08:56:41 PM
 :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 09, 2008, 08:59:57 AM
(http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Images/beer_run.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 09, 2008, 09:03:29 AM
What's better than a six pack? An eight pack!!! :2vrolijk_21:

Craig, I went to the web site to look for more beer babes but the link didn't work.  Where'd you get the photo?  The web site seemed very interesting for future reading.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on May 09, 2008, 07:52:37 PM
Another Friday Night...Another Beer Posting...Enjoy Your Evening and Be Safe!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 10, 2008, 03:23:54 AM
The wife and I went for a ride last evening and ended up at a new local pub for a fish fry and beer.  She had a tough day at work and went to bed at 8.  I had nothing better to do but join her.  Now I'm wide awake at 3AM for the day and don't know if I should have a beer (the bars are open until 4 in my county) or a cup of coffee.  I opted for the coffee since I plan on being up for the day and I'm coaching a girls (6th grade) softball game this morning.  And, no, the name of the team is not the Bad News Bears!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 10, 2008, 03:30:06 AM
The wife and I went for a ride last evening and ended up at a new local pub for a fish fry and beer.  She had a tough day at work and went to bed at 8.  I had nothing better to do but join her.  Now I'm wide awake at 3AM for the day and don't know if I should have a beer (the bars are open until 4 in my county) or a cup of coffee.  I opted for the coffee since I plan on being up for the day and I'm coaching a girls (6th grade) softball game this morning.  And, no, the name of the team is not the Bad News Bears!

Jim,

It could be worse you could be at work like I am tonight!!

Mark
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 10, 2008, 03:31:17 AM
Jim,

It could be worse you could be at work like I am tonight!!

Mark

Mark, what time is it in Hawaii?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 10, 2008, 03:32:11 AM
Mark, what time is it in Hawaii?

It is 9:30 pm and I am here until 5:00am tomorrow morning

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 10, 2008, 06:54:21 AM
Leaving for Savannah in a few then en route to Myrtle Beach tomorrow.  No computer - plan to ride not post.

Happy weekend everybody!  (Well, except for Mark who is not on his weekend anymore but he got to start his sooner than me so he already had one.)   ;D

If Capt. Kirk had been a Harley guy would he have said "Ride long & prosper"?


 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 10, 2008, 06:56:05 AM
Leaving for Savannah in a few then en route to Myrtle Beach tomorrow.  No computer - plan to ride not post.

Happy weekend everybody!  (Well, except for Mark who is not on his weekend anymore but he got to start his sooner than me so he already had one.)   ;D

If Capt. Kirk had been a Harley guy would he have said "Ride long & prosper"?


 :drink: :drink: :drink:

Thank Man,

I am at work right now...lol

Mark
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 10, 2008, 01:13:36 PM
i'm a day late. we went to boston beer works last night started with a "victory red" followed up with 2 "Back Bay I.P.A."
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 10, 2008, 05:55:52 PM
Leaving for Savannah in a few then en route to Myrtle Beach tomorrow.  No computer - plan to ride not post.

Happy weekend everybody!  (Well, except for Mark who is not on his weekend anymore but he got to start his sooner than me so he already had one.)   ;D

If Capt. Kirk had been a Harley guy would he have said "Ride long & prosper"?


 :drink: :drink: :drink:

Have a great one Mike - fun, fun fun til her daddy took her beer T Bird away.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 10, 2008, 09:17:09 PM
sat. beer = black & tan with a couple absolut coffes for desert
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 11, 2008, 12:36:21 AM
sat. beer = black & tan with a couple absolute coffees for desert


I picked up many more bottles of Hoppin Frog's B.O.R.I.S. (Bodacious Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout) The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout, I love dis Chit  :2vrolijk_21:

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=52307;image)


Oatmeal Stouts are one of my all time favorite styles, and this is quite Possibly the best Oatmeal stout I've ever tasted.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 11, 2008, 08:29:54 AM
Thanks guys.  I'm on vacation this week & so far every day is Friday night.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 12, 2008, 07:41:28 PM
Pretty sure there's a beer bottle in this pic.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 14, 2008, 08:58:19 AM
This week is American Craft Beer Week, thanks to those who choose to brew!

Slainte!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 16, 2008, 06:07:55 AM
OK guys,

I will start this thread for the week, "HAPPY BEER FRIDAY" my weekend starts in 5 hours and I actually get the real weekend off this week!! I was thinking about going and getting some "Red Stripe" for this weekend and having a BBQ at the pool, hey everyone is invited. Just PM my for my phone number and address so I know how many steaks and how much beer to get!!

But seriously if anyone is comming to Oahu (Honolulu, Hawaii) on vacation get in touch because I would love to meet some of the site members.

Mark
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 16, 2008, 07:17:54 AM
Steak and red stripe?  I'll be right there!  Happy Friday!

I found a true nectar of the GODS yesterday.  It's called Uber Sun by Southern Tier Brewing Co.  It's billed as an Imperial Summer Wheat beer with 8% ABV.  It's a little hop bitterness up front and a light fruity after taste.  WOW!

http://www.southerntierbrewing.com  The brewery is in Lakewood, NY, (home of Cummins Diesel) on the southern shore of Chautauqua Lake.  I'm glad that these types of beers are finally becoming popular.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 16, 2008, 07:38:00 AM
Woo! Woo!  Thanks for the link!  Always looking for a good 8% er
 :carrot:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on May 16, 2008, 07:39:50 AM
OK guys,

I will start this thread for the week, "HAPPY BEER FRIDAY" my weekend starts in 5 hours and I actually get the real weekend off this week!! I was thinking about going and getting some "Red Stripe" for this weekend and having a BBQ at the pool, hey everyone is invited. Just PM my for my phone number and address so I know how many steaks and how much beer to get!!

But seriously if anyone is comming to Oahu (Honolulu, Hawaii) on vacation get in touch because I would love to meet some of the site members.

Mark

If only the flights weren't so long....   but you do have a way of making of my favorite getaways sound even better... I too actually get a full week off this week, I am spending mine thou at the Dana Point/ Dohaney Beach Blues Festival, good tunes, good food, and most important good beer....  :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 16, 2008, 07:48:42 AM
Steak and red stripe?  I'll be right there!  Happy Friday!

I found a true nectar of the GODS yesterday.  It's called Uber Sun by Southern Tier Brewing Co.  It's billed as an Imperial Summer Wheat beer with 8% ABV.  It's a little hop bitterness up front and a light fruity after taste.  WOW!

http://www.southerntierbrewing.com  The brewery is in Lakewood, NY, (home of Cummins Diesel) on the southern shore of Chautauqua Lake.  I'm glad that these types of beers are finally becoming popular.

Jim,

Do you know how big of a distrobution area they have, because I have never heard of this beer.  And for some reason this web-site is blocked from my work computer so I can't check myself.

Mark
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 16, 2008, 07:49:55 AM
If only the flights weren't so long....   but you do have a way of making of my favorite getaways sound even better... I too actually get a full week off this week, I am spending mine thou at the Dana Point/ Dohaney Beach Blues Festival, good tunes, good food, and most important good beer....  :)

six hours isn't that long... So when was the last time you were out this way?

Mark
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on May 16, 2008, 09:37:34 AM
six hours isn't that long... So when was the last time you were out this way?

Mark

I visited the islands a couple of times last year. Maui and Kauai are probably my favorite islands but only because of the slower pace of life.... I have friends thou that live near the marine corp station on Oahu too.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 07 CVO on May 16, 2008, 09:42:26 AM
I visited the islands a couple of times last year. Maui and Kauai are probably my favorite islands but only because of the slower pace of life.... I have friends thou that live near the marine corp station on Oahu too.

Kauai is my wife and my favorite island.  Oahu is my least favorite, but you know how things go you gotta live where you can work.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 16, 2008, 10:22:27 AM
Beer Friday, Cheers!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 16, 2008, 10:23:14 AM
 :2vrolijk_21:  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on May 16, 2008, 10:33:37 AM
hoist! :drink:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: AXIL on May 16, 2008, 09:21:23 PM
hoist!  good call :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on May 18, 2008, 09:41:06 AM
Bored on Sunday duty...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 19, 2008, 07:43:26 AM
Jim,

Do you know how big of a distrobution area they have, because I have never heard of this beer.  And for some reason this web-site is blocked from my work computer so I can't check myself.

Mark

Hi Mark, my guess is that it's very small.  I haven't seen it more than 100 miles from the brewery.  Maybe you can contact your favorite distributor and arrange to try a case of some of the fine beers recommended in this thread.
Jim
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 19, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
Kauai is our favorite island as well.

Everyday last week was Beer Friday.  Too many good brews to remember them all.  Great beer bar in Ocracoke, NC.  Heckuva menu.  Will look for a link to it later. 

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 22, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
Won't be here Friday, was not here last Friday. 

Hope to be doing something like this on Friday evening:


(http://www.berklix.org/gea/beergardens/beer_above_clouds.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 22, 2008, 11:01:13 AM
Watch out for beer weasels:

(http://newmedia.funnyjunk.com/pictures/beerdrinker.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 22, 2008, 11:02:02 AM
And remember:

(http://www.mycrunkspace.com/content/graphics/62283bdfcf11537b44a955872f374a96.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 22, 2008, 11:03:20 AM
looks like a lite beer drinker i should be safe
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 22, 2008, 11:06:08 AM
No accounting for a weasel's taste in beer......



Light beer is an abomination foisted upon mankind by taste robbing dietary ignoramuses. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 22, 2008, 12:25:21 PM
No accounting for a weasel's taste in beer......



Light beer is an abomination foisted upon mankind by taste robbing dietary ignoramuses. 

If I am goint to drink water, it'd better be from branch water cubes meltin in my bourbon....

Friends don't let friends drink light beer!

Please get some Abt12 beer in the link below, you will not be sorry!

http://www.sintbernardus.be/en/beers.html

I would not lie about something so serious...unless it is poker, which is serious


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 22, 2008, 01:09:05 PM
No accounting for a weasel's taste in beer......



Light beer is an abomination foisted upon mankind by taste robbing dietary ignoramuses. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 22, 2008, 04:32:23 PM
If I am goint to drink water, it'd better be from branch water cubes meltin in my bourbon....

Friends don't let friends drink light beer!

Please get some Abt12 beer in the link below, you will not be sorry!

http://www.sintbernardus.be/en/beers.html

I would not lie about something so serious...unless it is poker, which is serious




Will give that one a try.   :2vrolijk_21:

Had some 8% brew while on vacation last week.  Honestly cannot remember the name (no surprise there) but do remember the effect of 8%.    :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

And whatever it was, it sure did not taste like it was high alcohol content.   :drink:


(http://www.thesharkbook.com/blog/uploaded_images/cheap_beer-771579.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sportygordy on May 22, 2008, 04:52:13 PM



OHHH,, You said BEER,, sorry bout that
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 23, 2008, 06:43:15 AM
Won't be here Friday, was not here last Friday. 

Hope to be doing something like this on Friday evening:


(http://www.berklix.org/gea/beergardens/beer_above_clouds.jpg)



Hey Mike - that has to be one of the best Beer shots I have ever seen. Where the F*** was it taken?

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 23, 2008, 06:55:22 AM
Now here's a beer to convert the Light drinkers.

They'll never be able to think drink a light beer again

 ;D

Palo Santo Marron (Holy Tree Brown)

An unfiltered, unfettered, unprecedented brown ale aged in handmade wooden brewing vessels. The caramel and vanilla complexity unique to this beer comes from the exotic Paraguayan Palo Santo wood from which these tanks were crafted. Palo Santo means "holy tree" and it's wood has been used in South American wine-making communities. 

This beer is a 12% abv, highly roasty, and malty brown ale aged on the Palo Santo wood.  It was a huge hit at our Rehoboth Beach brewpub when first released in November of 2006, so it's coming back... into full production!

 At 10,000 gallons each, these are the largest wooden brewing vessels built in America since before Prohibition.

Click below to watch "Take Time," the short film we released with the first full-production batch of Palo Santo Marron in February 2008.

http://www.dogfish.com/brewings/video/palosanto.htm

It's all very exciting. We have wood. Now you do too.





Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 23, 2008, 07:50:51 AM
I can get Dogfish Head beer in the stores near me but i haven't seen this before!  Wow!  I'll be looking for it.  Thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 23, 2008, 07:58:02 AM
Awwwww yea man, that the crippy of beahs!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on May 23, 2008, 08:02:35 AM
ahhh, beer...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grc on May 23, 2008, 08:17:42 AM

Not perfect, but not half bad!

Jerry
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 23, 2008, 08:24:35 AM
She makes it palatable!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 23, 2008, 08:28:15 AM
I love Bud n seafood!   :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 23, 2008, 08:34:56 AM
Here's a beer song for this morning courtesy of Big Sky brewing.

http://bigskybrew.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 24, 2008, 05:07:50 AM
I'll be having me a cold one there on Friday 1st August -

Yee haw!!

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on May 24, 2008, 10:44:37 AM
I love Bud n seafood!   :pepper:

I thought you loved Bud and Mexican food!?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Capo on May 25, 2008, 10:35:33 AM
I thought you loved Bud and Mexican food!?

He clearly loves Bub and (Fillo in the Blank) :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 25, 2008, 02:49:45 PM
Here's one for a Monster sized party. Very good it is too.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on May 26, 2008, 10:55:47 PM
Here's one for a Monster sized party. Very good it is too.



Just based upon the name alone I am in...just too bad I can not be based upon location...Enjoy.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 27, 2008, 12:06:16 PM
Hey Mike - that has to be one of the best Beer shots I have ever seen. Where the F*** was it taken?

Nige

Nige,

Not sure where it was taken - here is the website:  http://www.berklix.org/gea/beergardens/ (http://www.berklix.org/gea/beergardens/)


Will look for Nessie's Monster mash & that Dogfish Head beer but not likely to find it locally.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on May 27, 2008, 08:54:15 PM
ahhh, beer...


Only an active duty Marine could get away with this post


Atta boy Marine    :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TheVgirl on May 27, 2008, 09:30:50 PM
Is it Friday yet??   :drink:

No matter!  I'm still gonna have some Samuel Adam's Summer Ale!  I don't like Sam but I like his Summer Ale. :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 27, 2008, 09:34:25 PM
Is it Friday yet??   :drink:

No matter!  I'm still gonna have some Samuel Adam's Summer Ale!  I don't like Sam but I like his Summer Ale. :2vrolijk_21:

Shame, I hear he's a nice guy.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on May 27, 2008, 09:46:15 PM
Is it Friday yet??   :drink:

No matter!  I'm still gonna have some Samuel Adam's Summer Ale!  I don't like Sam but I like his Summer Ale. :2vrolijk_21:

Enjoy...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 27, 2008, 10:32:15 PM
Got some Kona Longboard for Friday - best to plan ahead.  Sam's Summer Ale is good, too. I like Sam, but I like his beer better!

 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 29, 2008, 01:52:05 PM
Redhook Longhammer this week lads!  Ima startin today too!

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 29, 2008, 02:51:16 PM
Tomorrow is payday and I have three weeks of empties to return.  I'll be doing some browsing and may even take a couple growlers too.
Title: U.S. Could lose the King of Beers
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 29, 2008, 11:54:49 PM
A possible buyout of Budweiser's parent company by InBev of Belgium is tough to swallow for residents of St. Louis, home to the last big brewery majority owned and operated in the US.

The largest U.S. brewery has long been a point of pride as a hometown attraction. The company's massive red-brick brewery draws tourists from around the country to see the Clydesdale horse stables, brewing vats and Busch family memorabilia dating back generations.

Reports that the company might be purchased by brewer InBev of Belgium have residents worried they might lose a company as closely identified with St. Louis as the iconic Gateway Arch.

"St. Louis has gotten to the point where we have the brewery and the Cardinals (baseball team) -- that's it," said John Schute, owner of the Sage restaurant and bar just across the street from the Anheuser-Busch brewery.

Like many St. Louis bar owners, Schute is loyal to the hometown brewer. With the notable exception of Guinness Stout , Sage carries only Anheuser-Busch products on tap.

"They support us and we support them," he said.

Schute said his customers who work at the brewery have been nervous that an acquisition could mean job cuts. He worries InBev may not only lay off some of the company's 6,000 St. Louis employees, but also cut back on expense accounts, which Anheuser-Busch employees use for meetings and meals at his restaurant.

There's good reason to worry that InBev, which makes Stella Artois and Beck's, will make dramatic changes if the deal goes through, said Juli Niemann, an analyst with Smith Moore in St. Louis. While Anheuser-Busch has made strides to cut costs in the face of rising ingredient prices, InBev has a reputation for making new operations as lean as possible.

"The way InBev does it, they send in the surgeons and their scalpels are sharp. And they cut and cut," Niemann said.

Virtually every administrative job at Anheuser-Busch headquarters could be on the chopping block, she said. InBev would likely keep the company's distribution network in place and probably would not close the St. Louis Brewery to tourism that helps build the brand name, she said.

InBev has not yet made an official offer for Anheuser-Busch. But recent media reports have cited anonymous sources close to the European brewer who said the company was considering an offer of $46 billion, or $65 a share, for Anheuser-Busch.

If InBev makes such an offer, it could be too sweet to refuse for Anheuser-Busch shareholders, even if executives oppose the move. The stock closed at $55.13 on Wednesday and has traded as low as $45.55 this year.

"Nobody has seen $65 (a share) ever," Niemann said. "The stock has been as flat as two-year-old beer."

Anheuser-Busch has been struggling along with other brewers in recent years as consumers have turned to cocktails, wines and craft beers. Rising ingredient costs have further pinched profits. Other big brewers are consolidating to compete. Miller Brewing, the second-largest U.S. beer-maker, and No. 3 Molson Coors Brewing are planning to combine U.S. operations by midsummer.

If Anheuser-Busch is absorbed by InBev, many St. Louis residents worry the new company won't have the same dedication to charitable giving and supporting the city's cultural life. The brewer supports local festivals, including the downtown Mardi Gras parade and a new beer heritage fair in the city's Forest Park.

"Anheuser-Busch does more for the community than anyone knows," said Andy Lohr of Lohr Distributing, which distributes the brewer's products in St. Louis. Lohr was making the rounds earlier this week and said his customers have been abuzz with worries about a possible InBev purchase.

Schute said he is taking a wait-and-see approach. He laughed at the thought that the downtown Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, might one day be renamed InBev stadium.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on May 30, 2008, 04:53:28 AM
Tomorrow is payday and I have three weeks of empties to return.  I'll be doing some browsing and may even take a couple growlers too.

I just finished off a sixer of Petes Wicked Ale Strawberry Blonde and have to give it my seal of approval...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 30, 2008, 08:27:07 AM
Can we please have a moment of silence..... check this out.....http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=727c62b2-d0e0-4f50-bb50-e944f6e4dce1

Not a favorite of mine but BEER all the same!  :bigcry:   :drink:   :drink:   :drink:

Hey Jim, looks like we're gonna have to stop at the Dinasour BBQ instead on the Adirondak ride  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 30, 2008, 08:31:33 AM
Can we please have a moment of silence..... check this out.....http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=727c62b2-d0e0-4f50-bb50-e944f6e4dce1

Not a favorite of mine but BEER all the same!  :bigcry:   :drink:   :drink:   :drink:

Hey Jim, looks like we're gonna have to stop at the Dinasour BBQ instead on the Adirondak ride  :nixweiss:

Very sad... :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 30, 2008, 08:55:50 AM
Bud selling to InBev - not a big fan of their brews, but they do a lot for our community on a purely local level as well.  One of the grand daughters owns the local distributorship.

Too bad about the fire.


Kona Longboard Lager & Negra Modelo cold in the fridge for Friday beer thirty plans.  Or maybe Pilsner Urquell, depending on how the day goes.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 30, 2008, 11:24:49 AM
Can we please have a moment of silence..... check this out.....http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=727c62b2-d0e0-4f50-bb50-e944f6e4dce1

Not a favorite of mine but BEER all the same!  :bigcry:   :drink:   :drink:   :drink:

Hey Jim, looks like we're gonna have to stop at the Dinasour BBQ instead on the Adirondak ride  :nixweiss:

 :bigcry: :bigcry: :bigcry: :vrolijk27: :vrolijk27: :vrolijk27:
Oh NO!  That wasn't on the local news here!  I liked a lot of the Saranac products.  What a shame.  I hope it comes back on line soon.  There's still a lot of beer left in the tanks that has to be accounted for.

GH, I'll be staying next Thursday night in Rome.  Going back to Syracuse for Dinosaur will take me almost 2 hours out of the way.  Want to meet in Utica for lunch anyhow?  That'll put us at the Shamrock at around 3.  I'll post an update in the Adirondack ride thread.  Thanks for the news.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on May 30, 2008, 12:43:28 PM
That is a total bummer, I've also enjoyed much of Saranac's family of beers. Including their Christmas sampler cases. Sad moment in beer history!

Flyndyna/slow chugger
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on May 30, 2008, 01:01:39 PM
That is a total bummer, I've also enjoyed much of Saranac's family of beers. Including their Christmas sampler cases. Sad moment in beer history!

Flyndyna/slow chugger

That was the BEST!  You couldn't buy the beers from that sampler individually and they changed it slightly from season to season.  I talked with my buddy who lives nearby and he said the Saranac side of the operations is in pretty good shape.  The fire was mostly in the canning and bottling of their contract side and/or Matt's and Utica Club.  Last night was the kickoff night of their Thursday summer concert series.  The band was warming up when they were shut down by the fire marshal.  The entire neighborhood was evacuated.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 30, 2008, 04:13:28 PM
Just to make you thirsty!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 30, 2008, 04:14:24 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on May 30, 2008, 05:18:48 PM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on May 30, 2008, 06:01:06 PM
sippin soco on the rocks with a twist of lime and calling it beer for this friday eve.  Everyone have a great weekend.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 30, 2008, 06:18:42 PM
sippin soco on the rocks with a twist of lime and calling it beer  for this friday eve.  Everyone have a great weekend.
It's ALL good Mrs.We.... Happy Friday to you.  :2vrolijk_09:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 31, 2008, 04:24:44 AM
Hmm Why can't it be Friday night every night. Had a great rib eye steak with all the trimmings last night washed down with some of this.........

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 31, 2008, 04:25:30 AM
and some of this..............

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on May 31, 2008, 08:30:59 PM
Hmm Why can't it be Friday night every night.

You mean it isn't?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on May 31, 2008, 08:38:55 PM
You mean it isn't?
Zactly..... just picked up a http://www.leinie.com/summer_shandy.html it's a first for me.....what a different beer!! Very tasty but different!  :drink:  :bananarock: Happy Saturday!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on May 31, 2008, 09:07:12 PM
what a different beer!! Very tasty but different!  :drink:  :bananarock: Happy Saturday!

Describe for us...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 31, 2008, 10:21:56 PM
Nige, also had a great ribeye steak on Friday night.  Negra Modelo as well Friday.....   Mmmmmmm......


Saturday Beer Tales

Assembled a lounge chair for the pool this afternoon - old lounge chair broken.  Pools are similar to Harleys in the maintenance dept. very often. Anyway, decided a beer or 2 or 3 or ? would be needed for the assembly - beer aides greatly in most of my assemblages, from past experience.  Anyway, reached in the back of the beer fridge for some Kona Longboard Lager my wife had purchased earlier this week.  Noticed the label looked different & then just as the cap popped off I noticed the word "wheat" on the label followed by.......  passion fruit!  GAAAAAAAA!  &   GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

So I sweetly said, honey, the Longboard Lager you bought this week - the one you called me about from the store - remember?  She says - Yes?  Well, its Kona passion fruit beer.  She says - That sounds good! She honestly thought it was Longboard Lager, but if you know wimmens, the story gets long & drawn out from here & basically, she got the wrong beer. Not that big a deal except now I have a bottle of it open......

So I drink a little & sure enough it tastes fruity.  GAAAAAAAA!  Not sure it tasted passion fruity, but it was damn fruity.  Manged to swill half a bottle then just gave up & told her to enjoy the other 5 brewskis with her friends.  Decided the antidote to this noxious mixture must be beyond reproach so settled on several Pilsner Urquells, which were very tasty indeed.

The pool chair has 2 cup/bottle holders, like the old pool chair.  May consider the floating ice chest since trips to the side of the pool for refills can be kinda tiring.....

(http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/05/miller_products/image/pilsner.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110tHunDer on May 31, 2008, 10:31:07 PM
 
Ahhhhhh, Pilsner Urquell.  Very tasty, indeed! :2vrolijk_21:  I'm headed back over to the Czech Republic on business in a couple of weeks.  We talked about doing a tour of the brewery this trip.  Hope we have time! :beerchug: :drink: :alcohol:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on May 31, 2008, 10:33:41 PM

Ahhhhhh, Pilsner Urquell.  Very tasty, indeed! :2vrolijk_21:  I'm headed back over to the Czech Republic on business in a couple of weeks.  We talked about doing a tour of the brewery this trip.  Hope we have time! :beerchug: :drink: :alcohol:


I am not familiar with the tour, but when / if you have lunch in the local area, all the beer is served in crystal glasses.  Not ole glass, no crystal.  It is so cool. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 31, 2008, 10:34:14 PM
That is a tour I would love to take.

Urquell has been one of my favorites for many years.  Never knew it rated as highly as it did until just a few years back.

Hope you have time to take that tour.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110tHunDer on May 31, 2008, 10:42:59 PM
I am not familiar with the tour, but when / if you have lunch in the local area, all the beer is served in crystal glasses.  Not ole glass, no crystal.  It is so cool. 

Crystal . . . another well-known product of the Czech Republic!  Mix the two together . . . what a great idea! ;D

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on June 02, 2008, 07:52:44 AM
Describe for us...
I stand corrected. Could only manage 3 of the six. Not really beer!! There is a really "different" after taste that I would suggest is the coriander?? Too foo foo for me. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 02, 2008, 03:15:56 PM
 :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on June 02, 2008, 06:08:43 PM
As first reported to us by GH on Friday, who lives under an hour away, the Saranac Brewery in Utica, NY had a major fire last Thursday.  Here is a link to the Saranac website with a letter from the Matt family who've run the brewery since 1888.  I also have several pictures.  http://www.saranac.com/08-fire/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on June 02, 2008, 06:09:17 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on June 02, 2008, 06:10:25 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on June 02, 2008, 06:11:16 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on June 02, 2008, 06:11:45 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 02, 2008, 11:09:09 PM
Pilsner..... 

Even sadder, considering.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on June 06, 2008, 01:00:30 PM
no one posting in the Friday beer thread?? I'm going with an IPA tonight, best suggestion?

Flyndyna
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 06, 2008, 01:03:07 PM
what can you get localy? mostly big name stuff or do you have access to micro brews
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on June 06, 2008, 01:46:42 PM
As it is my birthday tomorrow a bunch of us are going out for a Japanese meal tonite, so I think I will be partaking of some of this...........

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on June 06, 2008, 02:20:25 PM
excellent choice on the Japanese beer...I can get micro's through Total Wine & More...mostly North East Coast brewers...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 06, 2008, 02:24:24 PM
id say take a shot on an IPA youve never heard of. if you like IPA's in general you should like what you get
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on June 06, 2008, 02:38:04 PM
Cool...I'll let you know how it turns out...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 06, 2008, 05:11:55 PM
Most of the IPA's I have tried have been good - let us know which one you picked.  Celebration from Sierra Nevada is good.

Negra Modelo for me so far this Friday, but thinking about Blithering Idiot a little later....   :drink: :drink:

Happy Friday!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on June 06, 2008, 05:22:44 PM
I've been partial to Stella Artois lately, a fine lady she is... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on June 07, 2008, 07:37:07 AM
I've been partial to Stella Artois lately, a fine lady she is... :drink:

"Stella!"

"Stella!"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on June 07, 2008, 11:37:08 AM
Yesterday my youngest says " Did, can I borrow the big white cooler "  What she didn't say was she was also cleaning out the patio fridge of beer. She did leave me 6 bottles of Miller Chill however out of the aprx 4 or 5 cases of 15 or so different brands that were in there. Aren't adult children a joy ?

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sandtown on June 07, 2008, 05:32:12 PM
Anybody familiar with Alaskan Amber beer?  It worth the drive up to Juneau!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on June 07, 2008, 05:49:16 PM
Sandtown...Alaskan Amber has a Summer Ale that is a great beer.  :2vrolijk_21:

It is on tap at a cool 100 year old bar about 25 twisty/curvy miles east of here on I-90 towards Montana...It's a great reward on a quick ride up there on a hot summer day. And closer than Alaska :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on June 08, 2008, 07:24:39 AM
Yesterday my youngest says " Did, can I borrow the big white cooler "  What she didn't say was she was also cleaning out the patio fridge of beer. She did leave me 6 bottles of Miller Chill however out of the aprx 4 or 5 cases of 15 or so different brands that were in there. Aren't adult children a joy ?

B B
:huepfenlol2: :bananarock: :huepfenjump3:
Children only parents can love.

I mean, the beer was there for the taking, right?  No ones hands were on them.  What a great bonus, home for the summer, and Dad buys all the beer for me and a half dozen friends too.  Later when they come home to hang by the pool, you better have that beer fridge stocked.  I mean .......   :P ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sandtown on June 08, 2008, 11:59:03 AM
Awesome, sounds worth moving to Montana for!  Thats the one with the whale on it right?  No way to get any of that out here in Ohio, just good ol' budweiser, but beers beer so can't complain!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 09, 2008, 07:37:36 AM
We had a party Saturday night.  I didn't count, but there were at least 12 brands of beer in the old iced down #3 wash tub.  And our friends did a stellar job of cleaning us out. 

A couple of gallons of margaritas and assorted other libations were consumed as well.  A good time was had by all, as the saying goes.  Kinda ran late, but the beer did not run out.



I hate Monday worse this week than last week, but its a short work week for me.  Smokey Mts. riding for this upcoming (long) weekend!   :pepper: :apple: :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on June 14, 2008, 04:22:44 PM
(http://render1.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6o0l%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQoPxQP0xPo0xv8uOc5xQQQQnP0eeJQoQqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gX0G%7CRup6JaQ%7C/of=50,217,443)

How about one of these?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on June 16, 2008, 07:47:28 AM
(http://render1.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6o0l%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQoPxQP0xPo0xv8uOc5xQQQQnP0eeJQoQqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gX0G%7CRup6JaQ%7C/of=50,217,443)

How about one of these?

I haven't had the Elephant Red but I've had Elephant Malt Liquor.  The Red must be brewed with some crystal malt.  I think you'll like it.  I believe it's from Denmark.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 16, 2008, 08:39:06 AM
Is it Friday yet?

(http://images.pubcrawler.com/logos/l105689-10242006-880.jpg)

(http://www.austrianbeer.co.uk/images/paulaner.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 16, 2008, 09:08:13 AM
I tink it is monday or sumtin....I could use a good bloodly mary, with a dill pickle spear swizzle stick ...right now...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 16, 2008, 09:10:21 AM
(http://www.motorcycleadventuremap.com/rd2.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on June 16, 2008, 09:18:32 AM
Is it Friday yet?

(http://images.pubcrawler.com/logos/l105689-10242006-880.jpg)

(http://www.austrianbeer.co.uk/images/paulaner.jpg)

Oh Man!  I had a bottle of this in Liepzig coming home this year, 2 actually and snuck a 3rd of another brand...  The Pulaner there had Nutraherb in it, had this clovey after taste that was amazingly good.   :bananarock: 

3 beers, 3 Tylenol PM's = Sleep all the way to Cherry Point NC.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on June 16, 2008, 12:07:27 PM
I tink it is monday or sumtin....I could use a good bloodly mary, with a dill pickle spear swizzle stick ...right now...

I secund dat schwizzle dizzle and raise an Irish coffee or two...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 16, 2008, 12:39:02 PM
A bloody mary..... that and a good nap & maybe today would go a LOT better.  Take a few days off riding in the mountains and people expect you to work when you return.  It just ain't right.

Had the Paulaner in Helen, GA home of the Troll Tavern.  Usually don't but this time kept the commemorative beer mug.  Added a few miles to our northern excursion to turn a 420 mile day into a 500 mile day for 17 of us.  The other 40 riders or so went the short way and.......... we beat them to Helen for brewskis by almost half an hour even though our route was 80+ miles further.  Go figure.  (I lead our group.)   ;)

My mind is on the Wayayh Road in hilly western NC, wishing that whoever scattered the 10 tons of gravel on that road had a hot poker shoved in a "special" place.  Still a great ride, but that sliding around corners sorta sucked.

Is it Friday yet?   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 16, 2008, 02:08:53 PM
2 double stoli bloodies at lunch helped, now I need a nap too...Then I'll wake up at 3 and go home.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 16, 2008, 02:50:11 PM
Just crawled back from vacation and I'd like to be back at the Biergarten, a great restaurant in the heart of the German pavilion at Disney's Epcot. The Biergarten reflects the 16th century town of Rothenberg, with Frauleins in costumes serving liter steins overflowing with hefe and Octoberfest beer, and an All you can eat German Buffet, damn good time had by all  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 20, 2008, 08:02:01 AM
I bought a rack of these yesterday but drank em all  and 2 glasses of a nice Flour de Cana 12 year old rum...
I feel ok this morning.  That is a testament to quality drunks by quality booze results in easier hangovers... :drink:

Very good beer:

http://www.lagunitas.com/beers/censored.html

http://www.flordecana.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on June 20, 2008, 08:06:21 AM
HAPPY FRIDAY!   :cucumber: :pineapple: :pineapple: :pepper: :carrot: :bananarock: :mango: :orange: :apple: :jalapeno:

2 parties this weekend while the wife takes her motorcycle riders course!  WOO HOO!!  T minus 8 hours til beer thirty
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 20, 2008, 08:10:05 AM
Good luck to the new rider!   :drink:

I am going up to Tampa to pick upa 1978 Yamaha 100cc Enduro for Schmoops...
It is little and easy to move around.

I want her to be able to get back on 2 wheels, her dyna just sits on the charger... :-\
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2008, 08:26:32 AM
Best of luck Jim on the wife's MC course & that 100 CC Enduro will be a LOT of fun, and not just for her unless I am guessing wrong, Miker.

Happy Friday!

No plans on what is in store for beer thirty today.  Have several brands of brew from which to choose.

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FUZZNUTS on June 20, 2008, 09:02:12 AM
This must be a sign, the wife is away for a whole 7 days on business and it's Friday. I might just have to go out and celebrate. Think I'll try the beer joint up the street. :drink: :drink: :drink: 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2008, 09:08:26 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FUZZNUTS on June 20, 2008, 09:13:57 AM
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Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2008, 10:42:56 AM
Have fun!

Reminds me.....

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on June 20, 2008, 12:49:53 PM
I bought a rack of these yesterday but drank em all  and 2 glasses of a nice Flour de Cana 12 year old rum...
I feel ok this morning.  That is a testament to quality drunks by quality booze results in easier hangovers... :drink:

Very good beer:

http://www.lagunitas.com/beers/censored.html

http://www.flordecana.com/

There was a beer store in Boca, off Congress that had an AMAZING variety of beer.  We used to get these 9% Canadian beers, had funny as hell names and set you on your a$$...

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2008, 12:52:18 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FUZZNUTS on June 20, 2008, 01:53:38 PM
You should try some of this stuff.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FUZZNUTS on June 20, 2008, 01:55:48 PM
wish I could have gotten that to go full size. It's called Golden Monkey. Made by Victory. :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FUZZNUTS on June 20, 2008, 01:57:40 PM
There we go. 9.5 percent. Good with hot wings.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 20, 2008, 02:35:06 PM
Will Do!  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2008, 02:39:19 PM
Great name for a beer!  Will look around for it.


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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2008, 02:41:02 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2008, 02:45:27 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on June 20, 2008, 02:55:04 PM
I am going here for a beer..... :orange: :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 20, 2008, 03:02:27 PM
I wouls stay for more than one!

I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it.
W. C. Fields
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on June 20, 2008, 03:09:30 PM
or maybe here where her little sister works.... :drink: :huepfenjump3: ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on June 20, 2008, 03:18:21 PM
You guys have seen this before.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on June 20, 2008, 03:19:09 PM
I need to replenish.  Hogbreath is inbound.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2008, 03:22:54 PM
That might get you through today, but you will need more for tomorrow......

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on June 20, 2008, 03:29:40 PM
That might get you through today, but you will need more for tomorrow......

 :drink: :drink: :drink:

BINGO  Headed to the package store in short order.  She'll hold better'n a 100 beers.  Just need to modify one slant tray and dispenser to accept Modelo.  Always have to keep those up top and open the door each time I want one.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 20, 2008, 04:32:20 PM
BINGO  Headed to the package store in short order.  She'll hold better'n a 100 beers.  Just need to modify one slant tray and dispenser to accept Modelo.  Always have to keep those up top and open the door each time I want one.

You are wise in the ways of beer. The Modelo tray mod should add immensely to the value of your beer dispenser.

Have a GREAT weekend!   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on June 20, 2008, 07:15:11 PM
Have several brands of brew from which to choose.

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Several nice choices!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on June 20, 2008, 08:11:06 PM
Best of luck Jim on the wife's MC course & that 100 CC Enduro will be a LOT of fun, and not just for her unless I am guessing wrong, Miker.

Happy Friday!

No plans on what is in store for beer thirty today.  Have several brands of brew from which to choose.

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Lemme see, I'm about a whisker from forced disability retirement, my truck got broke into and one of my hearing aids, my B&L Aviators , 40 CD's, my handicap placard and some other minor chit stolen, ain't got any in about a month and you post this - - - - you are one stone cold dude iski stone cold

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on June 20, 2008, 08:46:23 PM
i settled for this...


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on June 20, 2008, 08:47:25 PM
i went for this instead...


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on June 20, 2008, 09:27:54 PM
oppps...thiis...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on June 20, 2008, 09:38:47 PM
kinda hard to pass on one of these too..

Title: The History of Hooch
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 20, 2008, 09:52:08 PM
4,000,000 BC Proto-simians develop large brains (suitable for bar tab calculations), stereoscopic vision (a prerequisite for double-vision), and opposable thumbs (to hold a drinking vessel). Our ancestors now have the capacity, if not the keg, to party down.

150,000 BC Australopithecus Man realizes that sucking on rotted fruit adds joy to the two most popular Xtreme sports of the day: 1) Spearing wooly mammoths, and 2) Running from wounded and angry woolly mammoths. The possibility of food poisoning and the horrid flavor merely adds to the excitement, prompting grunting contests of: "Taste grates!" and "Less killing!"

12,000 BC Sumerians learn how to brew beer. While it was once universally accepted that nomadic tribes first settled down to cultivate grains for bread, some historians now believe they built villages to make brew.

4,000 BC A formula for beer, the world's oldest known recipe, is inscribed onto a clay tablet. Part of an epic poem devoted to Ninkasi, the Sumerian goddess of beer, it harkens back to a time when Iraqis drank beer and were cool.

3000 BC The Gilgamesh Epic, perhaps the oldest written story on earth, is put to stone. In this Sumerian tale Enkidu, a shaggy, unkempt, and thoroughly uncouth man decides to jump Gilgamesh, a local demigod. Taking no chances, Gilgamesh dispatches a whore to Enkidu to learn of his strengths and weaknesses. Instead, the harlot gives him six beers and "in this condition he washed himself and became a human being." Proving all you need is a sixer and a prostitute to civilize the most savage of men.

2400 BC Beer is rationed to the slaves building the Egyptian pyramids. Conversations around the beer cooler range from, "That head whip man Cherops is a real asshole," to "I heard we're building this f$%*er because some fancy pants wants to make a big splash in the afterlife. Believe that chit?"

2600 BC The Sumerian empire collapses and the Babylonians take over the beer brewing process, developing over 20 different types of beer.

2800 BC A brilliant isolated tribe living off the coast of Scotland begin brewing a hallucinogenic ale out of, among other things, hemlock, nightshade and cow dung. Undoubtedly prompting the first unironic usage of the phrase: "Hey, this beer tastes like chit."

1810 BC In Mesopotamia, King Simrilim's alchemists discover the secrets of distillation. Afraid to drink what they think might be a powerful poison, they use it as a base for perfumes, totally missing the boat.

1800 BC The fad of chewing rice, chestnuts and millet then spitting the mush into a tub to ferment sweeps China. Confucius later quips: "Man with big mouth should make delicious beer, not bodacious boasts."

1790 BC The Laws of Hammurabi codifies the making, selling, and purchasing of wine in Babylon. Instead of merely getting stiffed, bartenders who screw up are punished with loss of limbs and drowning.

1500 BC Greeks develop the first drinking games, including: Make the Phallic-Shaped Wine Vessel Disappear, Hide and Go Sleep It Off, Don't Bogart the Wine Skin, and Dionysus Made Me Sleep With Your Five Wives.

1100 BC A forerunner of Modern Drunkard Magazine appears. In the Finnish poetic saga Kalewala, 200 verses are used to describe the creation of the earth, while 400 are devoted to beer.

1050 BC The Romans learn the secret of wine making from the Phoenicians. They expand on the basic recipe, developing varieties that include seawater, vinegar, resin and turpentine, a tradition carried on today by the Thunderbird and Night Train wineries.

Title: The History of Hooch
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 20, 2008, 09:53:17 PM
30 AD Performing his first miracle, Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding, rescuing the occasion from becoming a dull affair. Christ's entourage soon doubles.

100 AD Early Christians introduce wine into their religious ceremonies. The Catholic Church would later ritualize the ceremony as Mass, and "the religion that kicks down free wine" spreads like wildfire to every corner of the globe.

300 AD Aztecs ferment cactus into pulque, doubling the attendance of Hurl The Human Head Through The Hoop matches. They also develop the "rabbit scale" to describe degrees of intoxication, ranging from very mild intoxication (a couple rabbits) to heavy drunkenness (400 rabbits). The phrase, "I'm gonna get as pulqued up as 400 rabbits f$%*ing" becomes commonplace.

476 AD German barbarians on a heavily-armed road trip to check out Roman wines sack Rome, inadvertently bringing on the Dark Ages. Later the barbarians would apologize, explaining they "only wanted to party."

500 AD Monasteries take over the brewing of beer, prodded by the fact that beer was not considered food, so was permitted during periods of fasting. In many monasteries, each monk was allowed to drink 5 liters of beer per day. Monk scrolls from the period are littered with affirmations of: "Dude, God is so cool."

600 AD An early form of whiskey is invented in Ireland by monks who had traveled to the Near East to learn the secrets of perfume distillation. Reckoning it's a far better thing to feel great than smell good, they apply the formula to fermented barley and coin the phrase, "Let's get stinkin' drunk."

625 AD Mohammed declares alcohol is evil. Europeans wonder, "Well, what shall the Muslims do for fun?"

711 AD Muslims invade Europe.

732 AD Ferocious winehead Charles Martel defeats the Moors at the Battle of Tours, rescuing Europe from the horrors of sobriety.

1000 AD The first beer-witches are burned at the stake. When batches went bad, the brewers, fearful of thirsty and vengeful villagers, blamed black magic and rounded up the nearest old lady with more than five cats. Much as the bartenders of today blame lousy pours of Guinness on the evil magic of "goddamn distributors who won't clean the f$%*ing lines."

1150 AD The Slavs invent vodka. The Russians cleverly call it "little water," as in: "I ain't drinking, I'm just having a little water."

1171 AD English soldiers under King Henry II invade Ireland and discover the locals are making whiskey. They still haven't left.

1241 AD Ogendai Khan, Genghis' successor, drinks himself to death on the eve of battle. Bummed out by their Party Meister's death, the Mongol Hordes are defeated outside Vienna and start a long hungover march back to Mongolia.

1250 AD Franciscan philosopher and theologian Raimundus Lullus declares alcohol is ultima consolatio corporus humani (the greatest comfort for the human body.) Boozeheads of the day respond with anche, li ottiene bevuti (also, it gets you loaded.)

1494 AD Proper scotch whiskey makes its first appearance when Friar John Corr gets his hands on enough malt to produce more than 1000 bottles of strong hooch. It was marketed in Scotland as good medicine, providing relief from a wide variety of ailments, including being cold, sober, thirsty or under attack by the English.

1500 AD Not thinking much of the local cactus brew, Spanish conquistadors in Mexico begin distilling the Aztec's pulque and come up with a mezcal wine. They are now only a short step away from tequila and long arrest records.

1516 AD Germans institute the Reinheitsgebot, a law dictating that beer can be made from only four ingredients: barley, hops, yeast, and water. The Budweiser family prepares to flee the country.

1530 AD Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim coins the word alcohol, which he cribbed from the Arabic word al-kuhl, meaning "delicate powder." It quickly replaces the earlier, wussyish expression spiritus vini.

1620 AD The Puritans land the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock because they're running low on supplies, "especially our beere." This was despite the fact they loaded on more brew than water before they sailed for the New World.

1621 AD The Puritans and local natives sit down for the first Thanksgiving Dinner. While there isn't any cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes or pumpkin pie to be had, there is plenty of brandy, gin, and wine on hand. The natives suggest they should not only do this once a year, but maybe every week.

1600 AD The manufacture of rum becomes colonial New England's largest and most prosperous industry. Ironically, the pirates who preyed upon the rum ships are now the namesakes of many present-day brands of the liquor.

Title: The History of Hooch
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 20, 2008, 09:54:14 PM
1650 AD Dutchman Dr. Franciscus Sylvius invents gin by infusing grain alcohol with juniper berries. The doctor insists it is strictly for "medicinal purposes" and prescribes it for cold feet, insomnia, and headaches caused by drinking too much medicine the night before.

1689 AD Dutchman William of Orange takes the throne of England, fancies up his name to King William III, then turns on the entire nation to gin. In a single generation gin will almost magically transform Englishmen from barbaric ale-swilling savages into savage gin-swilling barbarians.

1690 AD Blind Benedictine Monk Dom Perignon screws up a batch of wine and accidentally invents champagne. Upon tasting the disaster, he tries to put a nice face on it by declaring, "Come quickly, brothers, I'm drinking stars! This is exactly what I was trying to do! Man, don't you get it? Soulless celebrities will pay major francs for this crap!" The following morning Dom declares, "I feel head fire!"

1740 AD Grog becomes a staple of the British Navy. The tradition of watering down rum continues today. In certain bars.

1750 AD The mint julep is invented in either Kentucky or Maryland. This refreshing pick-me-up quickly becomes the morning coffee of the upper class, who don't have to be sober for work.

1763 AD The first possible invention of the martini. Depending on which outrageous lie you wish to believe, it was invented by either a Parisian nobleman (a lying Frenchman), a New Orleans distiller (a descendant of lying Frenchmen), a Colonial-Era barmaid (every known one to tell the truth?), a bartender in California (see previous), a Midwestern housewife (ha!) and about a dozen others.

1775 AD General George Washington issues orders that Colonial soldiers are to receive a daily ration of four ounces of either rum or whiskey. The American troops win their first major battle two weeks later.

1776 AD Thomas Jefferson pens the first draft of the Declaration of Independence in a Philadelphia tavern. The final draft, written while sober, would omit the provisions demanding "Faster service from the goddamn lazy barmaids" and "I think it self-evident that if some guys leave one party and go somewhere else and throw their own party, the guys from the first party don't have the right to come over and drink all the other guys' beer."

Title: The History of Hooch
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 20, 2008, 09:55:28 PM
1787 AD Following the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, the 55 signers throw a shindig, consuming 54 bottles of Madeira, 60 bottles of claret, 8 bottles of whiskey, 22 bottles of port, 8 bottles of hard cider, 12 beers and seven bowls of alcohol punch large enough that "ducks could swim in them." This is also the first recorded instance of Ben Franklin doing his "hold this kite string for a second" prank.

1789 AD Undoubtedly inspired by the Almighty, Elijah Craig, a Baptist minister, invents bourbon in Georgetown, Kentucky.

1792 AD Dr. Pierre Ordinaire invents absinthe in Switzerland. Rather familiarly, the doctor declares it a healthful medicine, and any drunken madness that might result is purely coincidental.

1801 AD Thomas Jefferson runs up a wine bill of $10,835 ($103,000 in modern dollars) while president. He informs the nation, "I'll get you back next week."

1806 AD The term cocktail is used in print the first time in the American magazine The Balance. It supplants the term bittered sling, and the previously disdained Sixty Horrifying Minutes of Bittered Slings is replaced by the much more popular Cocktail Hour.

1810 AD The future King Ludwig I's wedding party is so kick-ass it becomes an annual event known as Oktoberfest.

1814 AD A ragtag collection of drunkards, led by a super-drunkard (future President Andrew Jackson), defeats a numerically superior and disgracefully sober force of British soldiers in the Battle of New Orleans. The city is now safe for 24-hour boozing and breast-flashing sorority girls.

1815 AD On the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte declares, "I drink champagne when I win, to celebrate ... and I drink champagne when I lose to console myself. So no matter what goes down tomorrow, I'm getting loaded."

1825 AD The gin and tonic is invented in India by British soldiers. The quinine-laced tonic water was proscribed as a malaria preventive, and the ingenious troops found adding gin made the nasty stuff slide right down. A chunk of lime was later added to fight scurvy during sea voyages. Churchill would later declare, "The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen's lives, and minds, than all the doctors in the Empire."

1850 AD The corkscrew is invented. Drunks no longer have to push the cork down into the bottle with a pen. For the first time, beer is sold in bottles.

1862 AD A perpetually loaded General Ulysses S. Grant saves the Union from destruction. President Lincoln, when informed that General Grant preferred to guzzle whiskey while leading the troops, replies, "Find out the name of the brand so I can give it to my other generals."

1863 AD A precocious 13-year-old lad named Jack Daniels buys a distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee and begins producing his own brand of whiskey. By the time he bought the distillery, young Jack had already six years experience distilling liquor.

1873 AD The number of legal breweries in America peaks at 4,131.

1874 AD Lady Randolph Churchill, Winston Churchill's mother, invents the Manhattan.

1890 AD The highball is invented in a St. Louis saloon.

1898 AD The Daiquiri is conceived by American engineer Jennings Cox in Cuba, ostensively to combat outbreaks of malaria. Bars in Havana run ads stating: "Which sounds cooler: Drunk on Daquiris or Death by Disease? Eh, Gringo?"

1899 AD The first political cocktail, the Cuba Libre (Free Cuba) is invented near the end of the Spanish American War when an American officer mixes rum with an otherwise useless beverage called Coca-Cola.

1901 AD Absinthe devotee Pablo Picasso begins his Blue Period, followed shortly by his Hammered Beyond All Belief Period.

1910 AD Absinthe is banned in the nation of its birth, Switzerland. Dozens of countries follow suit and France, the last holdout, declares the manufacture and consumption of absinthe illegal in 1915.

1915 AD The Singapore Sling is invented by barman Ngiam Tong Boon at Raffle's Hotel in Singapore.

1920 AD Prohibition goes into effect in the United States.

1922 AD The Lost Generation begins forming up in Paris. Americas finest young writers, fleeing prohibition in their native land, use the backdrop of post-war Europe and untold amounts of booze to create some of the 20th Century's finest literature.

1923 AD Illegal speakeasies usher in the Lounge Era. These underground clubs boast swank interiors, overpriced booze, and, yes, women. Prohibition, which was largely instigated by women, is now serving to introduce women to bars and the men who like to drink in them.

1929 AD Since the start of Prohibition, 700,000,000 gallons of beer, wine and liquor have been illicitly produced (and drank) in the US. In Paris, a devastating blow is delivered to hangovers as Pete Petoit develops the first prototype of the Bloody Mary in Harry's Bar.

1930 AD Don "the Beachcomber" Beach creates the Zombie as a hangover cure.

Title: The History of Hooch
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 20, 2008, 09:56:03 PM
1933 AD FDR signs the bill that dissolves Prohibition, celebrates with the first (legal) martini in 13 years. Sadly, many American breweries would not survive the drought, America is now stuck with a handful of ever-growing macrobreweries. With $5,000 and a recipe found in a pamphlet borrowed from a public Library, brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo began building a wine-making empire. In the next eighty years they will produce millions of gallons of "budget" wine and inflict nearly as many psyche-shattering hangovers.

1935 AD Jagermeister is invented in Wolfenbuttel, Germany. On the other side of the Atlantic, canned beer is introduced by the Kreuger Brewing Company in Richmond, VA.

1938 AD Writer H. L. Mencken announces that 17,864,392,788 different cocktails can be made from the ingredients in a well-stocked bar. The Bartender's Guild considers having him assassinated.

1939 AD France fearfully watches Germany rearm under the guidance of a teetotaler with a Charlie Chaplin mustache. France wonders, "What shall he do for fun?"

1940 AD Germany invades France.

1944 AD Trader Vic invents the Mai Tai in Oakland, CA.

1945 AD The Allies, led by full-bore boozers Churchill, FDR and Stalin, defeat the Axis Powers, led by a sinister cabal of teetotalers and lightweights. The world is now safe for drinkers. And democracy.

1948 AD Happy Hour is invented in Chicago.

1947 AD Humphrey Bogart forms the first incarnation of the Rat Pack in Hollywood. Later headed by Frank Sinatra, the Pack would dictate what was hip until the hippies came along and screwed everything up. In St. Louis, the Hyde Park brewery airs the first beer commercial on television.

1950 AD Flying in the face of the Red Scare, vodka begins to dominate the world market. The Screwdriver  becomes the most popular drink in America.

1951 AD Trader Vic opens restaurants in San Francisco, Oakland, and Beverly Hills, and cocktail lounges in Seattle and Chicago. Soldiers returning from the Pacific flock to the Polynesian themed bars, ushering in the Tiki Era.

1953 AD The Piña Colada is first assembled in the Hotel Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico by Ramón Marrero. The coconut cocktail would go on to win a global competition and inspire Rupert Holmes to pen a song so insidiously catchy it would haunt an entire generation.

1958 AD Ernest Hemingway issues a challenge to the rest of America by consuming 16 of his signature Papa Dobles cocktails in a single sitting (more than 60oz of strong rum), then walking home. Accepting the challenge, America enters a golden age of guzzling, led by celebrity avatars like Jackie Gleason, Dean Martin, Robert Mitchum and Richard Burton.

1960 AD The Rat Pack begins holding court at the Sands Hotel in Vegas. The Swinger Era begins.

1962 AD John F. Kennedy and Ernest Hemingway's public thirst for daiquiris ignites a pop culture phenomenon.

1963 AD The pop top beer can is introduced by the Iron City Beer Brewing Company in Pittsburgh.

1964 AD Sean Connery, as James Bond, not only asks for vodka in his martini, but also insists it be shaken, not stirred, releasing a two-headed gorgon of controversy. Soon every Playboy subscriber in the civilized world is donning a tuxedo jacket and swilling vodka martinis.

1970 AD Wineries rapidly spread throughout California and wine spritzers and disco music suspiciously arrive at the exact same time.

1972 AD The Long Island Ice Tea is invented by a Long Island Bartender Robert C. "Rosebud" Butt. In defiance of all previously known laws of mixology, tequila, rum, vodka, and gin are made to play nice together.

1975 AD Androgynous cocktails such as the Tequila Sunrise and the Harvey Wallbanger, along with a plethora of self-help books encouraging sensitivity and outright crying, lay heavy siege to the collective masculinity of the modern male.

1978 AD President Jimmy Carter, in an attempt to atone for his many failures, legalizes home brewing.

1980 AD The first boxed wines appear in Australia and the trend soon spreads to the U.S. Drunks now have the power to tumble down a flight of stairs with two liters of wine in their hands without the worry of picking shards of glass out of their skulls while bawling over spilled wine. Jokes about American beer become popular throughout the world because as the U.S.'s 44 brewing companies produce virtually the same product: a light, tasteless, over-carbonated lager.

1981 AD As state laws are relaxed, microbreweries start popping up across the nation. America's reputation as a decent beer-producing nation is redeemed. The population of beer snobs also multiples.

1985 AD Bartles & James takes a chance on a bizarre ad campaign featuring two old coots sitting on a porch asking you to buy their light and fruity wines. A wine cooler craze soon sweeps the nation, instantly doubling the chances of pimply high-school kids getting laid after the prom.

1987 AD Fueled by rumors that it contains morphine extracts, Jagermeister explodes out of New Orleans and sweeps the nation. It effectively secures the middle ground between manly shots (tequila and whiskey) and wussy shots (Kamikazes and fruit schnapps). The finest drinking movie ever made, the Bukowski-scripted Barfly, is released.

1990 AD The martini and the lounge make triumphant comebacks. On their back arrives the pseudo-martini craze, whereas even a dead rat served in a stemmed glass can be called a martini. This is also the era of the ribaldly-named cocktail, including the Sex on the Beach, Screaming Orgasm and Sloe Comfortable Screw.

1992 AD Flavored vodkas begin fighting for space on the bar shelves.

1996 AD Modern Drunkard Magazine is launched.

2003 AD Nearly 2000 breweries are now in operation in the United States, surpassing the number in existence prior to Prohibition.

2007 AD CVOHARLEY.com friday beer thread started, conclusion, Beer is ultima consolatio corporus humani, anche, li ottiene bevuti.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster on June 20, 2008, 10:07:18 PM
Just crawled back from vacation and I'd like to be back at the Biergarten, a great restaurant in the heart of the German pavilion at Disney's Epcot. The Biergarten reflects the 16th century town of Rothenberg,  with Frauleins in costumes serving liter steins overflowing with hefe and Octoberfest beer, and an All you can eat German Buffet, damn good time had by all  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Mrs R has been there, "Rothenberg Germany" nice little town. Beer and food were plentiful, no buffet's but lots of little places to eat.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on June 20, 2008, 10:10:46 PM
Tonights choice.....

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 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on June 21, 2008, 12:14:38 AM
Tonights choice.....

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 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Most excellent choice there, Gary, and perhaps the best post I've seen you make during my entire affilliation with this internet community, however in my opinion this fine lager is best enjoyed while lounging on the sugar white sands of the beaches between Panama City and Pensacola, FL...............most notably the beach in Seaside, FL just off County Rd 30A.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FUZZNUTS on June 21, 2008, 08:37:55 AM
YAAAAAAA MONN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 21, 2008, 10:06:07 AM
I know that beach near Seaside - a slice of heaven.  Red Stripe is always a good choice.

I got a headache just scrolling through Eagle1's posts.  May have to go back & read them on Tuesday when I am in hell the airport.

An early retirement present for BB:

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 21, 2008, 10:56:26 AM
I know that beach near Seaside - a slice of heaven.  Red Stripe is always a good choice.

I got a headache just scrolling through Eagle1's posts.  May have to go back & read them on Tuesday when I am in hell the airport.

An early retirement present for BB:

(http://www.americasbestmyspacecomments.com/graphics/drinking/1/pics_beer-babes.jpg)

just tryin to do my part on educatin ya'll on the History of the greatest invention of mandkind  :)

 8) thank you very much
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 21, 2008, 06:47:34 PM
you forgot 2007 AD CVOHARLEY.com friday beer thread started
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on June 21, 2008, 06:51:21 PM
Malibu Rum and OJ  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on June 22, 2008, 12:49:49 AM
you forgot 2007 AD CVOHARLEY.com friday beer thread started

 :) ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 22, 2008, 10:09:41 AM
just tryin to do my part on educatin ya'll on the History of the greatest invention of mandkind  :)

 8) thank you very much

When I'm not drinking beer - due to pesky work stuff & bothersome details work related & all - I do enjoy reading about beer.  So will use my time in hell the airport this week wisely.

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/43/78604908_979f473c12.jpg?v=0)

Sadly,this plaque says nothing about CVO beer drinkers, the BEST beer drinkers in the world.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster on June 22, 2008, 11:24:21 AM
Malibu Rum and OJ  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Malibu Rum & Tequila Rose blended is one of the wife's favorites, she calls it a "Flamingo" mmmmmmm strawberry milkshake.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on June 22, 2008, 11:43:26 AM
Malibu Rum & Tequila Rose blended is one of the wife's favorites, she calls it a "Flamingo" mmmmmmm strawberry milkshake.

That's how me and Beagle got onto it. With temps well over 100 here this weeekend, whiskey didn't seem the thing and when I drink beer when it's really hot, I swill it so fast I get obliterated inside of two hours. So we were going over Beagle's rather extensive wet bar calling out all the usual suspects, gin/tonic , vodka collins , cosmopolitan, etc and Susie was standing at the kitchen counter pouring Malibu Rum, OJ and Tequila in a glass. Since Tequila equals instanta$$hole for me, (yeah can you imagine, worse than usual  :D)  I skipped the Te kill ya  and it was still  :drink: AND refreshing.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster on June 22, 2008, 11:46:51 AM
That's how me and Beagle got onto it. With temps well over 100 here this weeekend, whiskey didn't seem the thing and when I drink beer when it's really hot, I swill it so fast I get obliterated inside of two hours. So we were going over Beagle's rather extensive wet bar calling out all the usual suspects, gin/tonic , vodka collins , cosmopolitan, etc and Susie was standing at the kitchen counter pouring Malibu Rum, OJ and Tequila in a glass. Since Tequila equals instanta$$hole for me, (yeah can you imagine, worse than usual  :D)  I skipped the Te kill ya  and it was still  :drink: AND refreshing.

B B
Karen has already smoked a couple of blenders when her and the girls get to mixing their liquor.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on June 23, 2008, 09:58:11 AM
Karen has already smoked a couple of blenders when her and the girls get to mixing their liquor.
What is the rooster reccomendations for travel blenders?  You know, the kind that would fit in a saddlebag.   :drink: :huepfenjump3: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Mrs Rooster on June 23, 2008, 11:11:59 AM
 For saddle bags hmmmmm    a hammer and a bag of ice. :orange: :drink: :drink: :drink: don't forget the liquor and little umbrellas.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on June 23, 2008, 08:32:22 PM
For saddle bags hmmmmm    a hammer and a bag of ice. :orange: :drink: :drink: :drink: don't forget the liquor and little umbrellas.


Customized Harley-Davidson Motorcycle $40,000
Riding gear  $2,500
CVOHarley website (voluntary annual contribution $50)
People you meet on this site   PRICELESS

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on June 27, 2008, 10:15:38 AM
Going to a Honky-Tonk tonight, hope they have some decent beer to choose from. Last one I went to said they had both kinds of beer-Budweiser and Budweiser light...eeechhh!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 27, 2008, 10:19:24 AM
Popped a fresh bottle of Diplimatico yesterday with a Padron Anny #2, it'll get drunked up tonight.   :mango:

http://scottesrum.com/2007/07/19/diplomatico-reserva-exclusiva/

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on June 27, 2008, 10:24:34 AM
I just had some of the Dilimatico a few weeks ago, very nice stuff! Just drank it straight as it is so smooth. The guy that had it said he ordered it on line, is that how you got ahold of it Miker?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 27, 2008, 10:30:57 AM
My local packy has it...Always straight, a little ice is nice too...Best rum for the price out there for sure.  Zacapa is great too but pricey like the Flor De Cana...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on June 27, 2008, 10:42:13 AM
My local packy has it...Always straight, a little ice is nice too...Best rum for the price out there for sure.  Zacapa is great too but pricey like the Flor De Cana...

Never had either one of those...are they packy store friendly? Are they better, or just comparable? I really did enjoy drinking Diplimatico on ice, but that night we were sampling just about everything. We even hit the old glass jar of moonshine at one point-it was a very good batch too-extremely smooth and crisp with very minimal afterburn.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 27, 2008, 10:44:42 AM
Yup, we have a chain called Crown Liquors...They carry all the foo foo stuff, funky cheese and fish eggs, spensive wine and such...The 7 year olf Flor De cana is good up or mixed and is not too pricey, the old stuff gets spensive...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on June 27, 2008, 10:50:42 AM
Thanks for the info Miker...I'm going to check around & see if Va. has some Flor De Cana to satisfy my curiosity. Always looking for the next best drink-everyone should have goals, right?

"Everyone should believe in something, I believe I'll have another drink"...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 27, 2008, 11:03:23 AM
I never drink water; that is the stuff that rusts pipes.
W. C. Fields


 :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 27, 2008, 11:10:54 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 27, 2008, 11:12:31 AM
Going on a day ride, so I thought I'd throw a few out before I leave.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on June 27, 2008, 01:22:44 PM
I never drink water; that is the stuff that rusts pipes.
W. C. Fields


 :pepper:

About drinking water, I'm w/ old WC, "I'd rather be in Philadelphia!" ;)

He didn't like Phillie very much! :o ;D

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on June 27, 2008, 02:30:49 PM

He didn't like Phillie very much! :o ;D

Hoist! 8)
Or children and animals.  ;D har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on June 27, 2008, 02:36:24 PM
Or children and animals.  ;D har!  spyder
Or lawyers or bankers  :oops: BIGDOG
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 27, 2008, 04:08:52 PM
(http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=90572&rendTypeId=4)

We could use another W.C. Fields.  One was not enough, but it looks like one was all we got.


Happy Friday & Happy Early Beer Thirty!   :drink:

(http://www.autographsmovieposters.com/Fields_Never_Give_TC.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on June 27, 2008, 04:22:17 PM
Went to Anchor Bar for lunch today.  Home of the Original (what everyone else calls BUFFALO) Wings.  Had two Sam Adams to wash down a plate of suicide wings.  I'm telling you, it don't get much better than THAT!

HAPPY FRIDAY.  I'm going to get a cold Heineken so I can finish up my work on the puter in my home office.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: outrider on June 27, 2008, 07:45:11 PM
Happy Friday to all! I'm home awaiting the second game of the "subway series" double header here in NY (missed the first). No beer tonight though...A fuzzy sky is what I'm drinkin' (Sky vodka and peach Fresca <--(because it's there), and hoping for another Met win over the hated Yankees...No riding today cause the weather is hot and iffy...
Great Weekend to all!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on June 27, 2008, 08:54:32 PM
Just poped a top on the first one...that's always the best sound!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 28, 2008, 12:35:53 PM
Nice ride in the mountains yesterday, stopped at a BBQ/Brewery, now it's off to Ft. Collins brewfest!! :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on June 29, 2008, 02:19:43 AM
Been stuck on Warsteiner Pils here in Spain and Germany with Porsche for the past couple of days.

It's 8:00 AM and the business lounge for Lufthansa has an iced bucket of Beck's ICE....very tempting.  Maybe in an hour or two.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on June 30, 2008, 09:37:42 AM
Always thought I liked my beer ice cold.  If I want it served like this I may no longer have a choice......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on June 30, 2008, 09:45:08 AM
Always thought I liked my beer ice cold.  If I want it served like this I may no longer have a choice......

The hell with the beer, I'll take the server, quit drinkin and see the world from my Harley with those twin backrests.

B B

    " if the chain don't break "
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 30, 2008, 09:46:41 AM
Bbbbbbbbbbbbpppppppffft.....Is that how you spell it???  Brunski?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 30, 2008, 09:46:58 AM
Jim - that is one helluva beer dispenser in your pic.    :2vrolijk_21:

Today I will contemplate that scenario & make plans accordingly......... 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 30, 2008, 09:48:20 AM
Maybe some Cognac...it is supposed to be served warm...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 30, 2008, 09:53:54 AM
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1198/1119450814_d98f5c03c6.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 02, 2008, 09:19:37 AM
OK, I'm friggin excited.  I got out of homebrewing several years ago because of the hassle of washing and filling bottles.  I have some neighbors who moved in down the street a couple years ago who own a wine making supply business.  They have beer making supplies because customers ask for it but they don't know anything about making beer.  I've been hanging out more and more at their house and discussing brewing and kegging homebrew.  Last night they GAVE me everything I need to kegerate my beer fridge.  I had my own dual stage regulator but they sent me home with a corny keg, a CO2 cylinder, the tap, drip tray, hoses, ALL fittings and adapters.  The trade off is that I help them when customers need help setting up their own systems.  All I have to do is fill the CO2 tank and drill a couple holes in the fridge.

They have a web site that accepts orders.  More than half their business is internet based.  Check them out at http://www.letsdowine.com/.  The proprietors are Steve and Wendy.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 02, 2008, 09:30:02 AM
Jim,

If Steve & Wendy would like to move where it's warmer, there is a house down the street from us that's for sale, and we would WELCOME them as neighbors!  The wife likes wine, I like beer, so we would have a lot in common.....   ;D

Looking forward to your beer making reports.   :2vrolijk_21:

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 02, 2008, 09:36:30 AM
OK, I'm friggin excited.  I got out of homebrewing several years ago because of the hassle of washing and filling bottles.  I have some neighbors who moved in down the street a couple years ago who own a wine making supply business.  They have beer making supplies because customers ask for it but they don't know anything about making beer.  I've been hanging out more and more at their house and discussing brewing and kegging homebrew.  Last night they GAVE me everything I need to kegerate my beer fridge.  I had my own dual stage regulator but they sent me home with a corny keg, a CO2 cylinder, the tap, drip tray, hoses, ALL fittings and adapters.  The trade off is that I help them when customers need help setting up their own systems.  All I have to do is fill the CO2 tank and drill a couple holes in the fridge.

They have a web site that accepts orders.  More than half their business is internet based.  Check them out at http://www.letsdowine.com/.  The proprietors are Steve and Wendy.

Woo Woo!  Lucky dawg! 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 02, 2008, 09:41:01 AM
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1694872   :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 02, 2008, 09:46:19 AM
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1694872   :'(

I hope to have better luck than that with my new keg.  Reminds me of this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkkOUPYNs7I

Mike, Craig, and Mike, you guys are invited to the inaugural tapping.  It's only 5 gallons at a time though.  I need another corny to have a reserve.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 02, 2008, 10:03:51 AM
Thanks Jim.  Need to take a ride north.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics/oldNewsPics/beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 02, 2008, 10:06:37 AM
That'd be ahoot! Love to...wait, this stupid job is ruining all my fun...dangit
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 02, 2008, 10:08:41 AM
would also include some of this........ (notice the HD welding gloves)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 02, 2008, 10:13:53 AM
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/ccurtice/rollerpopcorn.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 02, 2008, 10:14:30 AM
would also include some of this........ (notice the HD welding gloves)

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 02, 2008, 12:12:22 PM
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/ccurtice/rollerpopcorn.jpg)
thanks for the memories. [I will have]
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 02, 2008, 12:19:47 PM
Not that anyone cares, but her top and bottoms look like there different colors, and the popcorn looks like it needs butter, I like lots of butter!! :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 02, 2008, 07:55:09 PM
Not that anyone cares, but her top and bottoms look like there different colors, and the popcorn looks like it needs butter, I like lots of butter!! :P

I had to mentally redress her.  Yup, you're right, different colors.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on July 02, 2008, 09:57:08 PM
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/ccurtice/rollerpopcorn.jpg)

Roller Girl - Boogie Nights?

Close?  Maybe?

 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on July 02, 2008, 10:17:48 PM
Not that anyone cares, but her top and bottoms look like there different colors, and the popcorn looks like it needs butter, I like lots of butter!! :P

And since she's smokin hot, you betcha that beer's warm.

Come to think of it, how do hot babes keep their beer cold ?

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on July 02, 2008, 10:27:52 PM


Come to think of it, how do hot babes keep their beer cold ?

B B


You haven't been single for a long time have you BB.  They get guys to walk back and forth to the cooler for them..... :-\
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 03, 2008, 06:33:42 AM

You haven't been single for a long time have you BB.  They get guys to walk back and forth to the cooler for them..... :-\

Really?  I have my 8 year old for that...  Hey Georgia, get daddy a beer!  "OK Daddy!!"  If she isn't there, I have to coach to son a bit, boys are slower on the uptake. 

Fall back is the wife...but then I get the "why is your lazy a$$ on the couch and get  your own freakin beer" GLARE.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 03, 2008, 09:21:00 AM
(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PS/8430~Get-Me-A-Beer-Posters.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 03, 2008, 09:22:05 AM
(http://www.crazy88smc.com/GET_ME_A_BEER.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 03, 2008, 09:25:25 AM
Whipped cream and beer.  That fridge is well stocked. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 03, 2008, 09:27:32 AM
Basic necessities.    :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 03, 2008, 09:27:43 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on July 03, 2008, 10:39:05 AM
(http://www.crazy88smc.com/GET_ME_A_BEER.jpg)

Given a choice between this young lass and the CVO of my choice, I fear I'd have to pick the CVO

Why ?

This smokin hot young lady would be the death of me for sure.
There is no way I could possibly get enough saddle time with her.
24/7/365 would not be enough.  :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D ;) ;D :orange: :orange: :orange: :orange: :orange: :orange:

B B
     PS  Chip took this photo -- - - - right ?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on July 03, 2008, 11:25:19 AM
OK, I'm friggin excited.  I got out of homebrewing several years ago because of the hassle of washing and filling bottles.  I have some neighbors who moved in down the street a couple years ago who own a wine making supply business.  They have beer making supplies because customers ask for it but they don't know anything about making beer.  I've been hanging out more and more at their house and discussing brewing and kegging homebrew.  Last night they GAVE me everything I need to kegerate my beer fridge.  I had my own dual stage regulator but they sent me home with a corny keg, a CO2 cylinder, the tap, drip tray, hoses, ALL fittings and adapters.  The trade off is that I help them when customers need help setting up their own systems.  All I have to do is fill the CO2 tank and drill a couple holes in the fridge.

They have a web site that accepts orders.  More than half their business is internet based.  Check them out at http://www.letsdowine.com/.  The proprietors are Steve and Wendy.

Jim,

That puckin phenomenal, congrats! now your on your way to production Brewing  :2vrolijk_21:

some tips I would like to share with you about setting up a beer fridge for home brewing from all my years of trial and error will hopefully make things easier for you than it was for me. The first thing you have to understand is that homebrew is not like tappin Miller Lite, home brew is very acidic and therefore will eat away at most commercial grade equipment. Whenever possible use Stainless Steel!!!!!!!!! all chrome plated brass hardware will corrode in a matter of months, don't waste your money.

1) the threaded shanks that go thru the fridge wall can be purchased in stainless, many home brew shops  carry them now, this is a must do

2) the tappers, most off the shelf commercial tappers are chrome plated brass and will corrode, don't waste your money and ruin your beer. You can now purchase all stainless steel beer tapers including all stainless steel  internal components, yes they are more money but after you replace the chrome plated ones once you will have spent more money than going with the life time stainless tapers. also there are two kinds of tapers, the traditional rear sealing and the new forward sealing design. the old style rear sealing taps tend to dry shut if not used on a daily basis, the new forward sealing design keeps the seal wet and will not dry itself shut if you don't use it for a day or two.

3) the Co2 gas supply, you can simply drill a hole through the fridge and pass a hose through for a simple solution but if you need to move your tank for any reason you are "hard wired" so to speak and you must remove the line from the regulator to move your tank. I found a corny fitting with an 1/4" Npt thread at the rear and hard piped it through the fridge so I can use the quick disconnet and uncouple it whenever I want.
you have to modify the fitting because it is the beer side coupling but thats easy to do. here is a link to the fitting http://www.hoptech.com/cart/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16369&category_id=279
 (http://www.hoptech.com/cart/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16369&category_id=279)

here is the fitting with the faucet adapter removed

(http://home.comcast.net/~screamin_eagle1/photos/brew/gas2.JPG)

here is the fitting on the fridge

(http://home.comcast.net/~screamin_eagle1/photos/brew/im0000091.jpg)


on the inside I used a distribution manifold with check valves to feed two kegs

(http://home.comcast.net/~screamin_eagle1/photos/brew/im0000113.jpg)

note: the fridge pictures are old and not up to date, you can see that the tappers are plastic, as well as the shanks. (they are used for wine) this was the second attempt after pitching the chrome plated brass hardware, they lasted a little longer but the tips on the tappers were chrome plated inserts and corroded as well. I finally replaced everything with stainless steel, and everthing is worry free

Good luck Bro, and let me know if you need any help  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 03, 2008, 12:38:37 PM
Given a choice between this young lass and the CVO of my choice, I fear I'd have to pick the CVO

Why ?

This smokin hot young lady would be the death of me for sure.
There is no way I could possibly get enough saddle time with her.
24/7/365 would not be enough.  :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D ;) ;D :orange: :orange: :orange: :orange: :orange: :orange:

B B
     PS  Chip took this photo -- - - - right ?

Same reason I did not even look at suzukis or Yamahas - would love to ride them, but they would kill me for sure.....

Mike


Not sure who the photographer was - does the fridge ook like Chip's?     ;D ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on July 03, 2008, 12:46:40 PM

     PS  Chip took this photo -- - - - right ?


Well I damn well wish I had taken that picture!



Is there a fridge in that picture?  WHERE?

 :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 03, 2008, 12:47:57 PM
Ssssh which one you bastids were at my "office"???? You know the "no camera" rule is always in effect there...
Speak up!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 03, 2008, 12:54:00 PM
Ssssh which one you bastids were at my "office"???? You know the "no camera" rule is always in effect there...
Speak up!

Probably one of these gals...

(http://image58.webshots.com/558/4/9/85/2029409850046897388DXOFhi_ph.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 03, 2008, 03:12:10 PM
(http://www.crazy88smc.com/GET_ME_A_BEER.jpg)
THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 03, 2008, 03:33:50 PM
THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Speakers??
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 03, 2008, 03:35:25 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:

Why men lose the remote!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 03, 2008, 03:37:41 PM
Semper Fi!

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 03, 2008, 03:38:29 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 03, 2008, 03:39:09 PM
 :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 03, 2008, 03:39:46 PM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on July 03, 2008, 09:23:37 PM
To hell with Top Shelf Beer...give me the Bottom Shelf Everytime!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 04, 2008, 10:00:04 AM
(http://gif.freeweblayouts.net/glitter/4thJuly/july40.gif)









 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 07, 2008, 01:19:46 PM
Working out.

(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9252/drinker0dv.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 07, 2008, 01:26:32 PM
Bet she's had her spile tapped a few times!

 ;)

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 07, 2008, 01:40:57 PM
Bet she's had her spile tapped a few times!

 ;)

Nige

 ;D ;D

(http://tatoos-tattos.com/tattos/tattos-pictures/tatto-drunk.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 07, 2008, 02:14:27 PM
(http://www.crazy88smc.com/GET_ME_A_BEER.jpg)
Anyone notice the only thing in the reefer is beer and a can of Cool Whip , that what I call a party!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 07, 2008, 02:23:50 PM
Still looking for the beer & the whipping cream.

Need to study the photo more maybe....

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 07, 2008, 02:24:58 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/2106656022_b118969331_m.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 07, 2008, 02:27:33 PM
Still looking for the beer & the whipping cream.

Need to study the photo more maybe....


I stared at the picture for quit a while before I saw it. Trust me it's so .
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 07, 2008, 02:32:25 PM
I stared at the picture for quit a while before I saw it. Trust me it's so .

I'll stare at it some more, just to be sure.  I thought I saw something like that.....

 ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 07, 2008, 05:32:43 PM
I'll stare at it some more, just to be sure.  I thought I saw something like that.....

 ;D

Speakers?

Last time...   :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 07, 2008, 05:51:06 PM
Speakers?

Last time...   :P

I stared at it some more. Why is this chick standing on her tiptoes when she is reaching down for something or other?   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on July 07, 2008, 08:56:58 PM
(http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9252/drinker0dv.jpg)

A woman after my own heart...and no beer belly to boot!

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 08, 2008, 10:46:28 AM
(http://www.crazy88smc.com/GET_ME_A_BEER.jpg)

It must be cold in that refrigerator... :nervous:  :coolblue: judging from her ummm...you know...

Still no whipped cream.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 08, 2008, 12:33:52 PM
It must be cold in that refrigerator... :nervous:  :coolblue: judging from her ummm...you know...

Still no whipped cream.

Man, I bet that is light beer...  >:(

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: elvislee on July 08, 2008, 01:59:55 PM
It must be cold in that refrigerator... :nervous:  :coolblue: judging from her ummm...you know...

Still no whipped cream.



Wack On Wack Off :oops:errrrrr...Wax On Wax Off...you know what I meant :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on July 08, 2008, 08:38:54 PM
Well....for you Moose Drool fans, here you go.....now I know why I never liked the stuff... :(


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on July 08, 2008, 08:53:45 PM
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=71932;image)

Just when this thread was beginning to work for me...

We get the thread killer like this one...

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=71967;image)

Damn...

 ;) :D


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 08, 2008, 09:42:10 PM
I stared at it some more. Why is this chick standing on her tiptoes when she is reaching down for something or other?   :nixweiss:
That causes certain muscles to protrude more than normal--------------Stop being nasty look at her calves.  ???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 08, 2008, 10:21:16 PM
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=71932;image)

Just when this thread was beginning to work for me...

We get the thread killer like this one...

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=71967;image)

Damn...

 ;) :D

Camel toe vs Moose Knuckle?  Thanks for the dead moose photo, that image simply lets me enjoy the recent posts in this thread longer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on July 08, 2008, 11:57:25 PM
Sorry fellas.. :D :D :D. This was laying at the side of the road on my trip over Lolo Pass in Montana last weekend. Being the knuckleheads we are we had to turn around take a picture. This guy is a small one, can't imagine having that cross the road in front of me let alone one as big as his daddy..but a little higher up in the thread Moose Drool was being discussed...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2008, 08:17:13 AM
If you drink beer in South Beach you get to look at:

(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/5667/southbeachhottie26mt.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2008, 08:22:35 AM
(http://www.travelswithchicken.com/Ladies/Hooters%20Panama%20City.JPG)
Tallahassee
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2008, 08:23:50 AM
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1302/575544385_768996d931.jpg?v=0)
Tallahassee
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: AXIL on July 09, 2008, 08:34:07 AM
thanks iski, god do i miss living in florida.  axil
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2008, 08:38:23 AM
thanks iski, god do i miss living in florida.  axil

Its the warm weather we like the best, almost, Axil.

I miss living in Texas.

(http://www.dfwdiesel.com/Hooters%20of%20NRH.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2008, 08:40:04 AM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2599802872_a727313faa.jpg?v=0)
Pasadena, Texas
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2008, 08:41:27 AM
(http://grumpy.ca/Girls%20of%20Street%20Rodding_files/hootersnew1.jpg)
Orlando
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2008, 08:44:26 AM
(http://a231.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/m_c0def6f68976250053922437aa3a657e.jpg)

Brittany - Tallahasse. Hooters Calendar Candidate 2009.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 09, 2008, 10:52:47 AM
If you drink beer in South Beach you get to look at:

(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/5667/southbeachhottie26mt.jpg)
I would have to drink with a straw cause tipping back the bottle would interfere with my staring. O MY GOD !!!
Can I come down and hang with you ? I like your style.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2008, 11:14:02 AM
I would have to drink with a straw cause tipping back the bottle would interfere with my staring. O MY GOD !!!
Can I come down and hang with you ? I like your style.

Anytime. Will buy ya a drink even.  Usually go to Hooters on Thursday nights - local bike night.  Food sucks, gals don't.  No further comment on that one.   ;D

Have been to South Beach a few times.  Have seen some sights......

(http://www.maxitmag.com/forum/attachments/mag-chat/50d1121261386-hot-babes-all-time-favourite-babes-most-important-thread-ever-brook21.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on July 09, 2008, 01:03:37 PM
Quote
Food sucks, gals don't.  No further comment on that one.   Grin


 :o :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2008, 01:22:22 PM
(http://imagehost.auctionwatch.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/signtime/badabinglady.jpg.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 11, 2008, 10:28:04 AM
Here we are, in the middle of summer, so it's time for:

(http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1806/10221448/18529737/292820394.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 11, 2008, 10:31:32 AM
Love of (or over) beer:

(http://www.dr-zeller.com/00Images/Fun/babes_n_beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 11, 2008, 10:34:09 AM
A more classic model:

(http://ironhorseparty.com/images/500015.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on July 11, 2008, 11:29:51 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on July 11, 2008, 11:33:20 AM
If you drink beer in South Beach you get to look at:

(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/5667/southbeachhottie26mt.jpg)

This is one of the reason that JC liked South Beach so much and then he couldn't concentrate while he was riding the jet-ski :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on July 11, 2008, 11:55:57 AM
This is one of the reason that JC liked South Beach so much and then he couldn't concentrate while he was riding the jet-ski :huepfenlol2:


Ummmm, Jorge, that's two reasons....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 11, 2008, 01:13:58 PM
If you drink beer in South Beach you get to look at:

(http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/5667/southbeachhottie26mt.jpg)
I'm pretty sure it's LOVE :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 11, 2008, 02:21:34 PM
Lots of things to see at South Beach

(http://www.webwiseforradio.com/site_files/148/Image/boob.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on July 11, 2008, 02:23:48 PM
Lots of things to see at South Beach

(http://www.webwiseforradio.com/site_files/148/Image/boob.png)
That's a plenty for me. :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: He!! w/only one of them I could make Viagra stock increase instantly. :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 11, 2008, 02:26:25 PM
I wonder where that arrow leads?

(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u246/theehitman824/boobs.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 11, 2008, 02:59:16 PM
Ok, this thread suppose to be about beer!  :drink: Where's the beer???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 11, 2008, 03:09:58 PM
Ok, this thread suppose to be about beer!  :drink: Where's the beer???

The beer is here:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 14, 2008, 07:47:43 AM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n192/Brielle82/SmileyBeer.jpg)

So close yet so far away....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 14, 2008, 07:48:46 AM
Ok, this thread suppose to be about beer!  :drink: Where's the beer???

Fianlly found the beer in your pic.  On tap & in cans, or is that the other way around??
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 15, 2008, 12:06:44 PM
http://www.startribune.com/business/25450834.html?location_refer=Business (http://www.startribune.com/business/25450834.html?location_refer=Business)

InBev to expand Bud, job cuts


The Belgian brewer wants to continue the cost-cutting at Anheuser-Busch and grow its new flagship brand.

By TIM LOGAN and J EREMIAH McWILLIAMS St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Post-Dispatch



In a conference call Monday morning, victorious executives from InBev laid out their plans to expand cost-cutting already underway at Anheuser-Busch Companies, and to build the world's dominant brewer around its new flagship brand: Budweiser.

InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito, hours removed from the announcement of a $52 billion deal to buy the iconic St. Louis brewer, told analysts Monday morning the merged company, to be known as Anheuser-Busch InBev, will be the leading provider of beer in the world's five biggest beer markets and the third-largest consumer products company in the world. It will be 62 percent larger in terms of revenue than its next-largest brewing rival, SABMiller.

Brito said Budweiser has unlocked potential in countries where the beer is not widely available, because even there, drinkers are aware of the beer -- thanks to Anheuser-Busch's globe-spanning advertising of the World Cup and Olympics.

"In a more competitive global market," he said, "this transaction will create a stronger company."

The deal will open new markets for Budweiser, which InBev will push in 19 countries from Brazil to Ukraine where it is strong but A-B is not.

And, he pledged, InBev takes the same "no-compromise" position toward quality that Anheuser does.

"Consumers can be assured that we will continue what makes Bud the great American lager," he said.

St. Louis will remain the company's North American headquarters, Brito said. He pledged to maintain the company's heritage, such as Grant's Farm and Clydesdales.

But changes are inevitable, and will begin with a deeper cost-cutting plan than the one A-B unveiled last month, when it was still trying to fend off InBev.

That plan -- known as "Blue Ocean" -- to cut $1 billion in expenses over two years, will be expanded to a $1.5 billion effort over three. That means planned buyouts of up to 1,300 salaried employees will likely continue. "Elimination of corporate overlapping functions" will likely lead to some job losses at A-B's corporate headquarters in St. Louis.

In a brief statement at the start of the call, Anheuser Chief Executive August Busch IV stressed that the deal was "friendly" and the best move for his company's shareholders.

Busch will not have an executive role with the new company but will take a seat on InBev's board, as will one other current or former member of A-B's board. Brito said he hopes to close the deal by the end of the year.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 15, 2008, 07:17:53 PM
I buy this , cut $1 BILLION in cost and keep quality the same. Must be a chit load of fat in over head or some one is full of chit ! :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 15, 2008, 10:00:27 PM
Suppose they could just add more water to their light beers & cut 1/2 billion or so $$, and nobody would be able to tell the difference.

 :huepfenlol2:


Hope they don't cut back on feeding the Clydesdales, if they get too skinny they won't be able to pull the wagons anymore..... :(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on July 15, 2008, 10:32:32 PM
I went to a local music festival this last weekend and we had some great seats with a beer vendor literally right behind us, all I had to do was reach back hand them a five and they could hand me a beer, but when I found out all they were stocking was Bud products  :puke: I got out of my seat and walked 200 yrds. out of the main concert area back to a separate Beer Garden to get a quality beer for a Buck More and 4 0z less.

At this point in my life its all about quality not quantity  :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 16, 2008, 07:09:29 AM

At this point in my life its all about quality not quantity  :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Amen to that.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 16, 2008, 08:00:18 AM
Amen to that.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige

Another amen brother-eagles!

Not inclined to drink the quantities I used to - so now I enjoy the taste of it more than I did in the past.   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 16, 2008, 01:40:28 PM
Another amen brother-eagles!

Not inclined to drink the quantities I used to - so now I enjoy the taste of it more than I did in the past.   :2vrolijk_21:

Ditto that.  I did a 100 mile ride last evening along Lake Ontario and the Niagara River.  I ended up at a BBQ place sitting outside and had two PERFECT Stella Artios watching the sun set over the Niagara Gorge.  Gorgeous ride home in the dark with my daughter.  I did, however, look very forward to the Jack Daniels Green Label, neat, when I got home. ahhh.  I think I even saw the old ladder truck that Porthole posted a picture of last month on his ride through the area.  It was so clear I could see Toronto across the lake (about 35 miles).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 16, 2008, 05:06:26 PM
Ditto that.  I did a 100 mile ride last evening along Lake Ontario and the Niagara River.  I ended up at a BBQ place sitting outside and had two PERFECT Stella Artios watching the sun set over the Niagara Gorge.  Gorgeous ride home in the dark with my daughter.  I did, however, look very forward to the Jack Daniels Green Label, neat, when I got home. ahhh.  I think I even saw the old ladder truck that Porthole posted a picture of last month on his ride through the area.  It was so clear I could see Toronto across the lake (about 35 miles).

A fine ride & even better shared with your daughter, Jim.  A couple of good brewskis like Stella make a good ride a better one. Of course none of the BBQ joints around here would even know what Stella is & many of them don't serve beer either.  May be because they are still in Reconstruction mode after the South lost the War of Northern Aggression Civil War?

(http://www.globalpackagegallery.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=41529&g2_serialNumber=3)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 16, 2008, 05:09:16 PM
A fine ride & even better shared with your daughter, Jim.  A couple of good brewskis like Stella make a good ride a better one. Of course none of the BBQ joints around here would even know what Stella is & many of them don't serve beer either.  May be because they are still in Reconstruction mode after the South lost the War of Northern Aggression Civil War?

(http://www.globalpackagegallery.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=41529&g2_serialNumber=3)

Hell, I had a Stella in Qatar last year!  Got to leave Iraq for a conference - 3 beers a night.  Last night we went to Al Udied Air Base, they were a bit laxer with the three beers and it was our last night before returning to Fallujah....  Air Force bro's hooked us up!  They have the best looking women in all the services, and they all run around in PT gear.   :mango:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 16, 2008, 05:15:08 PM
Good stuff the Stella Artois I always have a supply in my beer fridge.

The Stella brewers have just launched a new one over here - only 4% ABV but very tasty.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 16, 2008, 05:19:51 PM
Hell, I had a Stella in Qatar last year!  Got to leave Iraq for a conference - 3 beers a night.  Last night we went to Al Udied Air Base, they were a bit laxer with the three beers and it was our last night before returning to Fallujah....  Air Force bro's hooked us up!  They have the best looking women in all the services, and they all run around in PT gear.   :mango:

I can get Stella at the grocery store & even Costco keeps it in stock.  BBQ joints in plantation country, if they even have beer, usually have the typical Dreck, Dreck Light, & Lite (dreck).  Maybe Yuengling if their beer vendor sells it cheap to them......

3 beers a night is not too bad, but figure in Iraq you have time for a helluva lot more than that sometimes. Any pics of those chicks in PT gear?  For educational purposes, of course.   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 16, 2008, 05:21:25 PM
Good stuff the Stella Artois I always have a supply in my beer fridge.

The Stella brewers have just launched a new one over here - only 4% ABV but very tasty.



Will be at a beer & wine purveyor tomorrow, Nige, & will look for that Petermans based on your comments.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 16, 2008, 06:26:11 PM
Will be at a beer & wine purveyor tomorrow, Nige, & will look for that Petermans based on your comments.

Don't think you will find it Mike as it has only just been launched in Europe. Let me know how you get on.

 :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 16, 2008, 06:28:39 PM
I can get Stella at the grocery store & even Costco keeps it in stock.  BBQ joints in plantation country, if they even have beer, usually have the typical Dreck, Dreck Light, & Lite (dreck).  Maybe Yuengling if their beer vendor sells it cheap to them......

3 beers a night is not too bad, but figure in Iraq you have time for a helluva lot more than that sometimes. Any pics of those chicks in PT gear?  For educational purposes, of course.   :nixweiss:

We were allowed two beers in Iraq this year for the USMC Birthday - but other then that, no alcohol in theater...

Qatar is a R&R location - and the CENTCOM forward HQ.  Was deployed there back in 04.

No pics...but I do have this one.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 16, 2008, 06:30:26 PM
I can get Stella at the grocery store & even Costco keeps it in stock.  BBQ joints in plantation country, if they even have beer, usually have the typical Dreck, Dreck Light, & Lite (dreck).  Maybe Yuengling if their beer vendor sells it cheap to them......

3 beers a night is not too bad, but figure in Iraq you have time for a helluva lot more than that sometimes. Any pics of those chicks in PT gear?  For educational purposes, of course.   :nixweiss:

Maybe these guys advertising Shires Best Bitter will float your boat.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 16, 2008, 06:33:25 PM
We were allowed two beers in Iraq this year for the USMC Birthday - but other then that, no alcohol in theater...

Qatar is a R&R location - and the CENTCOM forward HQ.  Was deployed there back in 04.

No pics...but I do have this one.

And this one - the Red Skin Cheerleaders.  Funny story...  Chow hall full of Army types, a Marine table...  They come out with their trays, scan the room and head right for the table of Marines.   :mango:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 16, 2008, 07:17:44 PM
Great pics!  No surprise where the cheerleaders ended up.  :2vrolijk_21:

Nige, do not expect to find it, but will ask the proprietor if he thinks he will offer it at some point.  Will look for Shires instead maybe if I remember to after....

(http://drezoi.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/dos-xx.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 16, 2008, 07:38:15 PM
Great pics!  No surprise where the cheerleaders ended up.  :2vrolijk_21:

Nige, do not expect to find it, but will ask the proprietor if he thinks he will offer it at some point.  Will look for Shires instead maybe if I remember to after....

(http://drezoi.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/dos-xx.jpg)



Sippin Pyrat right now...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 16, 2008, 07:42:37 PM
Sippin Pyrat right now...

??
(http://www.thefiftybest.com/rum/rum_pix/pyrat_cask.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 16, 2008, 07:43:32 PM
??
(http://www.thefiftybest.com/rum/rum_pix/pyrat_cask.gif)

yeah, but the tall thin bottle... Scored it in Myrtle Beach this year.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 16, 2008, 07:44:49 PM
Ahhh yeah babe....The kid knows sum rum...I still like the Dip.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 16, 2008, 07:46:23 PM
Ahhh yeah babe....The kid knows sum rum...I still like the Dip.

Latest favorite is the Zaya Gran Reserve....that is some rum!!!  Like it just a bit better them my Zacapa.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 16, 2008, 07:48:36 PM
Latest favorite is the Zaya Gran Reserve....that is some rum!!!  Like it just a bit better them my Zacapa.

Ohhh! Zacapa and cream puffs...good to the HDL level when it gets below 500.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 16, 2008, 07:49:28 PM
Ahhh yeah babe....The kid knows sum rum...I still like the Dip.

Have not tried that - will have to keep an eye out for it.  Trying to work the stash down now...has gotten somewhat out of hand. 

That and the cigars are WAY out of hand.  I am down to a 100qt and 68qt.  Sent a 68qt to Iraq this year and gave it to the chaplain to take out to the Marines outside the wire in the FOB's and COB's during Christmas.  That was GREAT...even got pics of the Marines smoking them.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 16, 2008, 07:56:10 PM
Can we start a smokes for those in the chit campaign?  JFR's are cheap and good, I'll put up a few boxes...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 16, 2008, 07:59:26 PM
Can we start a smokes for those in the chit campaign?  JFR's are cheap and good, I'll put up a few boxes...

I had a buddy from Alt.Cigars - Uncle Mikey, used to work for La Luna (one of my favorites!) who used to send me 100's when I was in Qatar in 04 and Iraq in 05 and 06.  He moved to Richmond and I lost contact with him.  Far as I know he still has a store there.

I am like the Cigar Fairy when I deploy...  Not like Clinton Cigar Fairy - so don't go there.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 16, 2008, 08:01:43 PM
Low tide smokes.....It would be nice to do.
I was there after DS as a civvie with Addair and crew smellin air and wish I had brought a few coolers full..Only 60 days
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 17, 2008, 04:41:35 AM
Ahhh yeah babe....The kid knows sum rum...I still like the Dip.

Don't drink much Rum meself, but I had a large snort of Jura Superstition last night - a very fine Single Malt indeed!

Nige

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 17, 2008, 07:20:24 AM
Maybe these guys advertising Shires Best Bitter will float your boat.

 :znotworthy: :love_1: :1syellow1: :huepfenpinkie: :beerchug: :beerchug:
Consider my boat floated!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 17, 2008, 07:21:42 AM
And this one - the Red Skin Cheerleaders.  Funny story...  Chow hall full of Army types, a Marine table...  They come out with their trays, scan the room and head right for the table of Marines.   :mango:

Is it quite possible that your unpopular table provided the only vacant seating?  I'm just saying.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 17, 2008, 07:27:43 AM
All this posting about rum made me think of.....

(http://www.atomly.com/random/oktoberboobs.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 17, 2008, 07:41:39 AM
This is good...7.2 abv...very nice.

Kinda strange as the late great FZ did not imbibe at all...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 17, 2008, 07:45:29 AM
Will look for that one.  FZ did not drink - is weird.


(http://www.beertown.org/pr/images/Growth-Graph-small.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 17, 2008, 07:47:56 AM
Is it quite possible that your unpopular table provided the only vacant seating?  I'm just saying.......

c'mon now...  It was the smell of raw testosterone. 

We even had a token Army dude with us, which diluted the trail a bit, but they still found us.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 17, 2008, 07:49:40 AM
c'mon now...  It was the smell of raw testosterone. 

We even had a token Army dude with us, which diluted the trail a bit, but they still found us.
;) :D :D :apple:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 17, 2008, 07:52:42 AM
So far, the stuff they make has been quite yummy...I have not made through the list yet as I am currently completing the "25 different pints in a week" at the local pub. I have to get through the domestic lights, yuk...

http://www.gypsyshorse.com/home.htm

http://www.lagunitas.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 17, 2008, 08:49:50 AM
They like their beer warm in Europe......

That is just wrong.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 17, 2008, 09:07:19 AM
That is just wrong.

Yep that is wrong  :o

We like our Real Ale (Cask conditioned) to be served at around 52 degrees. This gives the best all round flavour to the beer. If it's served as cold as a lager then it loses it's flavour.

I like a cold lager on a hot day, but there is a distinct difference between lager and beer over here.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 17, 2008, 09:28:59 AM
Yep that is wrong  :o

We like our Real Ale (Cask conditioned) to be served at around 52 degrees. This gives the best all round flavour to the beer. If it's served as cold as a lager then it loses it's flavour.

I like a cold lager on a hot day, but there is a distinct difference between lager and beer over here.

Nige

 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 17, 2008, 09:37:18 AM
Nige, I'll have a sampler of one of our local breweries, New Belgium, when you get here!! :drink:

http://www.newbelgium.com/flash/    :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 17, 2008, 09:52:41 AM
Nige, I'll have a sampler of one of our local breweries, New Belgium, when you get here!! :drink:

http://www.newbelgium.com/flash/    :2vrolijk_21:

What a great website - I'm droolin already. Hope we are going to take it easy riding through Rocky Mountain Nat. Park the next day!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :2vrolijk_09: :smilie_koch1:  :rolleyes4:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 17, 2008, 10:02:10 AM
What a great website - I'm droolin already. Hope we are going to take it easy riding through Rocky Mountain Nat. Park the next day!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :2vrolijk_09: :smilie_koch1:  :rolleyes4:

Nige

Once we get to the park your going to lead, so it will depend on you!! :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 17, 2008, 11:03:41 AM
Once we get to the park your going to lead, so it will depend on you!! :P

Lol - thanks bud!

You just want to use me as a critter shield?

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 17, 2008, 11:28:57 AM
Lol - thanks bud!

You just want to use me as a critter shield?

Nige

No but there's a lot of pull off's where you might want to take pic's, so we'll follow you. Once in the park, we'll just stay on the main road, 34 all the way thru.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 08:57:23 AM
Happy Friday everyone!  Thank goodness I kept my motivation!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 18, 2008, 09:00:06 AM
Happy Friday everyone!  Thank goodness I kept my motivation!  :drink:

Good one, almost had coffee out my nose. I'm stealing this one, sending to my wife!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 09:03:59 AM
So far, the stuff they make has been quite yummy...I have not made through the list yet as I am currently completing the "25 different pints in a week" at the local pub. I have to get through the domestic lights, yuk...

http://www.gypsyshorse.com/home.htm

http://www.lagunitas.com/

Have considered suggesting a "tour of beer" type contest to a local pub with well over 100 varieties in bottles, but the thought of drinking their shelf of dreck & dreck lite has discouraged me from suggesting it.  It's a worthwhile enterprise if said shelf could be skipped or unless a sufficient antidote is available.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 09:06:43 AM
Happy Friday everyone!  Thank goodness I kept my motivation!  :drink:

Happy Friday to everyone!

(http://images.cafepress.com/product/59512391v1_150x150_Front.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 09:09:01 AM
I just hafta choke down Miller, Coors and Bud lites.... I can do it....USAF trained and as long as it is not a warm rusty capped San Miguel. Which, by the by, I drank enough of to float the entire 6th fleet in over in the PI back in the day, I should be OK, after a day on the crapper.   :-\
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 09:10:47 AM
Motivation for your task:

(http://papajoetalk.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/miller-lite.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 09:14:19 AM
(http://www.cosanostra.net/~medusa/monkeybeer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on July 18, 2008, 09:36:05 AM
I'm UP FOR THE TASK. :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 18, 2008, 09:50:14 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on July 18, 2008, 10:03:14 AM
:)

No doubt after he's drunk all that he'll go and play with his nuts!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 10:04:48 AM
(http://mercury-lounge.com/Gallery/albums/event_posters/drunk_monkey.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on July 18, 2008, 11:10:39 AM
I just hafta choke down Miller, Coors and Bud lites.... I can do it....USAF trained and as long as it is not a warm rusty capped San Miguel. Which, by the by, I drank enough of to float the entire 6th fleet in over in the PI back in the day, I should be OK, after a day on the crapper.   :-\
Why all of a sudden am I thinking of San Miguel's w/peso's stacked on top of them? Hmmmm. ;) ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 11:12:59 AM
Why all of a sudden am I thinking of San Miguel's w/peso's stacked on top of them? Hmmmm. ;) ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:


See how you are!!   Having your peso flipped over was a trick too, I recall someone telling me about that,.....
yeah that's the ticket.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on July 18, 2008, 11:14:53 AM

See how you are!!   Having your peso flipped over was a trick too, I recall someone telling me about that,.....
yeah that's the ticket.
Must have been the same guy that told me about the stack of them on the San Miguel. ;)

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 11:15:49 AM
 :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 01:24:23 PM
(http://k43.pbase.com/o6/88/589588/1/73677645.C5d0wd3D.VenusthegoddessofloveandMamasmurfplayingbeerpong.jpg)

Beer pong.  Pic is a little large.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 01:34:39 PM
(http://k43.pbase.com/o6/88/589588/1/73677645.C5d0wd3D.VenusthegoddessofloveandMamasmurfplayingbeerpong.jpg)

Beer pong.  Pic is a little large.....

Twolane??
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 01:35:19 PM
yup, smurfette grew up and has a lovely new past time.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 01:36:26 PM
Twolane??

Could be?  Since he turned blue, he just isn't the same.

(http://bluebuddies.com/gallery/Smurrams/jpg/Smurfs_Smurf_A_Gram_Blue_Congrats_Drink_To_That.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 01:38:26 PM
(http://k43.pbase.com/o6/88/589588/1/73677645.C5d0wd3D.VenusthegoddessofloveandMamasmurfplayingbeerpong.jpg)

Beer pong.  Pic is a little large.....


Wow, I never seen two girls so focused on one thing since...well actually it was a movie "Saving Ryan's Privates" um maybe I shouldn't say any more   :oops:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 03:59:52 PM
(http://msp11.photobucket.com/albums/a169/DarthTofu/beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 04:01:09 PM
(http://msp11.photobucket.com/albums/a169/DarthTofu/beer.jpg)
you don't say...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 04:05:24 PM
you don't say...

2 better than 1..
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b235/Phxpaintbrush/PICT1764.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on July 18, 2008, 04:09:07 PM
This cat is a regular on this thread! ;D ;)

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 04:16:39 PM
The cat's date..

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/sd561496/dog_drunk.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on July 18, 2008, 04:17:43 PM
State of ME is trying to ban this winter beer. Damn liberals! :nixweiss:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2006-12-02-santa-beer_x.htm

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 04:24:19 PM
I damn those ME liberals also! 


They must not want people to have any fun.   :nixweiss:


(http://www.leochiang.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/drunk-girls-are.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on July 18, 2008, 04:40:35 PM
Talented beer pong babes, huh? :o ??? ;D ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo6u6c4Fmi8

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on July 18, 2008, 05:19:34 PM
"beer vs babes : The winner is beer!"
http://www.vidarena.com/beer-vs-babes-video_694_1_vidscoBURXI6Rs.html

Leg-O beer song!
http://www.vidarena.com/beer-vs-babes-video_694_1_vidATBl4qH9I54.html#video1

Might come in handy one day- How to open a bottle of beer with a piece of paper!
http://www.vidarena.com/beer-vs-babes-video_694_1_vid6QAE9crPHOY.html#video1

Beer is good!
http://www.vidarena.com/beer-vs-babes-video_694_1_vidawzyLJFh1lQ.html#video1

Beer cannon montage!
http://www.vidarena.com/beer-vs-babes-video_694_1_vidlmBRZ7UR3Rw.html#video1

There's a ton of em there! :drink: ;)

Hoist! 8)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on July 18, 2008, 06:02:23 PM
Too cool not to pass on! :drink: :2vrolijk_21:

"Babes and beer bongs!"
http://humorpix.com/images/1564-Babes-and-beer-bongs.html

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 07:35:06 PM
Talented beer pong babes, huh? :o ??? ;D ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo6u6c4Fmi8

Hoist! 8)

They play that at T's down here and Cooter Ball too...A sight to behold...Unless Ms. Stephanie is there...she can put out fires...never sit in the front row when she is "performing"!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Chief on July 18, 2008, 07:50:42 PM

Wow, I never seen two girls so focused on one thing since...well actually it was a movie "Saving Ryan's Privates" um maybe I shouldn't say any more   :oops:

Saving..... or Shaving? :nixweiss:

:indian_chief:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on July 19, 2008, 08:49:21 AM
nice, ah?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 27, 2008, 12:33:02 PM
(http://www.crazy88smc.com/GET_ME_A_BEER.jpg)
The thread was starting to get off track so I am setting back where it should be.[BEER]
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on July 27, 2008, 02:00:34 PM
This cat is a regular on this thread! ;D ;)

Hoist! 8)

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=72904;image)


ummmm, that cat's not drunk, it's dead  :oops:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on July 27, 2008, 02:02:31 PM
Twolane??


I have to check this thread more often.  That's a great pic.

Have no idea whose epiphany it might have been.  But any party that can have a sweaty Goddess, a girl smurf, beer and ping pong balls that can bring this level of drunken interest is a place I want to be.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ak on July 27, 2008, 06:17:57 PM
repete phpto- I like Bud Light two at a time
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 27, 2008, 08:07:20 PM

I have to check this thread more often.  That's a great pic.

Have no idea whose epiphany it might have been.  But any party that can have a sweaty Goddess, a girl smurf, beer and ping pong balls that can bring this level of drunken interest is a place I want to be.
Tell the truth it's the SMURF girl that got ya going isn't it. :drink: :drink: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on July 27, 2008, 08:16:52 PM
Tell the truth it's the SMURF girl that got ya going isn't it. :drink: :drink: :huepfenlol2:

If Smurfs were only red....  :smitten:


Even then, there's just something about a hot sweaty Goddess...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 28, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Some people have more fun than I do on weekends:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/72/216200674_b348e2fd2e.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 28, 2008, 11:16:07 AM
If Smurfs were only red....  :smitten:


Even then, there's just something about a hot sweaty Goddess...

Bet if you step on their little blue a$$es and scrape em on the deck they'd turn red!   :sauer005: :sauer052: :veryangry:



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 28, 2008, 02:19:35 PM
Some people have more fun than I do on weekends:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/72/216200674_b348e2fd2e.jpg?v=0)
I bet that makes her MOM and DAD proud :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 28, 2008, 05:46:22 PM
I bet that makes her MOM and DAD proud :bananarock:

??
(http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2008-01/35022871.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Coolbreeze on July 28, 2008, 08:42:12 PM
I bet that makes her MOM and DAD proud :bananarock:

Yeah, but look at the smile in her eyes.  I'd give a hundred bucks to be that happy.  right now.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on July 28, 2008, 08:53:38 PM
Yeah, but look at the smile in her eyes.  I'd give a hundred bucks to be that happy.  right now.
Your just incorrigible  :drink: :drink: :drink: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on July 28, 2008, 10:39:23 PM
Some people have more fun than I do on weekends:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/72/216200674_b348e2fd2e.jpg?v=0)

Hey, that was me last Halloween!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: twincamscreamer on July 28, 2008, 11:12:53 PM
I usually drink LITE, due to the fact that we live in the middle of nowhere,  but I also prefer Negro.  For those of you that like red  beer, try a black and tan made with Guinnes and Killians.  Yum Yum :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09:

Debra
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 29, 2008, 07:43:58 AM
Hey, that was me last Halloween!


I bet that was you in Key West on New Year's in 2004, too!


Damn - another fantasy shottohell.

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s80/united43/sayings%20and%20icons2/bouncingboobs.gif)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 29, 2008, 07:50:22 AM
I usually drink LITE, due to the fact that we live in the middle of nowhere,  but I also prefer Negro.  For those of you that like red  beer, try a black and tan made with Guinnes and Killians.  Yum Yum :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09:

Debra

Some friends of mine just returned from a riding trip into Mexico - crossed back into the US in Douglas, AZ (Aqua Prieta). 

I live in the middle of nowhere, with trees. Lots of trees.  Around here people are now switching away from Anheuser Busch products (seriously) since they do not want to be seen drinking a Belgian (furriners!) beer.  Will try the Guiness & Killians black & tan sometime.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on July 29, 2008, 01:54:02 PM
I usually drink LITE, due to the fact that we live in the middle of nowhere,  but I also prefer Negro.  For those of you that like red  beer, try a black and tan made with Guinnes and Killians.  Yum Yum :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09:

Debra

thats a little more information than I care to know  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 29, 2008, 02:01:54 PM
I usually drink LITE, due to the fact that we live in the middle of nowhere,  but I also prefer Negro.  For those of you that like red  beer, try a black and tan made with Guinnes and Killians.  Yum Yum :2vrolijk_09: :2vrolijk_09:

Debra


Gaaa!  Coors procust and the mothers mike of stouts, but hey, if thats what you like, swill away, I prefer Bass ale in my black n tan.

I have been swillin lots of Rogue American Amber...quite tasty.

Measurements: 13 degrees Plato, IBU 53, Apparent Attenuation 73, Lovibond 33.

Tawny amber in color with a coffee aroma and tight head. A delicate roasted malt accent, generous use of hops and a smooth finish. American Amber, originally known as Ashland Amber (created at Rogues original brewpub in Ashland, Oregon which was destroyed by flooding several years ago), is created from Northwest Harrington and Klages, 95-115 and 135-165 Crystal Malts. Kent Golding and Cascade Hops. American Amber is available in a 22-ounce bottle, 12-ounce 6-pack (new for 2005), and on draft.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 29, 2008, 02:34:16 PM
I just gave away a 6 pack of Killians that somehow found it's way into the fridge.  Somebody must have left it here......

Bass sounds like a better option for the B & T.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on July 30, 2008, 01:05:47 PM
Good old days on the playground, a friend, a slide and a six pack!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 30, 2008, 01:11:48 PM
Good old days on the playground, a friend, a slide and a six pack!

sweet
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 30, 2008, 02:09:04 PM
http://www.ommegang.com/index.php?mcat=1&scat=3&yr=1


'I DRINK THE BEER THAT GOD WOULD DRINK: HENNEPIN. I ACTUALLY BELIEVE IT WAS TOUCHED BY THE HAND OF GOD. IT'S RIDICULOUS - I COULD DRINK IT EVERY DAY.'


That kind of statement is putting me into hunt mode, ...must....find.... Hennepin...But I don't get the I could drink it every day part.  Anybody have it?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 30, 2008, 03:07:51 PM
You had me interested there for a minute.  Cooperstown's not even that far.  I'm not crazy about the coriander in Belgian Ales.  However, I'll certainly give a try.  We've got a local purveyor likely to have it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 30, 2008, 03:10:00 PM
You had me interested there for a minute.  Cooperstown's not even that far.  I'm not crazy about the coriander in Belgian Ales.  However, I'll certainly give a try.  We've got a local purveyor likely to have it.

How are are you from Hartwick?  That's where I have to dash to later this year...  :jack:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on July 30, 2008, 09:36:55 PM
I made a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone on the 4th to celebrate my independence from extract brewing into all grain. Tapped it tonight and it is pretty darn good. Just a tad lite as I messed up on the specialty grain bill. Some how only put a pound and a half and was supposed to put 2 and a half.

Also, just racked 10 gallons of a Fat Tire Clone to the kegs tonight and based on the initial taste test, its going to be pretty darn close as well!

Hey Eagle, I think I'm getting this brewing thing down!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on July 30, 2008, 11:10:20 PM
I made a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone on the 4th to celebrate my independence from extract brewing into all grain. Tapped it tonight and it is pretty darn good. Just a tad lite as I messed up on the specialty grain bill. Some how only put a pound and a half and was supposed to put 2 and a half.

Also, just racked 10 gallons of a Fat Tire Clone to the kegs tonight and based on the initial taste test, its going to be pretty darn close as well!

Hey Eagle, I think I'm getting this brewing thing down!!

Thats Great Rob  :2vrolijk_21:
Its addictive, I know! once you start making consistently good beer everything else starts to pale in comparison, which forces you to brew even more beer, until you become a MiniMicro Brewery.  ;) :coolblue:

I have a couple of books with world class clone recipes as well, I love the challenge of replicating these beers, usually it comes down to using the right yeast strain and hop variety. other times it gets more challenging. and a more complex mash process is necessary.

Getting the right hops right now is very tough, there 's a global shortage that is not getting better any time soon  :nervous:

Oh Well :nixweiss: Relax, don't worry,  have a homebrew  ;)  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 31, 2008, 06:26:02 AM
Thats Great Rob  :2vrolijk_21:
Its addictive, I know! once you start making consistently good beer everything else starts to pale in comparison, which forces you to brew even more beer, until you become a MiniMicro Brewery.  ;) :coolblue:

I have a couple of books with world class clone recipes as well, I love the challenge of replicating these beers, usually it comes down to using the right yeast strain and hop variety. other times it gets more challenging. and a more complex mash process is necessary.

Getting the right hops right now is very tough, there 's a global shortage that is not getting better any time soon  :nervous:

Oh Well :nixweiss: Relax, don't worry,  have a homebrew  ;)  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

My wife has been asking if I was interested in this - how steep is the learning curve to start making your own beer?  How do you control the variables like temperature? 

I am sure there 1000 web pages on this - just kinda curious.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 31, 2008, 06:32:24 AM
How are are you from Hartwick?  That's where I have to dash to later this year...  :jack:

269.53 miles, give or take a few feet, to Oneonta, home of Hartwick College.  GH is WAAAAY closer.  What brings you to God's country?

(I had a beer last night, thread is now back on topic.......)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 31, 2008, 06:36:00 AM
My wife has been asking if I was interested in this - how steep is the learning curve to start making your own beer?  How do you control the variables like temperature? 

I am sure there 1000 web pages on this - just kinda curious.

Sean

Start with kits that make ales or stouts.  They are fool proof and build confidence.  The most important part of the whole process is the cleaning and sterilizing of equipment and bottles.  If you have an interest, go to the public library and sign out "The new complete joy of home brewing" by Charlie Papazian.  It's the home brewers bible and was quoted by eagle1 a couple posts ago.  You'll know how much you're into it after reading it.  Good luck.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 31, 2008, 06:39:58 AM
Start with kits that make ales or stouts.  They are fool proof and build confidence.  The most important part of the whole process is the cleaning and sterilizing of equipment and bottles.  If you have an interest, go to the public library and sign out "The new complete joy of home brewing" by Charlie Papazian.  It's the home brewers bible and was quoted by eagle1 a couple posts ago.  You'll know how much you're into it after reading it.  Good luck.

title sent to spousal library pickup unit - thanks, I can see this spiraling into another expensive hobby with lots of extra stuff to move around now...

 :bananarock: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 31, 2008, 06:40:47 AM
269.53 miles, give or take a few feet, to Oneonta, home of Hartwick College.  GH is WAAAAY closer.  What brings you to God's country?

(I had a beer last night, thread is now back on topic.......)

sent you a PM... 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 31, 2008, 06:46:08 AM
title sent to spousal library pickup unit - thanks, I can see this spiraling into another expensive hobby with lots of extra stuff to move around now...

 :bananarock: :bananarock:

It's not bad after the initial outlay for equipment.  The clone kits are actually quite a bit cheaper than buying an equal amount of the beer that is being cloned.  The hard part is finding enough time for the boil, cool, and pitch step.  I found this taking about 3 hours routinely.  It is a great hobby to have during Monday Night Football with a TV in the kitchen and the kids in bed.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on July 31, 2008, 07:53:15 AM
title sent to spousal library pickup unit - thanks, I can see this spiraling into another expensive hobby with lots of extra stuff to move around now...

 :bananarock: :bananarock:

There is also the bible of the home brewing industry by John Palmer called how to brew. I bought the bok but it is free in its entirety here:  http://www.howtobrew.com/intro.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 31, 2008, 07:54:39 AM
There is also the bible of the home brewing industry by John Palmer called how to brew. I bought the bok but it is free in its entirety here:  http://www.howtobrew.com/intro.html

Thanks!  I like free!

homework
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on July 31, 2008, 09:44:56 AM
find a good local home brew store and start asking questions. my local guys ships.

http://www.home-brew.com/mm5/

you can start with an "ez" kit and equipment

this was my first kit
http://www.home-brew.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EMP3373&Product_Code=ezipa1&Category_Code=EZ

all extract so its easy for a beginner

equipment

http://www.home-brew.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=EMP3373&Category_Code=START

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on July 31, 2008, 09:45:55 AM
i'm currenlty working on a special brew for the fall naitram run.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Spike on July 31, 2008, 10:06:52 AM
i'm currenlty working on a special brew for the fall naitram run.
I am too but it involves the shinning of the moon
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 31, 2008, 11:25:09 AM
find a good local home brew store and start asking questions. my local guys ships.

http://www.home-brew.com/mm5/

you can start with an "ez" kit and equipment

this was my first kit
http://www.home-brew.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EMP3373&Product_Code=ezipa1&Category_Code=EZ

all extract so its easy for a beginner

equipment

http://www.home-brew.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=EMP3373&Category_Code=START



hear that??  It's my wife and AMEX screaming at me...  :o

Thanks!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 31, 2008, 11:41:28 AM
hear that??  It's my wife and AMEX screaming at me...  :o

Thanks!


This is going to be grrreat!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 31, 2008, 01:42:22 PM
hear that??  It's my wife and AMEX screaming at me...  :o

Thanks!

Home brewing could make a cigar habit look cheap Sean, by comparison.....     :nixweiss:


Today will be drinking

(http://www.neonsign.com/eng_mirrors/images/negramodelostaindmirror.jpg)



Just out of curiosity, for any/all of you who home brew - Is a Negra Modelo clone easy to brew at home?

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 31, 2008, 01:47:45 PM
Just out of curiosity, for any/all of you who home brew - Is a Negra Modelo clone easy to brew at home?
Mike

OH NO!  I can't find my copy of Clone Brews!  I bought it because it had three recipes for each brand of popular beer around the world.  Once made by extracts (easiest), one with partial mash (harder) and one all grain (hardest).  It had EVERY one I was looking for when I found it in a store.  I'm sure Negra Modelo is in it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 31, 2008, 01:55:14 PM
OH NO!  I can't find my copy of Clone Brews!  I bought it because it had three recipes for each brand of popular beer around the world.  Once made by extracts (easiest), one with partial mash (harder) and one all grain (hardest).  It had EVERY one I was looking for when I found it in a store.  I'm sure Negra Modelo is in it.

Good luck on finding your book, Jim.  Figured Negra would not be too difficult, but ya never know until you ask.

(http://www.northernbrewer.com/pics/fullsize/clone-brews.jpg)


Most recipes/formulas in the food biz follow their own versions of your beer recipe description: easiest -flavor extracts to mime the flavor,  harder - real product with some extenders for duplicable standardization, and hardest - real deal, only the raw ingredient & a lot of patience to get it right.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 31, 2008, 05:36:26 PM
Home brewing could make a cigar habit look cheap Sean, by comparison.....     :nixweiss:


Today will be drinking

(http://www.neonsign.com/eng_mirrors/images/negramodelostaindmirror.jpg)



Just out of curiosity, for any/all of you who home brew - Is a Negra Modelo clone easy to brew at home?

Mike

Sweet, then I have to do it...and does it have lots of stuff I can accumulate and have to move??  That makes it even MORE like the rest of the hobbies that I have.  Can't be heavier then my gun safe, and scuba tanks, and two motorcycles, and my woodshop - oh and the computers, and all my extra military gear...and the kids.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on July 31, 2008, 06:09:37 PM
How heavy is coffe roaster?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 31, 2008, 06:25:57 PM
Sweet, then I have to do it...and does it have lots of stuff I can accumulate and have to move??  That makes it even MORE like the rest of the hobbies that I have.  Can't be heavier then my gun safe, and scuba tanks, and two motorcycles, and my woodshop - oh and the computers, and all my extra military gear...and the kids.

Most likely less expensive than the gazillion $$ I spent on backpacking equipment, but in line with the 1/2 gazillion I spent on scuba gear.  Won't go into the guns/gun sage, etc. since I need that for....... well I need it just in case & all the thousands of rounds, too.   :2vrolijk_21:


We should raised the kids outside in the dog pen mebbe - throw a few Ritz crackers at 'em and let them sort it out?   :nixweiss:  (j/k)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 31, 2008, 08:03:00 PM
Most likely less expensive than the gazillion $$ I spent on backpacking equipment, but in line with the 1/2 gazillion I spent on scuba gear.  Won't go into the guns/gun sage, etc. since I need that for....... well I need it just in case & all the thousands of rounds, too.   :2vrolijk_21:


We should raised the kids outside in the dog pen mebbe - throw a few Ritz crackers at 'em and let them sort it out?   :nixweiss:  (j/k)

chicken nuggets work better...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on August 01, 2008, 09:03:22 AM
Picked up a couple of growlers yesterday and learned of Middle Ages XIII year anniversary bash taking place this weekend. Info here for anyone in the area and interested.

http://middleagesbrewing.com/

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 01, 2008, 09:11:01 AM
Home brewing could make a cigar habit look cheap Sean, by comparison.....     :nixweiss:


Today will be drinking

(http://www.neonsign.com/eng_mirrors/images/negramodelostaindmirror.jpg)



Just out of curiosity, for any/all of you who home brew - Is a Negra Modelo clone easy to brew at home?

Mike

Found this one for an extract, problem is you don't know how close it is untill you have 5 or more gallons made!

A ProMash Recipe Report

Recipe Specifics
----------------

Batch Size (Gal): 5.50 Wort Size (Gal): 5.50
Total Grain (Lbs): 11.47
Anticipated OG: 1.052 Plato: 12.8
Anticipated SRM: 11.4
Anticipated IBU: 25.3
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70 %
Wort Boil Time: 75 Minutes


Grain/Extract/Sugar

% Amount Name Origin Potential SRM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
69.7 8.00 lbs. Vienna Malt America 1.035 4
8.7 1.00 lbs. Munich Malt Germany 1.037 8
10.4 1.20 lbs. Flaked Corn (Maize) America 1.040 1
7.8 0.90 lbs. CaraVienne Malt Belgium 1.034 22
2.6 0.30 lbs. Cara-Pils Dextrine Malt 1.033 2
0.7 0.08 lbs. Black Malt Belgium 1.030 600

Potential represented as SG per pound per gallon.


Hops

Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.60 oz. Spalter Spalt Whole 4.75 10.2 75 min.
0.50 oz. Spalter Spalt Whole 4.75 6.3 30 min.
0.50 oz. Hallertauer Mittelfruh Whole 4.50 5.9 30 min.
0.50 oz. Hallertauer Mittelfruh Whole 4.50 2.8 10 min.


Yeast
-----

White Labs WLP940 Mexican Lager

One more with some grain added.

Clone Brew's Negro Modelo

Steep @ 150F for 20 mins

6oz 60l crystal
8oz german vienna
2oz choc malt

strain and remove grain
Add
3lb m&f light DME
3.3lb Bierkeller light malt syrup
1oz Hallertau Hersbruker @ 3% AA
1oz Tettnanger @ 4% AA

bring volume of brewpot to 2.5 gals and boil for 50 mins

Add
1/2oz Tettnanger
1tsp irish moss

Pitch
1st choice Wyeasts 2124
2nd choice wyeasts 2206 (I used the 2206)

og 1.050 - 1.051
fg 1.011 - 1.013
srm 21
ibu 27
abv 4.9%
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 01, 2008, 09:22:47 AM
Anyone see "The Works" last night on History Channel? Great episode. "Beer Mystique". Was an excellent program on the history of beer; home, craft, micro, and large breweries, etc! Catch it if ya haven't! :2vrolijk_21: :drink:

Speaking of beer, I have a rough day ahead. Have to be at the golf course at 10:30AM to drive the beer cart at the Company Golf outing! Start feeling bad for me! ::) :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 01, 2008, 09:32:13 AM
Anyone see "The Works" last night on History Channel? Great episode. "Beer Mystique". Was an excellent program on the history of beer; home, craft, micro, and large breweries, etc! Catch it if ya haven't! :2vrolijk_21: :drink:

Speaking of beer, I have a rough day ahead. Have to be at the golf course at 10:30AM to drive the beer cart at the Company Golf outing! Start feeling bad for me! ::) :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)

No missed it.
I was swilling Caipirinha's last night and you can't swill too many of those.
Suck up cart riding bastid!  ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on August 01, 2008, 09:33:49 AM
No missed it.
I was swilling Caipirinha's last night and you can't swill too many of those.
Suck up cart riding bastid!  ;)
Those traitors that live in glass houses........ :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 01, 2008, 09:34:36 AM
No missed it.
I was swilling Caipirinha's last night and you can't swill too many of those.
Suck up cart riding bastid!  ;)

Those traitors that live in glass houses........ :P

 :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :ROFLOL: :smilie_staub: :smilie_staub: :smilie_staub:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on August 01, 2008, 09:37:51 AM
 :drink: :drink: because it's friday.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 01, 2008, 09:45:32 AM
Found this one for an extract, problem is you don't know how close it is untill you have 5 or more gallons made!

A ProMash Recipe Report

Recipe Specifics
----------------

Batch Size (Gal): 5.50 Wort Size (Gal): 5.50
Total Grain (Lbs): 11.47
Anticipated OG: 1.052 Plato: 12.8
Anticipated SRM: 11.4
Anticipated IBU: 25.3
Brewhouse Efficiency: 70 %
Wort Boil Time: 75 Minutes


Grain/Extract/Sugar

% Amount Name Origin Potential SRM
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
69.7 8.00 lbs. Vienna Malt America 1.035 4
8.7 1.00 lbs. Munich Malt Germany 1.037 8
10.4 1.20 lbs. Flaked Corn (Maize) America 1.040 1
7.8 0.90 lbs. CaraVienne Malt Belgium 1.034 22
2.6 0.30 lbs. Cara-Pils Dextrine Malt 1.033 2
0.7 0.08 lbs. Black Malt Belgium 1.030 600

Potential represented as SG per pound per gallon.


Hops

Amount Name Form Alpha IBU Boil Time
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.60 oz. Spalter Spalt Whole 4.75 10.2 75 min.
0.50 oz. Spalter Spalt Whole 4.75 6.3 30 min.
0.50 oz. Hallertauer Mittelfruh Whole 4.50 5.9 30 min.
0.50 oz. Hallertauer Mittelfruh Whole 4.50 2.8 10 min.


Yeast
-----

White Labs WLP940 Mexican Lager

One more with some grain added.

Clone Brew's Negro Modelo

Steep @ 150F for 20 mins

6oz 60l crystal
8oz german vienna
2oz choc malt

strain and remove grain
Add
3lb m&f light DME
3.3lb Bierkeller light malt syrup
1oz Hallertau Hersbruker @ 3% AA
1oz Tettnanger @ 4% AA

bring volume of brewpot to 2.5 gals and boil for 50 mins

Add
1/2oz Tettnanger
1tsp irish moss

Pitch
1st choice Wyeasts 2124
2nd choice wyeasts 2206 (I used the 2206)

og 1.050 - 1.051
fg 1.011 - 1.013
srm 21
ibu 27
abv 4.9%


All I know about beer making wouldn't fill a shot glass, but those recipes sound GREAT!

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 01, 2008, 09:52:40 AM
Anyone see "The Works" last night on History Channel? Great episode. "Beer Mystique". Was an excellent program on the history of beer; home, craft, micro, and large breweries, etc! Catch it if ya haven't! :2vrolijk_21: :drink:

Speaking of beer, I have a rough day ahead. Have to be at the golf course at 10:30AM to drive the beer cart at the Company Golf outing! Start feeling bad for me! ::) :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)

I'm at a conference so no tv last night - will try to catch that one sometime.


Howie - usually the golf beer carts around here are driven by nice looking gals, sometimes wearing a bikini top.   ;)

Must now erase mental image of Howie driving golf cart in bikini top.   :o


(http://www.scigolf.com/scigolf/bookexcerpts/images/lauren.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 01, 2008, 09:55:51 AM
You had to sat that, just had to didnja....Crimminey!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 01, 2008, 10:09:35 AM
You had to sat that, just had to didnja....Crimminey!

Hey "AA", I'm in a mood, dammit!   ::)

So I Google "abe a** toots" & among the many treasures, thisis what I found:

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj148/lpesyna/l_abe5b1e4581cb9052390f746e9b0ae-1.jpg)

&

(http://static.flickr.com/116/258037784_abe4626a64.jpg)

&

(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/hotbritbulldog/abelincoln.jpg)



WTF?     :nixweiss:


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 01, 2008, 03:27:51 PM
Yeah, but them girls don't come cheap! I do! ??? ;D

FREE BEER FOR EVERYONE!!! :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 01, 2008, 03:32:50 PM
Yeah, but them girls don't come cheap! I do! ??? ;D

FREE BEER FOR EVERYONE!!! :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Hoist! 8)

Resisted impulse to crack lame joke about coming cheap.    :pepper:


It's Beer Friday!!!!!!!!!!
   :drink: :drink: :drink:


So far only drinking margaritas, will start on beer before too long.

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 01, 2008, 04:16:44 PM
Resisted impulse to crack lame joke about coming cheap.    :pepper:


It's Beer Friday!!!!!!!!!!
   :drink: :drink: :drink:


So far only drinking margaritas, will start on beer before too long.

Mike

Wow, that was a hanger, right down the middle too! :nixweiss: ;D ;D ;D

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 01, 2008, 04:27:27 PM
Wow, that was a hanger, right down the middle too! :nixweiss: ;D ;D ;D

Hoist! 8)

Wide open!   ;D ;D

With enough money, just like those gals......   ;)


(Couldn't resist it this time)

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 01, 2008, 04:59:23 PM
INDUBITABLY!!! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Babes Beer & Sports's BlogBeer Edition

http://www.fannation.com/blogs/post/89140

You WILL LOVE these pics!!! :o ;D ;)

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 01, 2008, 05:04:31 PM
 :carrot:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 01, 2008, 05:06:55 PM
Great pics Howie!

 :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://www.harrybeaver.com/images/HBBLC.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 01, 2008, 05:08:16 PM
(http://static.pyzam.com/img/thumbs/g_340/graphics/alcohol/MJZ541.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on August 05, 2008, 11:47:45 AM
MSN Home Page had this today
:Summertime Brews (http://cityguides.msn.com/citylife/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8951515&page=1)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 05, 2008, 11:52:24 AM
Good stuff


http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/132/363
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 05, 2008, 12:13:29 PM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 05, 2008, 12:31:16 PM
Found Hennipen at the local Barley Beverage Emporium and I LIKED it!   :bananarock:  :drink:

Thanks for the recommendation.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on August 08, 2008, 11:22:12 AM
Weekend is coming and two more for  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on August 08, 2008, 11:22:57 AM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 08, 2008, 11:24:39 AM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 08, 2008, 11:24:50 AM
See you and Martha tonight with Jeff and Sue, I hope!  Anyones else can come too...


http://www.gypsyshorse.com/home.htm
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 08, 2008, 11:25:42 AM
 :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 08, 2008, 11:26:23 AM
In Texas working & visiting family.

This will be a

(http://www.neonsign.com/eng_neonsigns/images/shinerbockramneon.jpg)

Friday.

Happy  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on August 08, 2008, 11:26:45 AM
See you and Martha tonight with Jeff and Sue, I hope!  Anyones else can come too...


http://www.gypsyshorse.com/home.htm

Give  a call to TOM
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on August 08, 2008, 11:43:37 AM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 08, 2008, 11:47:32 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on August 08, 2008, 11:55:47 AM
Give  a call to TOM

Hey Amigo,

Is this a new place in Wellinton?

Can't make it tonight, wife has to catch up on school.



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on August 08, 2008, 12:16:52 PM
We wanted to see you again mi amigo...............are you going for the anniv?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on August 08, 2008, 12:41:24 PM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 08, 2008, 12:52:01 PM
Hey Amigo,

Is this a new place in Wellinton?

Can't make it tonight, wife has to catch up on school.





No Tom, it had been there a while...new food and beverage manger has helped...Outside seating for cigars don't hurt either.. I'll be in Delray this afternoon at my "branch office" if you are in the area stop in!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on August 08, 2008, 01:43:43 PM
See you and Martha tonight with Jeff and Sue, I hope!  Anyones else can come too...


http://www.gypsyshorse.com/home.htm

We'll be there! IT"S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!! :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on August 08, 2008, 01:44:23 PM
Uncle Buck?
I though that was you and Deep South? Most of these folk around here don't even know what grits means.
What are we in incognito now, did the forum monitors figure out you and banish you?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 08, 2008, 01:47:30 PM
I liked him better as Abe Azztoots.  But don't tell him that, since the John Candy avatar is better than the other one.



(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gawker/2008/04/Picture%204-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 08, 2008, 02:26:53 PM
A week from now it'll be Richard Cranium

(http://nowisgone.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/joe-isuzu-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: VANAMAL on August 08, 2008, 02:35:03 PM
in the morning
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 08, 2008, 02:47:04 PM
in the morning

Ouch Van! That is just way to freakin wrong man!!! :o :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Air1 on August 08, 2008, 03:05:15 PM
Wow, thats hard on some many levels.
that'll make you loss a thrist for even beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 08, 2008, 05:06:35 PM
I refuse to look closely enough to tell, but it appears this thread has been TAINTed.

To get back on track:

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_q_Id56_hWBY/RlzuaRRBSzI/AAAAAAAAAvs/R43TKyg7rR4/MBBW+'07+(413).jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on August 08, 2008, 05:12:10 PM
in the morning


I'm not feeling so well now.  :puke:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 08, 2008, 05:16:26 PM
Ok, it's time once again to search this picture, very carefully for the whipped cream:

(http://styxbar.com/images/Beer%20girl.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 08, 2008, 05:18:52 PM
Ok, it's time once again to search this picture, very carefully for the whipped cream:

(http://styxbar.com/images/Beer%20girl.jpg)
Is that a bread maker on the counter??    :bananarock: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 08, 2008, 05:21:29 PM
Is that a bread maker on the counter??    :bananarock: :bananarock:
 
There is a counter?  And a bread maker?    :nixweiss:

It took a half hour to find the beer in this picture.   :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 08, 2008, 05:24:17 PM
 
There is a counter?  And a bread maker?    :nixweiss:

It took a half hour to find the beer in this picture.   :pepper:

Those look like Maple cabinets...that is some nice a$$ wood!

Carrot man stopped agin

 :carrot:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 08, 2008, 05:41:32 PM
Those look like Maple cabinets...that is some nice a$$ wood!

Carrot man stopped agin

 :carrot:

He started up again,  The little $%*(%^$#@#$& is taunting me.

Speaking of wood....


(http://eatmypotato.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/girlbeer4.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on August 08, 2008, 05:59:26 PM
Ok, it's time once again to search this picture, very carefully for the whipped cream:

(http://styxbar.com/images/Beer%20girl.jpg)

feeling much better now. Honey please get me a beer.  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: VANAMAL on August 08, 2008, 06:18:02 PM
ups came today
Title: It’s time again for the Great Taste of the Midwest Beer Festival in Madison!
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 08, 2008, 06:26:48 PM
I will be taking it easy tonight since I will have over 500 beers to sample tommorrow  :o

The Great Taste is, the second longest-running craft beer festival in North America. This year, they expect 105+ breweries/brewpubs to be serving about 500 different beers right here in Madison, Wisconsin (Beer Capital of the Midwest!) in a beautiful lakeside setting with a view of the state capitol, great food,  and space to spread out on the grass in sun or shade and enjoy the beers and music.  :2vrolijk_21:


The Great Taste has a brand new layout this year. they fenced in more of the park, which should make for a roomier event. Instead of the three large tents that they have had for many years, there are five smaller ones, which means more brewers, shorter lines and better traffic flow. More tents also means more corners, so expect to see more creative and exciting booth displays. Check out the map!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-JPJ8_HWQw
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 08, 2008, 06:32:23 PM
Wow...I would require Depends undergarments to make it though that..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 08, 2008, 07:05:23 PM
Wow...I would require Depends undergarments to make it though that..

yeah, as if you don't already have a box of em!

Once you sell the SERK, might as well get some Geritol also!

Ok - so one last shot in the jimmies...

Sean :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 08, 2008, 07:35:41 PM
yeah, as if you don't already have a box of em!

Once you sell the SERK, might as well get some Geritol also!

Ok - so one last shot in the jimmies...

Sean :huepfenjump3:

Pow! Oh Chit!!! Tell em Sean!!! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 08, 2008, 07:59:02 PM
Pow! Oh Chit!!! Tell em Sean!!! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)
8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 08, 2008, 10:09:32 PM
Mel Brooks, in his role here, would be a very busy fellow at a 500 beer sampling.

(http://www.ladyofthecake.com/mel/world/images/pissboy.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on August 08, 2008, 10:10:02 PM
Is that a bread maker on the counter??    :bananarock: :bananarock:
That is a roll of paper towels to wipe up the drool !!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 08, 2008, 10:12:19 PM
(http://scribalterror.blogs.com/scribal_terror/images/2007/06/29/governor.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 09, 2008, 06:21:52 AM
Ok, it's time once again to search this picture, very carefully for the whipped cream:

(http://styxbar.com/images/Beer%20girl.jpg)

C'Mon!  She's pointing right at it!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 09, 2008, 08:27:16 AM
C'Mon!  She's pointing right at it!

at least the raisin's are  (is?)   :carrot:

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 09, 2008, 12:22:30 PM
yeah, as if you don't already have a box of em!

Once you sell the SERK, might as well get some Geritol also!

Ok - so one last shot in the jimmies...

Sean :huepfenjump3:

You hit that bait like a cuda on a foul hooked yellowtail!   And I still own THE serk, black of course.

Big Jim and the twins are pretty tough Seano....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 09, 2008, 08:13:48 PM
You hit that bait like a cuda on a foul hooked yellowtail!   And I still own THE serk, black of course.

Big Jim and the twins are pretty tough Seano....

Just wait till you sell it...   :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on August 12, 2008, 12:42:41 PM
 :drink: http://alcoholscreening.org/  :drink:  :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 12, 2008, 01:07:29 PM
Registered as just below, whadda they know!  Slainte!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 12, 2008, 01:15:53 PM
:drink: http://alcoholscreening.org/  :drink:  :huepfenjump3:

I couldn't remember the answers to the questions!! :confused5:  :drink:  :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on August 12, 2008, 01:45:36 PM
I couldn't remember the answers to the questions!! :confused5:  :drink:  :P
:drink: There were questions?  :drink:  :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 12, 2008, 02:09:59 PM
The wheres the whipped cream question?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 12, 2008, 05:08:19 PM
The wheres the whipped cream question?

Its to the left of the freakin bread machine.  Right past that amazing ass in the picture.

You blind Miker?

 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 12, 2008, 06:17:05 PM
back to beer:

last night was bottleing night at the naitram brewery. wanna find out what i made?

be here on Oct 11th
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 12, 2008, 06:31:33 PM
back to beer:

last night was bottleing night at the naitram brewery. wanna find out what i made?

be here on Oct 11th

Give us a hint, what yeast did you use?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 12, 2008, 06:41:10 PM
an american ale yeast
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 12, 2008, 06:46:33 PM
an american ale yeast

Well I guess that wasn't a good hint, that still leaves it wide open!! A Amber Ale??
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 12, 2008, 07:28:17 PM
its not a standard style, has a special secret ingredient
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 12, 2008, 08:15:26 PM
its not a standard style, has a special secret ingredient

Octoberfest??

I have a 1 gallon starter going right now for a Hammerhead Red Clone (All Grain) 10 gallon bacth tomorrow night!! My Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone came out almost perfect. Actually better for summer drinking as I missed adding one pound of Crystal Malt 60L. The recipe called for 2 1/4 and somehow I only added 1 1/4. Made it a tad lighter tasting which is good for our heat right now. Also made a Fat Tire Clone that came out nice as well. Heres the recipe for tomorrow night:

10 gallon Batch
American 2 Row 20#'s
Crystal Malt 60 L 2 1/2#'s

Hops
1.6 oz Perle for 60 min
1 oz Cascade for 15 min
1 oz Sterling for 1 min

Strike water 170
Mash Temp 152 for 1 hour
Batch Sparge
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 12, 2008, 08:30:32 PM
Octoberfest??

I have a 1 gallon starter going right now for a Hammerhead Red Clone (All Grain) 10 gallon bacth tomorrow night!! My Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Clone came out almost perfect. Actually better for summer drinking as I missed adding one pound of Crystal Malt 60L. The recipe called for 2 1/4 and somehow I only added 1 1/4. Made it a tad lighter tasting which is good for our heat right now. Also made a Fat Tire Clone that came out nice as well. Heres the recipe for tomorrow night:

10 gallon Batch
American 2 Row 20#'s
Crystal Malt 60 L 2 1/2#'s

Hops
1.6 oz Perle for 60 min
1 oz Cascade for 15 min
1 oz Sterling for 1 min

Strike water 170
Mash Temp 152 for 1 hour
Batch Sparge

how do you keep it at a standard temp when you are fermenting?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 12, 2008, 08:55:34 PM
I use a 10 gallon igloo cooler. holds it fine. Well, during the summer anyway!!  :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 12, 2008, 09:22:41 PM
nope not an octoberfest

i havent tried an all grain yet, maybe next time
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 12, 2008, 09:40:03 PM
how do you keep it at a standard temp when you are fermenting?

Good trick in the winter was putting it in my basement before the basement was finished and close all the vents, then I wrapped the fermenter in an electric blanket on the lowest setting, kept it at a constant 70*.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Buvy on August 12, 2008, 10:22:42 PM
I currently have Hoegaarden on tap in the keg in the basement sitting in the kegerator.

(http://www.pricescan.com/ItemImages/ImagesM/720614m.jpg)

Visited the brewery in Belgium last year just after my 30th birthday.  Interesting side note to the story is InBev had announced plans to close the Hoegaarden Brewery down in 2006.  Well by 2007 they were still not satisfied with the quality Hoegaarden produced in Jupiler so the brewery remained open.  I knowing my days were numbered went out to visit the brewery since I was in Amsteram for the 30th.  Upon my arrival I expected everyone to be kinda down and distraught and instead it looked like they had won the lottery.  Unbeknownst to me on September 10th, 2007 (my 30th) InBev announced that they not only were going to keep the Hoegaarden Brewery open they were going to spend 65 million euros on upgrades and were going to shift production of other wheat beers there as well.

It was really freaking cool.  Sorry for the longwinded rant ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 13, 2008, 05:42:51 AM
My Kegerator isnt as purty as yours but it will do...

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 13, 2008, 06:34:10 AM
Good trick in the winter was putting it in my basement before the basement was finished and close all the vents, then I wrapped the fermenter in an electric blanket on the lowest setting, kept it at a constant 70*.

I'm more concerned the other way...  No way we keep the house set to 70 - so I have to keep it cold somehow.  It gets pretty warm in NC during the winter even.

After reading about this here and getting the links I did some research and found some folks using refridges or freezers with modified thermostats to keep them warmer then normal.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 13, 2008, 08:31:19 AM
I'm more concerned the other way...  No way we keep the house set to 70 - so I have to keep it cold somehow.  It gets pretty warm in NC during the winter even.

After reading about this here and getting the links I did some research and found some folks using refridges or freezers with modified thermostats to keep them warmer then normal.

Sean

Yea, but I heard that the compressors have a problem with only running in short burst and with long durations in between, they tend to fail after a while, but I don't know this first hand. Now that my basement is finished and we are down there a lot I can't close the vents anymore. In fact the basement is colder in the summer than the winter with the A/C on.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 13, 2008, 11:11:24 AM
Robmay, you are playing with my emotions!  Love the Sierra Nevada...Dang, I am thirsty now!

Miker
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 13, 2008, 11:18:36 AM
Pale Ale?? :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 13, 2008, 11:49:41 AM
Yea, but I heard that the compressors have a problem with only running in short burst and with long durations in between, they tend to fail after a while, but I don't know this first hand. Now that my basement is finished and we are down there a lot I can't close the vents anymore. In fact the basement is colder in the summer than the winter with the A/C on.

makes sense, anytime you stray from the designed use.  Not sure how else other then a cooler and ice?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 13, 2008, 04:22:59 PM
Pale Ale?? :nixweiss:

http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/paleale.html


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 13, 2008, 04:37:55 PM
Robmay, you are playing with my emotions!  Love the Sierra Nevada...Dang, I am thirsty now!

Miker

Here ya go ole buddy!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 13, 2008, 04:57:24 PM
I'm more concerned the other way...  No way we keep the house set to 70 - so I have to keep it cold somehow.  It gets pretty warm in NC during the winter even.

After reading about this here and getting the links I did some research and found some folks using refridges or freezers with modified thermostats to keep them warmer then normal.

Sean

Sean,

Florida too. At the present I use a deep freezer with an analog temperature control. I have a friend who uses a deep freezer that the compressor was bad on with a small 110 AC unit cut into the side and it works great. Thats what I'll do if I ever have any compressor issues.

Before I bought my wife an upright freezer I used the cardboard boxes my beer kit came in. I lined it with some old styrofoam I had laying around and would swap out frozen 20 ounce to 2 liter bottles to keep the temp in the mid 60's. I'll try and post a couple of pics below of the freezer now and the boxes then.

Freezer with a 5 gallon batch fermenting and two 3 gallon kegs with finished product.

(http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/30481/2983360750103702246S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2983360750103702246EWMkYT)

Fermentation Boxes
(http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/40040/2604238170103702246S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2604238170103702246JjgPFC)


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 13, 2008, 05:45:11 PM
Sean,

Florida too. At the present I use a deep freezer with an analog temperature control. I have a friend who uses a deep freezer that the compressor was bad on with a small 110 AC unit cut into the side and it works great. Thats what I'll do if I ever have any compressor issues.

Before I bought my wife an upright freezer I used the cardboard boxes my beer kit came in. I lined it with some old styrofoam I had laying around and would swap out frozen 20 ounce to 2 liter bottles to keep the temp in the mid 60's. I'll try and post a couple of pics below of the freezer now and the boxes then.

Freezer with a 5 gallon batch fermenting and two 3 gallon kegs with finished product.



Beautiful - exactly what I was looking for/wondering!

I roast my own coffee...I have a feeling I am going to be making my own beer here soon.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 13, 2008, 06:12:13 PM
Beautiful - exactly what I was looking for/wondering!

I roast my own coffee...I have a feeling I am going to be making my own beer here soon.

Sean
This Friday Beer Thread is what gave me the link to a forum of home brewers that got me into this!!

Here ya go!! There is a forum button in the right top corner whe you get tired of shopping.

http://morebeer.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on August 13, 2008, 06:59:07 PM
Hay where the H is the whip cream , where is the girl on her tip toes . [ it just ain't the same around here ] next thing you know it will be a beer recipe thread . :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 13, 2008, 09:40:29 PM
Beautiful - exactly what I was looking for/wondering!

I roast my own coffee...I have a feeling I am going to be making my own beer here soon.

Sean

If you really want to get into it, get Charlie Papazian's book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing. Great place to start, not a lot of BS that you don't need to get started, just the basic facts. Then as you go the Brewer's Companion by Randy Mosher, is a good book for when you start formulating your own recipes, Designing Great Beers by Ray Daniels is a pretty good. I wouldn't even bother with these last two books until you spend some time brewing from recipes you find in some from books, or on line clones.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on August 13, 2008, 09:43:00 PM

If you really want to get into it, get Charlie Papazian's book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing.


Have watched this thread from afart for awhile now.  With a total lack of comprehension.  Beer is for drinking.  Why would you turn it in to work :-\ ?

Sometimes I sits and thinks.  Sometimes I just sits and drinks.  :huepfenlol2: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 13, 2008, 09:43:49 PM
its not work. and the reward is more then worth it
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 13, 2008, 09:45:39 PM
Have watched this thread from afart for awhile now.  With a total lack of comprehension.  Beer is for drinking.  Why would you turn it in to work :-\ ?

Sometimes I sits and thinks.  Sometimes I just sits and drinks.  :huepfenlol2: :drink:

Is this another one of those trick questions? :huepfenlol2:  :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on August 13, 2008, 09:46:04 PM
its not work. and the reward is more then worth it

I'm being rewarded right now.  Only equpment I needed was a bottle opener :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 13, 2008, 09:47:50 PM
me too, cept i brewed mine. come up for the Oct ride and get a sample
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 13, 2008, 09:49:22 PM
I'm being rewarded right now.  Only equpment I needed was a bottle opener :huepfenlol2: .

I didn't even need that..............
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on August 13, 2008, 09:49:26 PM
me too, cept i brewed mine. come up for the Oct ride and get a sample

That's tempting.  Will have to find the October dates.  At least right now mid October is surprisingly unencumbered.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 13, 2008, 09:50:00 PM
Have watched this thread from afart for awhile now.  With a total lack of comprehension.  Beer is for drinking.  Why would you turn it in to work :-\ ?

Sometimes I sits and thinks.  Sometimes I just sits and drinks.  :huepfenlol2: :drink:

I am guessing its like my coffee...fresh roasted coffee is simply amazing.  \

you could ride a scooter with the same results as riding your CVO...why not just get a scooter instead?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on August 13, 2008, 09:50:30 PM
I didn't even need that..............

Oh my god.  I just defined heaven.  A perpetual keg, properly chilled, with a long straw that reached my chair :o .
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 13, 2008, 09:55:32 PM
That's tempting.  Will have to find the October dates.  At least right now mid October is surprisingly unencumbered.

oct 11th, columbus day weekend
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on August 13, 2008, 09:57:31 PM
oct 11th, columbus day weekend

Just two weeks after the time away for MV.  That'll make it tougher.  Not impossible though.  Will start guarding some time a bit and see what I can make happen.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 13, 2008, 10:17:15 PM
If you really want to get into it, get Charlie Papazian's book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing. Great place to start, not a lot of BS that you don't need to get started, just the basic facts. Then as you go the Brewer's Companion by Randy Mosher, is a good book for when you start formulating your own recipes, Designing Great Beers by Ray Daniels is a pretty good. I wouldn't even bother with these last two books until you spend some time brewing from recipes you find in some from books, or on line clones.

I have been formulating my own recipes for the last 8 years, I have a 2" thick notebook filled with recipes. Designing Great Beers was a wealth of knowledge for understanding how ingredients effect the the flavor of the beer, After a few years of this you can just look at a recipe and pretty much predict what the beer will taste like  :drink:

Nice Fridge Rob, looks great  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 14, 2008, 08:43:11 AM
I am guessing its like my coffee...fresh roasted coffee is simply amazing.  \

you could ride a scooter with the same results as riding your CVO...why not just get a scooter instead?

Where do you get your unroasted beens? What type of roaster do you have?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 14, 2008, 08:46:58 AM
Where do you get your unroasted beens? What type of roaster do you have?

www.sweetmarias.com

I have a Stir Crazy/Turbo Cooker (SC/TO) and a modified Poppery 1... 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 14, 2008, 08:48:50 AM
I'm drinking coffee now.  Since the topic is switching to coffee.......


(http://www.adrants.com/images/adsense_buys_coffee.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 14, 2008, 08:50:28 AM
(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/CLASS/186-019~Coffee-Posters.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 14, 2008, 08:56:29 AM
1 part expresso (real coffee), 2 parts Jameson's Irish Whiskey, 1 part Kahlua, splash of Baily's...
Ahhh!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 14, 2008, 09:01:33 AM
morning:
cup of coffe black no sugar no wierd flavors added

mid day:
cup of coffe black no sugar no wierd flavors added

night cap:
cup of coffe black no sugar no wierd flavors added
1 shot vodka of choice
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 14, 2008, 09:05:53 AM
I drink mine black too, but must admit that I would get a mocha at work, they have one called a Monday morning mega monster, it was a mocha with three additional shots of espresso! It'll make you sweat. I also do a little Irish coffee in the winter too.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 14, 2008, 09:07:40 AM
How about a coffee stout!!! :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 14, 2008, 09:09:32 AM
Coffee, black.  Morning only.

Except when I decide to have a cup after dinner.  Black then too......

except when I decide to add Bailys or Kahlua or Irish Whisky.


And to the urologist of my wasted young adulthood who told me I would never drink coffee or carbonated drinks again due to their fascination with roto rootering.... will not say where but never had THAT done either.....


Nyah, nyah, nya nyah naaaaaa!



(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2007/5/may1gal22.jpg)



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 14, 2008, 10:20:58 AM
(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/CLASS/186-019~Coffee-Posters.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 14, 2008, 10:23:34 AM
How about a coffee stout!!! :drink:

there is a homebrewer that I know who made coffee beer...  missed his reports of how it came out.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 14, 2008, 10:29:11 AM
on a recent trip to Sam Adams i got to sample a coffee stout that was actually aged over coffee beans
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 14, 2008, 10:31:37 AM
on a recent trip to Sam Adams i got to sample a coffee stout that was actually aged over coffee beans

I had some once, can't remember where it was, but was pretty good!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 14, 2008, 10:32:45 AM
from their site:

This stout is aged on coffee beans from Rwanda.Known as the the “land of a thousand hills”, Rwanda produces some of the world’s finest coffee due to its volcanic soil, high altitude and plentiful rain. We are partnering with Thousand Hills Coffee as a source for this Rwandan coffee. Working with micro-entrepeneurs like Thousand Hills Coffee offers some of the world’s best ingredients and a chance to give the little guy a leg up.

We start with a clean, dry stout brewed with a bit of smoked malt and dark roasted barley, and then age it for one week on whole coffee beans - 3/4 of a pound per barrel. The result is a rich, roasty flavor with a smooth finish.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on August 14, 2008, 10:42:34 AM
I am guessing its like my coffee...fresh roasted coffee is simply amazing.  \

you could ride a scooter with the same results as riding your CVO...why not just get a scooter instead?
If you find scooter that gives you the same feeling as a CVO then    SHAME ON YOU !!! :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on August 14, 2008, 10:44:44 AM
Coffee, black.  Morning only.

Except when I decide to have a cup after dinner.  Black then too......

except when I decide to add Bailys or Kahlua or Irish Whisky.


And to the urologist of my wasted young adulthood who told me I would never drink coffee or carbonated drinks again due to their fascination with roto rootering.... will not say where but never had THAT done either.....


Nyah, nyah, nya nyah naaaaaa!



(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2007/5/may1gal22.jpg)




NOW WE ARE BACK ON TRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 14, 2008, 10:47:42 AM
I thought the Grand Tetons were in Wyoming!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 14, 2008, 10:49:43 AM

I have to give that to the "FNG's" a lot. Also have to remind them that they have 2 ears, 1 mouth use them accordingly. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 14, 2008, 11:22:44 AM
from their site:

This stout is aged on coffee beans from Rwanda.Known as the the “land of a thousand hills”, Rwanda produces some of the world’s finest coffee due to its volcanic soil, high altitude and plentiful rain. We are partnering with Thousand Hills Coffee as a source for this Rwandan coffee. Working with micro-entrepeneurs like Thousand Hills Coffee offers some of the world’s best ingredients and a chance to give the little guy a leg up.

We start with a clean, dry stout brewed with a bit of smoked malt and dark roasted barley, and then age it for one week on whole coffee beans - 3/4 of a pound per barrel. The result is a rich, roasty flavor with a smooth finish.


If you want I can roast you up a pound - would be willing to support your brewing experiments!

I am not sure I have any Rwandan beans, but I have about every other coffee hot spot in my stash...

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 14, 2008, 11:23:28 AM
If you find scooter that gives you the same feeling as a CVO then    SHAME ON YOU !!! :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

it was the best analogy I could find...c'mon give me a break
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on August 14, 2008, 12:33:31 PM
it was the best analogy I could find...c'mon give me a break
OK that will work this one time. Also I LIVE in coffee country, the Seattle area. We have more coffee stands than the Marines have weapons. should you need beans we can fix you up. :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 14, 2008, 01:53:22 PM
My Kegerator isnt as purty as yours but it will do...

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=76004;image)


After corrosion distroyed all of the tappers, I purchase Gold Plated stainless steel beer tapers including all stainless steel  internal components, also there are two kinds of tapers, the traditional rear sealing and the new forward sealing design. the old style rear sealing taps tend to dry shut if not used on a daily basis, the new forward sealing design keeps the seal wet and will not dry itself shut if you don't use it for a day or two.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 14, 2008, 01:54:31 PM
close up of the forward sealing taps
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 14, 2008, 01:55:52 PM
the tips are screw on for easy tear down and cleaning
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 14, 2008, 02:10:53 PM
Eagle,

NICE! Mine are stainless (chrome) forward sealing however i am guessing the screw collar is not since it has started to get some surface rust which in turn is bleeding onto my taps. Is that what you ran into with your others?


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 14, 2008, 02:13:38 PM
Also, If I pm you the grains, specialty grains and hops I have on hand, could you rummage around in your recipe book and shoot me a PM on a few options?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 14, 2008, 02:35:46 PM
Eagle,

NICE! Mine are stainless (chrome) forward sealing however i am guessing the screw collar is not since it has started to get some surface rust which in turn is bleeding onto my taps. Is that what you ran into with your others?


Rob, those are excellent taps, they will save you a lot of grief down the line. Mine corroded from the inside, from the beer, they were chrome plated brass. your problem is the high humidity causing condensation all the time. your taps will be OK and will clean up with lime away, see if you can find some stainless collars, someone must make them, I went with brass to match the the taps and have had no problems.

Also, If I pm you the grains, specialty grains and hops I have on hand, could you rummage around in your recipe book and shoot me a PM on a few options?

no problem, send it to me.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 15, 2008, 01:21:59 AM
Also, If I pm you the grains, specialty grains and hops I have on hand, could you rummage around in your recipe book and shoot me a PM on a few options?

Lets call it an American Munich Dunkel  :)

10 Gal. All Grain yield

12 Lbs Two row
 5 Lbs Munich Dark
 3 Lbs German Wheat
 1/2 Lbs Cara Munich
 1/4 Lbs Crystal 40 L
 1/4 Lbs Aromatic
 1/4 Lbs Chocolate

protein rest 130 deg 30 min
single infusion mash 157 deg  1 hr

boil hops
1 oz Chinook 60 min boil
1 oz Perle 30 min boil
1 oz Perle 15 min boil
1 oz Willamette steep

California Ale WLP001

enjoy  :)  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 15, 2008, 07:26:23 AM
mmmmm I want some dat!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 15, 2008, 07:27:04 AM
Whatever all that was it soounds good....High-Fivea!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 15, 2008, 07:47:45 AM
Check out the lack of rust on this tap.





(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2294757470_d7d439a2e9.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on August 15, 2008, 09:00:42 AM
TGI FRIDAY
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 15, 2008, 09:05:24 AM
TGI FRIDAY

sweet - if only.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 15, 2008, 09:46:47 AM
sweet - if only.

What  :nixweiss:  Are you required by the war department to wear your dress blues?  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 15, 2008, 12:59:45 PM
Lets call it an American Munich Dunkel  :)

10 Gal. All Grain yield

12 Lbs Two row
 5 Lbs Munich Dark
 3 Lbs German Wheat
 1/2 Lbs Cara Munich
 1/4 Lbs Crystal 40 L
 1/4 Lbs Aromatic
 1/4 Lbs Chocolate

protein rest 130 deg 30 min
single infusion mash 157 deg  1 hr

boil hops
1 oz Chinook 60 min boil
1 oz Perle 30 min boil
1 oz Perle 15 min boil
1 oz Willamette steep

California Ale WLP001

enjoy  :)  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:


Alright. I made another starter last night when I got done with my HH Red Clone. I will make this one sometime this weekend! Thanks!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 15, 2008, 01:07:19 PM
Picture below is of me and two of my brothers fishing last Sunday.  It's not funny or inspirational enough for that thread.  Wrong gender for the NFL Chearleaders thread.  I'm putting it here because I drank a LOT of beer between 7am and noon last Sunday while on the boat (me on stage left).  The 4 salmon are going on my smoker.  The two trout were divvied up to the bros.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 15, 2008, 01:22:28 PM
What  :nixweiss:  Are you required by the war department to wear your dress blues?  :huepfenlol2:

huh?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 15, 2008, 02:19:58 PM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/youngcasanova1/beer_fish.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on August 15, 2008, 02:32:32 PM
Picture below is of me and two of my brothers fishing last Sunday.  It's not funny or inspirational enough for that thread.  Wrong gender for the NFL Chearleaders thread.  I'm putting it here because I drank a LOT of beer between 7am and noon last Sunday while on the boat (me on stage left).  The 4 salmon are going on my smoker.  The two trout were divvied up to the bros.
Holly chit no family resemblance between you three is there. :huepfenlol2: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 15, 2008, 02:44:33 PM
(http://www.teamhard.com/files/Ebay/2008ebay/cancoolers/ccholdmybeer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 15, 2008, 03:03:30 PM
huh?

casual sex friday?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on August 15, 2008, 03:59:23 PM
Hey, Share a Guinness?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vUXwvy6BE0
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 15, 2008, 05:34:40 PM
casual sex friday?

AHHH!!  Got it.  Slow on the uptake.

Still not funny.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on August 15, 2008, 07:27:08 PM
That is just going to far , and I think someone needs to put a stop to this kind of thing . What is the matter with you all don't you know drinking from a bottle someone else has drank from is dangerous and could spread germs. :D ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 16, 2008, 12:26:51 AM
Hey, Share a Guinness?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vUXwvy6BE0

Had this in email & was planning to post until I saw your post here.

The ad agency should win a major award for this one!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 16, 2008, 12:35:37 AM
Hey, Share a Guinness?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vUXwvy6BE0

Where's the pizza sposed to go?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on August 16, 2008, 12:43:01 AM
Where's the pizza sposed to go?

I'd be able to find a spot 8)   :smilie_koch1:  :givemebeer:  :2vrolijk_09:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 16, 2008, 12:47:09 AM
Maybe it was a sausage pizza & she already ate it?   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 16, 2008, 06:21:17 PM
Okay Eagle, this is what I ended up doing, some on purpose, some cause I wasn't paying attention and put 60L instead of 40L.

:-)

10 Gal. All Grain yield

15 Lbs Two row
 1 Lb Munich Dark
 3 Lbs German Wheat
 1/2 Lbs Cara Munich
 1/2 Lbs Crystal 60 L
 1/4 Lbs Aromatic
 1/4 Lbs Chocolate


infusion mash 155 deg  1 hr
batch sparged 2nd mash at 165 for 15 minutes
Fly sparged the rest

boil hops
1 oz Chinook 60 min boil
1 oz Perle 30 min boil
1 oz Perle 15 min boil
1 oz Willamette steep

California Ale WLP001

She's boiling away with her first hop addition right now!!

Thanks again!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 16, 2008, 06:43:49 PM
finally got my scorecards back for the 2008 longshot contest
style 10B american amber

amature judge: scored me a 27
Aroma 6/12   clean, hint of fruit, little malt or hops
Apperance 2/3    white head a little high, amber very clear, little bead, good retention
Flavor 10/20    nice malt base with pleasant subdued hop bitterness balance, hop flavor missing
Mouthfeel 3/5    good full mouthfeel, carbonation too subdued
Overall impression 6/10    slightly off style ( hops low ) + minor flaws ( high head condition ) still a good beer

real judge: scored me a 29
Aroma 6/12    hops dominate cannot detect malt. as it warms faint malt noticable, hops disapate quickly
Apperance 2/3
Flavor 14/20    moderatley low frutiness ( not estery ) hops not noticable in flavor. hop character dissipated quickly
Mouthfeel 2/5    a little watery - smooth finish - not enough hop support or bitterness to properly balance for style
Overall impression 6/10    use more hops!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Special_Ed on August 16, 2008, 08:00:02 PM
finally got my scorecards back for the 2008 longshot contest
style 10B american amber

amature judge: scored me a 27
Aroma 6/12   clean, hint of fruit, little malt or hops
Apperance 2/3    white head a little high, amber very clear, little bead, good retention
Flavor 10/20    nice malt base with pleasant subdued hop bitterness balance, hop flavor missing
Mouthfeel 3/5    good full mouthfeel, carbonation too subdued
Overall impression 6/10    slightly off style ( hops low ) + minor flaws ( high head condition ) still a good beer

real judge: scored me a 29
Aroma 6/12    hops dominate cannot detect malt. as it warms faint malt noticable, hops disapate quickly
Apperance 2/3
Flavor 14/20    moderatley low frutiness ( not estery ) hops not noticable in flavor. hop character dissipated quickly
Mouthfeel 2/5    a little watery - smooth finish - not enough hop support or bitterness to properly balance for style
Overall impression 6/10    use more hops!

Neal,
That sounds like a pretty good review. If you scored a 29, what is it on a scale of?

Ed
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 16, 2008, 08:19:23 PM
max of 50. 30+ is a good score
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Special_Ed on August 16, 2008, 09:12:21 PM
max of 50. 30+ is a good score

Cool! then 29 is not too shabby, congrats!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 17, 2008, 07:45:21 PM
guess we won't be seeing your beer at Gillette this year.  Damn.  I'd try it anyhow.  Congratulations.  I have a couple scores from competitions I've entered.  I had a raspberry mead that, according to the judges, was 1/2 step above turpentine.  Funny to read the comments.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 17, 2008, 07:59:24 PM
i'll bring ya some in a couple of weeks
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 17, 2008, 08:25:50 PM
i'll bring ya some in a couple of weeks

 :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 18, 2008, 09:20:31 AM
A lower score doesn't always mean that the beer was bad either, you could get a low score and the beer taste great, but might not follow the guide lines for the style you were trying to make, I had that happen once. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 18, 2008, 09:22:15 AM
A lower score doesn't always mean that the beer was bad either, you could get a low score and the beer taste great, but might not follow the guide lines for the style you were trying to make, I had that happen once. 

very good point. you need to pick a catagory that the major characteristics fit into not what it looks like. looks is only 3 points total
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 18, 2008, 09:29:15 AM
very good point. you need to pick a catagory that the major characteristics fit into not what it looks like. looks is only 3 points total
Yea, I tend to be a hop head, sometimes I get carried away!!! ::) :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 18, 2008, 10:01:37 AM
i like alot of hops i used 6oz total in that batch. 4 in the boil 2 dry hopped. and then they tell me use more  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 18, 2008, 11:34:51 AM
i like alot of hops i used 6oz total in that batch. 4 in the boil 2 dry hopped. and then they tell me use more  :nixweiss:

Wow! Thats a decent amount of hops. Maybe their taste buds are wore out!  :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 18, 2008, 11:54:11 AM
problem was it was alk cascade, i think i need to mix in something elses it bit more bitter during the boil
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: elvislee on August 18, 2008, 05:27:52 PM
Retirement Plan Investment Tip for those working on their Retirement.

If you had purchased $1000.00 of Nortel stock one year ago, it would now
be worth $49.00.


With Enron, you would have $16.50 left of the original $1000
With WorldCom, you would have less than $5.00 left.

If you had purchased $1000.00 of Delta Air Lines stock you would have
$49.00 left.

If you had purchased United Airlines, you would have nothing left.

But, if you had purchased $1000.00 worth of beer one year ago, drank all the
beer, then turned in the cans for the aluminum recycling refund you
would have $214.00.

Based on the above, the best current investment advice is to drink heavily and recycle.

This is called the 401-Keg Plan
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on August 19, 2008, 08:44:53 AM
Big sign in front of the local Wegmans store: "Visit our all new BEER section, over 700 brands". They always had a pretty good selection and a walk in cooler....but now....!!! Turns out it is 730 brands. I finally got to try Negra Modelo. My brand of choice has been Dos Equis. Both are way too good. Not being a fan of yellow beer I will not be sampling all 720 but there is some interesting looking stuff there.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 19, 2008, 08:51:27 AM
If you like Negra & Dos XX, try Bohemia.

(http://www.seenon.com/image/external/SeenonSodaImg/import/20070601/3233.jpg/fit/200x200-3233.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 19, 2008, 08:54:30 AM
Kalick from the Bahamas is a pretty good yellow beer, even though I am not a big yellow beer fan also, especially chasing a Diplimatico neat...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 19, 2008, 09:02:49 AM
Have tried Kalic but memories are fuzzy.

You know a lot about good smokes.  I smoke ceegars, but am happy when they just burn all the way evenly without dead spots.  Found a few cheapos that I like ok.


Used to put cigarette loads in the cigarettes & cigars of buddies smokes.  Fun watching them explode.  Glad nobody does that around here though....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 19, 2008, 09:29:52 AM
I used to do loads to my Mom.  I got good at it, using a toothpick to push it in beyond sight.  I thought it would make her quit smoking (silly boy).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 19, 2008, 12:57:46 PM
I used the toothpick method also.  One warehouse manager, who was especially jumpy, would sometimes get 2 loads.  The secretaries did not find it as funny as we did.  Narrow minded, I suppose.  Back in the days when smoking was ok in offices & not relegated to some outdoor spot away from the bldg. 

We started keeping cigs in our pockets - if a pack was left out on a desk, it was fair game.   :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 20, 2008, 10:58:53 AM

DALLAS (AP) - Jessica Simpson is now selling beer. The singer and actress has signed on as spokeswoman for Stampede Light Plus, made by Dallas' Stampede Brewing Co.

Simpson will appear in ads in stores for the beer and is taking a 15 percent stake in the brewer. The Dallas Morning News says terms were not disclosed.

Lawrence Schwartz, Stampede's president and chief executive, says Simpson is the now face of the brand.

Simpson said in a statement that as an entrepreneur she's "always looking for ways to diversify my portfolio with good ideas and good people."

Stampede Light bills itself as a beer for active people.




Jessica Simpson bought 15% of a brewery in Dallas. Does anybody know anything about this beer?  A vitamin beer?

http://www.stampedebeer.com/index1.html (http://www.stampedebeer.com/index1.html)



It's a Pilsner, so chances would usually be pretty good I would like it.  But it bills itself as a "light" which is usually watery crappola.

Good excuse to post a pic of:

(http://www.hairweb.org/images-stars/jessica-simpson-daisy.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 20, 2008, 11:05:51 AM
Mebbe ifin they filterered it through her skivvies....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on August 20, 2008, 11:07:14 AM
Mebbe ifin they filterered it through her skivvies....

 :ROFLOL:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 20, 2008, 11:35:06 AM
Mebbe ifin they filterered it through her skivvies....


 ;D ;D :2vrolijk_21: ;D ;D
Will keep a vigilant eye out for a pic of her sitting in their beer vat.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on August 21, 2008, 06:31:21 PM
Have a safe and good weekend..............
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 21, 2008, 07:37:26 PM

 ;D ;D :2vrolijk_21: ;D ;D
Will keep a vigilant eye out for a pic of her sitting in their beer vat.

Strange Brew...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on August 21, 2008, 07:51:16 PM
Well, we made it to Winthrop again, this time with 56FLE and after the Nelson crowd found a little brew pub there, it only seems fitting that we spend opur lunch dollars there.

John and I had their 'golden ale" and it was great.  Riding limited us to one schooner so no time for a sampler that I recall Bill and Ann shared when they were here.

Really good food as well and some waffle fries............here's the bikes out front.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on August 21, 2008, 07:53:11 PM
And these were the offerings of the day................
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 21, 2008, 08:20:56 PM
thats was a nice stop on the way to nelson
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 22, 2008, 06:47:37 AM
And these were the offerings of the day................

Holy crap!  How do you choose?  I'd have to stay and try them all.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on August 22, 2008, 06:56:21 AM
I'm headed to the place on Sebago later and will most likely drink enough beer that I end up howling at the moon tonight. The past few months have been a total bear and I need to blow it out. As to what kind of beer ???? Any with a high alcohol content will do just fine.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 22, 2008, 06:58:47 AM
I'm headed to the place on Sebago later and will most likely drink enough beer that I end up howling at the moon tonight. The past few months have been a total bear and I need to blow it out. As to what kind of beer ???? Any with a high alcohol content will do just fine.

B B

dbl IPA's are good for that!  Trouble is, they're hard to find in restaurants or bars.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on August 22, 2008, 07:01:49 AM
I'm headed to the place on Sebago later and will most likely drink enough beer that I end up howling at the moon tonight. The past few months have been a total bear and I need to blow it out. As to what kind of beer ???? Any with a high alcohol content will do just fine.

B B

I imagine you deserve a blow out B B.  Good to see you here.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on August 22, 2008, 07:22:38 AM
Totally off topic I know, but if any of you need a bathroom re-do, check out Bath Fitter. One day and you can't believe the quality.  One of the may projects, I've completed here and part of the reason I'm gonna blow it out tonight. My mom's house is now so much more handicap friendly that it's hard to believe.  Also, 15 cubic yards of just plain junk taken out of the basement including over 100 cans of every kind of HAZMAT known to exist. I have no idea where there isn't a big crater where her house is vice everything being fine all these years. I need to take her to Vegas and have her shake the bones before I toss em. She's got more luck than a boatload of Irishmen.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on August 22, 2008, 08:02:09 AM
I'm headed to the place on Sebago later and will most likely drink enough beer that I end up howling at the moon tonight. The past few months have been a total bear and I need to blow it out. As to what kind of beer ???? Any with a high alcohol content will do just fine.

B B

Mi amigo Brian....you are here again.....missing you guy  :-*
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on August 22, 2008, 08:07:16 AM
Totally off topic I know, but if any of you need a bathroom re-do, check out Bath Fitter. One day and you can't believe the quality.  One of the may projects, I've completed here and part of the reason I'm gonna blow it out tonight. My mom's house is now so much more handicap friendly that it's hard to believe.  Also, 15 cubic yards of just plain junk taken out of the basement including over 100 cans of every kind of HAZMAT known to exist. I have no idea where there isn't a big crater where her house is vice everything being fine all these years. I need to take her to Vegas and have her shake the bones before I toss em. She's got more luck than a boatload of Irishmen.

B B

Big jobs make for a big thirst, enjoy your remaining time n Maine big guy.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on August 22, 2008, 11:08:00 AM
I'm headed to the place on Sebago later and will most likely drink enough beer that I end up howling at the moon tonight. The past few months have been a total bear and I need to blow it out. As to what kind of beer ???? Any with a high alcohol content will do just fine.

B B
Uh Oh!  Spiderman drinking for 'effect'.  Good to hear that you're far enough along to take a celebration 'break'.  :2vrolijk_21: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 22, 2008, 09:37:24 PM
It was a

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Bottle_of_Shiner_Bock.jpg)
evening.


And a few of these thrown back, for good measure...
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/pantomus/SierraNevadaPaleAle.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 22, 2008, 09:55:35 PM
yo mike,

you stayin high and dry down there, that storm looks fo' ugly  bro!





Mean Manalishi Double I.P.A.  tonight  :drink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaFlMEM3uIM


(http://home.comcast.net/~screamin_eagle1/photos/gifs/froghop11r.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 23, 2008, 07:02:06 AM
yo mike,

you stayin high and dry down there, that storm looks fo' ugly  bro!





Mean Manalishi Double I.P.A.  tonight  :drink:

(http://home.comcast.net/~screamin_eagle1/photos/gifs/froghop11r.gif)

A few spitters but nothing major here in Hotlanta, Eagle1.  We are heading out in a few for Nashville.

Back home we had overnight guests - some of our friends power was out so the wife invited them & their dog over for what probably was a heckuva hurricane party.

 :pepper:

Must remember to check Patron supplies when I get back home next week.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on August 24, 2008, 12:17:53 AM
A few spitters but nothing major here in Hotlanta, Eagle1.  We are heading out in a few for Nashville.

Back home we had overnight guests - some of our friends power was out so the wife invited them & their dog over for what probably was a heckuva hurricane party.

 :pepper:

Must remember to check Patron supplies when I get back home next week.......

word!  I hated when I would go away on business trips for three to four days, and my ole lady would take out a 5 gal Corney Keg of 8% Homebrew   :o  :drink:
my luck, I married The girl that could out drink me of my beer  :'(  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 24, 2008, 07:00:04 AM
word!  I hated when I would go away on business trips for three to four days, and my ole lady would take out a 5 gal Corney Keg of 8% Homebrew   :o  :drink:
my luck, I married The girl that could out drink me of my beer  :'(  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

We keep a good stock of Patron Silver.  Also some Patron Anjejo & Reposado.  Plus some Platinum which is for sipping purposes only.  As long as she sticks to the Silver I don't care but using Platinum for margaritas...  :'( :o :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 24, 2008, 08:00:43 AM
word!  I hated when I would go away on business trips for three to four days, and my ole lady would take out a 5 gal Corney Keg of 8% Homebrew   :o  :drink:
my luck, I married The girl that could out drink me of my beer  :'(  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Holy Crap!  :o  That's exactly why I stopped home brewing.  I couldn't keep up.  I came home and found my Harp Lager clone half gone (before the 6 month lagering had completed, I even fermented it in my garage fridge for 2 weeks in April with the power off to keep it at 50-ish degrees).  I hadn't even had ONE yet, it wasn't ready.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 25, 2008, 11:52:08 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2638840361_d0d605f9bf.jpg?v=1215289049)

Had this Pale Ale today.  Not bad - reminded me of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (not as good as SN - but ok).


Added benefit was telling river burning stories to my fellow beer drinking buddies.    :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 26, 2008, 06:29:13 AM
We keep a good stock of Patron Silver.  Also some Patron Anjejo & Reposado.  Plus some Platinum which is for sipping purposes only.  As long as she sticks to the Silver I don't care but using Platinum for margaritas...  :'( :o :'(

ouch...  my wife knows better then to mess with my rum.  Gots me a good un   :bananarock: :bananarock:

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 26, 2008, 06:49:57 AM
ouch...  my wife knows better then to mess with my rum.  Gots me a good un   :bananarock: :bananarock:

Sean

My wife knows better on the tequila, too. And she's a good un - usually she is quite content to sip her wine.  It is a rare occurrence, but with rain for several days due to a hurricane/tropical storm with  house guests who have no power at their home, emergency tequila drinkages sometimes occur. 

Will need to restock the beer supplies when I get home, maybe.     :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 26, 2008, 06:51:00 AM
My wife knows better on the tequila, too. And she's a good un - usually she is quite content to sip her wine.  It is a rare occurrence, but with rain for several days due to a hurricane/tropical storm with  house guests who have no power at their home, emergency tequila drinkages sometimes occur. 

Will need to restock the beer supplies when I get home, maybe.     :drink:



So with the Federal Disaster declared, maybe you can get a low interest loan to replenish???  Gotta be creative.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Spike on August 26, 2008, 09:43:39 AM
I hate that I don't have a pic of the bottle beacuse I don't drink Bud Lite, but here in K-town the Bud Lites have orange beer bottles with white laces on them for the start of football season. Is Bud promoting football season in other states with their team colors or has anyone even seen this? They did it last year and sold out so they have done it again this year.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 26, 2008, 09:46:12 AM
ouch...  my wife knows better then to mess with my rum.  Gots me a good un   :bananarock: :bananarock:

Sean

I keep Schmoops in good highland single malts and she leaves all my other stuff alone...
You do not want my bill from the packy for a month, I know this...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 26, 2008, 10:18:51 AM
You can also access your Order History directly from your account page on our website.

You have ordered the following items:

Sku   Qty  Product                                                                Price
131815  1  Diplomatico Rum Reserve 80 750ml                                       20.99

so I couldn't wait until we go to Florida in Oct...  I really don't need this.

Oh well...more room in the car when I DO go to FL in Oct.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 26, 2008, 10:23:03 AM
You can also access your Order History directly from your account page on our website.

You have ordered the following items:

Sku   Qty  Product                                                                Price
131815  1  Diplomatico Rum Reserve 80 750ml                                       20.99

so I couldn't wait until we go to Florida in Oct...  I really don't need this.

Oh well...more room in the car when I DO go to FL in Oct.

Online liquor sales?  what's the site?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 26, 2008, 10:30:31 AM
Online liquor sales?  what's the site?

www.grandwinecellar.com.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 26, 2008, 10:31:15 AM
Good price on the Dip...it is good, the bottle is small, you'll drink it before you get back to Fla

I can get plenty, no worries, let me put it another way.....part of the packies monthly order is my order...

If you can find some Illisione cigars, give them a shot, tasty and they make an "A" stick.

http://silocigars.com/cigars-illusione-cigars-c-314_340.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 26, 2008, 08:10:45 PM
So with the Federal Disaster declared, maybe you can get a low interest loan to replenish???  Gotta be creative.


I need a Federal Grant, not a loan.  It was a real disaster/emergency - like Ted Kennedy showing up at your door thirsty.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 26, 2008, 08:22:56 PM

I need a Federal Grant, not a loan.  It was a real disaster/emergency - like Ted Kennedy showing up at your door thirsty.

indubitably...




bet you never saw that coming
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 26, 2008, 10:52:21 PM
indubitably...




bet you never saw that coming

Almost unusable line goes here about a young lady & a pearl necklace which she never saw com...... nevermind.



Maybe.  (And that maybe prolly surprised you, too.).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on August 28, 2008, 07:19:09 PM
A Thursday night Belgian Wheat ahhhh  :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on August 28, 2008, 08:08:55 PM
A Thursday night Belgian Wheat ahhhh  :drink: :drink: :drink:

Just got a Adirondack Trail mix of Saranac last weekend...  Black and Tan, Black Forst, India Pale Ale and some others.

Good stuff
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on August 28, 2008, 08:15:50 PM
Thank goodness we're past this era...............
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on August 28, 2008, 09:15:50 PM
Thank goodness we're past this era...............
That picture is one heck of a good reason to start drinking if you don't already.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 28, 2008, 09:20:51 PM
Thank goodness we're past this era...............
And I thought I wanted to quit drinking... not anymore. :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 29, 2008, 09:00:52 AM
Mike -

Our trip to Harleyworld is typical big bike rally - lots of people on bikes, half not sure where they are going & most of the other half severely lost.  Supposedly around 250,000 people.  I saw about 249,000 of them last night at the Sugarland concert.  No crowd control - miserable trying to go back through the aisles back & forth to get beer.  Even worse, the beer lines were VERY long & sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.  No, actually, they were slower than that.  Waited 45 minutes once.  Only sell 2 lousy glasses at a time. Miller products, so lousy is as lousy makes. Could not get out in time to make the CVO GTG last night - freakin' crowds.  Took almost an hour to walk out of the concert & finally me & another large fellow who was like minded just parted the Red Sea, basically.

Museum is not as good as Barbers.  It was ok, worth the visit, but not spectacular.  They have the first HD ever made hermetically sealed in a large mayonnaise jar case.   Wheels Through Time is more fun, Barber is laid out as to design much better.  Saw Willie G. yesterday.  Tonight we see ZZ Top & do the CVO Brewfest. 

Cold Pilsner Urquell waiting in the room for our return......

(http://www.beerstore.com.au/beerstore/uploads/beerImages/pilsner_urquell_large.jpg)

Some of our group was sufficiently terrified by the Cones of Horrification & they left to get home to be better horrified there.    :o


Happy Beer Friday!

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 29, 2008, 09:06:47 AM
Thanks for the update Mike.  Were these guys at Sugarland?

(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2008/8/13aug23-im-with-them.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 29, 2008, 09:09:10 AM
Enjoy the beer, glad I am not there as the waiting and the crowds and high idiot coefficient would give me cramps..
Matter of factly that is why I prefer not to attend mass gatherings...

Have a safe ride back to the disaster area and what is left of Tallahasee.  

Note to self: add bourbon and single malt to list...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on August 29, 2008, 09:14:08 AM
Mike - (iski)

Hope your enjoying the fun. May want to make note to self: make stop on the ride home and pick up unused FEMA trailer.......

just in case.  :huepfenjump3:   :drink: 

Ride safe

Howie
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hunter on August 30, 2008, 04:57:51 PM
Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on August 31, 2008, 06:23:24 PM
Belgian Beer Fest Boston http://beeradvocate.com/fests/bbf
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 02, 2008, 01:29:08 AM
Mike -

Our trip to Harleyworld is typical big bike rally - lots of people on bikes, half not sure where they are going & most of the other half severely lost.  Supposedly around 250,000 people.  I saw about 249,000 of them last night at the Sugarland concert.  No crowd control - miserable trying to go back through the aisles back & forth to get beer.  Even worse, the beer lines were VERY long & sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow.  No, actually, they were slower than that.  Waited 45 minutes once.  Only sell 2 lousy glasses at a time. Miller products, so lousy is as lousy makes. Could not get out in time to make the CVO GTG last night - freakin' crowds.  Took almost an hour to walk out of the concert & finally me & another large fellow who was like minded just parted the Red Sea, basically.

Museum is not as good as Barbers.  It was ok, worth the visit, but not spectacular.  They have the first HD ever made hermetically sealed in a large mayonnaise jar case.   Wheels Through Time is more fun, Barber is laid out as to design much better.  Saw Willie G. yesterday.  Tonight we see ZZ Top & do the CVO Brewfest. 

Cold Pilsner Urquell waiting in the room for our return......

(http://www.beerstore.com.au/beerstore/uploads/beerImages/pilsner_urquell_large.jpg)

Some of our group was sufficiently terrified by the Cones of Horrification & they left to get home to be better horrified there.    :o

Happy Beer Friday!

 :drink: :drink: :drink:

Mike,

sorry we missed you at the Lakefront Fish fry, we had a great turn out and everone was looking forward to meeting you, I even made name tags for everyone  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 02, 2008, 08:08:19 AM
Oh yeah - Gator Whiskey
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 08:15:20 AM
Are you always this ponderous? 

What girls school are the Gators going to destroy at Hogtown this weekend?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 02, 2008, 08:18:10 AM
Are you always this ponderous? 

What girls school are the Gators going to destroy at Hogtown this weekend?

Can't spell SCUM without UM... 

Then onto the VOLS...who lost to UCLA!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 09:00:32 AM
Oh thats right you guys get to beat up Divi1 school, I have the same general feeling for UM, they have lost a lot since the Luther Cambell and the Wu Tang Clan days as far as entertainment goes........ :D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 02, 2008, 09:33:41 AM
Oh thats right you guys get to beat up Divi1 school, I have the same general feeling for UM, they have lost a lot since the Luther Cambell and the Wu Tang Clan days as far as entertainment goes........ :D

Don't matter where they are ranked, always a tough game and I always take EXTREME pleasure in gloating a win...same with Tenn, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, LSU, Auburn...pretty much the entire SEC and southern ACC.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 09:41:59 AM
They well destroy the canes, game over by the half...
Bama and that weasel Saban.  I will even root for the Gators for a severe bootstomping.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 02, 2008, 09:47:15 AM
Mike - (iski)

Hope your enjoying the fun. May want to make note to self: make stop on the ride home and pick up unused FEMA trailer.......

just in case.  :huepfenjump3:   :drink: 

Ride safe

Howie

Howie,

Thanks. Since the hurricane did not hit here, I feel disenfranchised as well as cheated by promised Global Warming destruction & horrifications.  A nice $4 million dollar "trailer" on Captiva Island would make me feel somewhat less disenfranchised.  Ride home Sunday was 953 miles in 17 hours to beat a hurricane that was not here.  No beer consumed, either.

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 09:53:01 AM
Gaaa! No beer....


I put in 2 toilets yesterday and drank 8 Lagunitas, then used said toilets, 1 pee in each..

There are plenty cones of horrification to go around..We are about to be blown by hanna...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 02, 2008, 09:56:47 AM
Mike,

sorry we missed you at the Lakefront Fish fry, we had a great turn out and everone was looking forward to meeting you, I even made name tags for everyone  :2vrolijk_21:

Eagle1 - apologies about missing the parties.  I was ride leader (about 5 to 11 bikes at 1 time or another of our rolling caravan) & as such got to pick which HD service dept.the HD of our group that was broken at the time got ridden to to be fixed.  Most of the time, one of the Harleys was limping along for 1 reason or another.  I am fairly familiar with the shops at House of Harley as well as Milwaukee HD now though.  Did not allow time for what I had planned (CVO GTGs) however.  My bike has electrical gremlins that must be exorcised by a magic spell of some sort since techs seem mystified by them at present. The sporadic electric shocks on my left thumb are not exactly reassuring while riding.

Got home @ 12 midnight early Mon. morning & was too tired even to drink beer yesterday.  Was looking forward to meeting everyone - saw a few at the HOG Harelyworld day Thursday @ Miller's.

Good pic of me on the name tag though.  You captured my true likeness.   :2vrolijk_21:

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 02, 2008, 10:00:47 AM
Gaaa! No beer....


I put in 2 toilets yesterday and drank 8 Lagunitas, then used said toilets, 1 pee in each..

There are plenty cones of horrification to go around..We are about to be blown by hanna...

Was too tired to even let out a good "Gaaaaa".  The cones of horrification have overlapped until the entire southern US semi-civilized world may get blown by big wet storms.  My hurricane condom idea went nowhere.

Coincidentally, I was on 2 toilets yesterday myself.  Not at the same time though.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 02, 2008, 10:06:47 AM
Gaaa! No beer....


I put in 2 toilets yesterday and drank 8 Lagunitas, then used said toilets, 1 pee in each..

There are plenty cones of horrification to go around..We are about to be blown by hanna...

there's another on deck behind hanna
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 02, 2008, 10:07:23 AM
They well destroy the canes, game over by the half...
Bama and that weasel Saban.  I will even root for the Gators for a severe bootstomping.



no Bama regular season - SEC championship maybe? 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 10:09:21 AM
Yup, but think of the lobster crawl that is comin along after these storms, even a slug like me will be picking them up off the beach...A guy here at work "caught" a bug at the boynton inlet last week. Mangrove snappers all around too...The storms suck but the fishin after is killer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 02, 2008, 10:12:55 AM
there's another on deck behind hanna

It's Ike, without the Tina Turner Review.  Gottsa watch out for Ike, read he was a hard hitter.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 10:15:53 AM
Budda bump debump! Tish!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 02, 2008, 10:20:45 AM
That high hat emphasis at the end makes all the difference.


(http://www.ratebeer.com/beerimages/full_size/4616.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 10:22:53 AM
Thanks you ,thank you. Ladies and germs...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on September 02, 2008, 10:59:17 AM
Binx collects pigs! (I collect Hogs! ;D ;)) My daughter found this and gave her a bottle for the label. Any good though? :confused5:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 02, 2008, 11:08:37 AM
Yup, but think of the lobster crawl that is comin along after these storms, even a slug like me will be picking them up off the beach...A guy here at work "caught" a bug at the boynton inlet last week. Mangrove snappers all around too...The storms suck but the fishin after is killer.

yeah, something with the low pressure
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 02, 2008, 11:41:42 AM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 11:45:26 AM
Binx collects pigs! (I collect Hogs! ;D ;)) My daughter found this and gave her a bottle for the label. Any good though? :confused5:

Hoist! 8)

I wonder if is made with mexican water????
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on September 02, 2008, 11:58:57 AM
Here's a good one from one of our local breweries, Doggie Style dry hopped Pale Ale from Flying Dog.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 12:03:02 PM
I have enjoyed all of the flying dog breweries offerings...  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 02, 2008, 12:03:57 PM
Here's a good one from one of our local breweries, Doggie Style dry hopped Pale Ale from Flying Dog.

Bitch in heat wheat...another classic.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 02, 2008, 01:12:27 PM
Binx collects pigs! (I collect Hogs! ;D ;)) My daughter found this and gave her a bottle for the label. Any good though? :confused5:

Hoist! 8)

Looks like good ratings from this website, Howie.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/red-pig-mexican-ale/82854/1966/ (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/red-pig-mexican-ale/82854/1966/)

"Commercial Description:
This hand-crafted micro-brew is produced by the same brewery as Mexicali Beer. It is a deep coppery-red in colour and is very aromatic with intensely floral hops and a lightly sweet and malty flavour. This full-bodied ale offers a very pleasant high bitterness, with smooth sweet malt character, creamy head with good carbonation, and with an excellent bittersweet finish."


After the Germans invaded Mexico, they decided to make some good beer.  The rest is <burp>  history.

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on September 02, 2008, 01:14:57 PM
Looks like good ratings from this website, Howie.

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/red-pig-mexican-ale/82854/1966/ (http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/red-pig-mexican-ale/82854/1966/)

"Commercial Description:
This hand-crafted micro-brew is produced by the same brewery as Mexicali Beer. It is a deep coppery-red in colour and is very aromatic with intensely floral hops and a lightly sweet and malty flavour. This full-bodied ale offers a very pleasant high bitterness, with smooth sweet malt character, creamy head with good carbonation, and with an excellent bittersweet finish."


After the Germans invaded Mexico, they decided to make some good beer.  The rest is <burp>  history.

Mike

HeHe!!! Cool, I might have to refrigerate it and just leave her the empty then for her collection!!! :drink: ;D ;D ;D

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 02, 2008, 01:17:51 PM
HeHe!!! Cool, I might have to refrigerate it and just leave her the empty then for her collection!!! :drink: ;D ;D ;D

Hoist! 8)

Good plan!

I saw this Red Pig beer somewhere - may have been a Total Wine Store.  Will check it out if I can find it. 

Empty beer bottles are better for collections - sad seeing old beer in bottles that is no longer drinkable.

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 02, 2008, 01:20:48 PM
Very sad indeed...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hunter on September 02, 2008, 01:48:07 PM
HeHe!!! Cool, I might have to refrigerate it and just leave her the empty then for her collection!!! :drink: ;D ;D ;D

Hoist! 8)
You can at least fill it up with gingerale for her ...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 02, 2008, 07:29:17 PM
Eagle1 - apologies about missing the parties.  I was ride leader (about 5 to 11 bikes at 1 time or another of our rolling caravan) & as such got to pick which HD service dept.the HD of our group that was broken at the time got ridden to to be fixed.  Most of the time, one of the Harleys was limping along for 1 reason or another.  I am fairly familiar with the shops at House of Harley as well as Milwaukee HD now though.  Did not allow time for what I had planned (CVO GTGs) however.  My bike has electrical gremlins that must be exorcised by a magic spell of some sort since techs seem mystified by them at present. The sporadic electric shocks on my left thumb are not exactly reassuring while riding.

Got home @ 12 midnight early Mon. morning & was too tired even to drink beer yesterday.  Was looking forward to meeting everyone - saw a few at the HOG Harelyworld day Thursday @ Miller's.

Good pic of me on the name tag though.  You captured my true likeness.   :2vrolijk_21:

Mike

Sorry to here of your woes, you sure there isn't an Iron butt mode on the bike, and the electric shocks are to make sure you stay awake on those 17 hr rides   :D

Everyone we talked to regretted going to Miller park, the lines for everthing were an hr+ long, and getting in and out was ridiculous. I'm kinda glad we didn't have time to fit that in, made for an easy day, go to the museum, take a bunch of pic's, cruze to the Ale House, Drink, Eat And Drink somemore  :drink: :drink:  :drink:

Glad you made it back safe  :2vrolijk_21:  we will have to smack mugs another time  :beerchug:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 02, 2008, 07:32:46 PM
tonight is
(http://www.beerinfo.com/images/uploaded/250pumpkinhead.jpg)
curtesy of WFP
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on September 02, 2008, 07:35:21 PM
I like that name - :pumpkin: head. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on September 03, 2008, 07:56:11 PM
ok, ok, I know it's Wednesday an a friday Beer thread but this couldn't wait!!   :drink: :drink: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 03, 2008, 09:04:58 PM
ok, ok, I know it's Wednesday an a friday Beer thread but this couldn't wait!!   :drink: :drink: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good stuff
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 03, 2008, 09:23:41 PM
Sorry to here of your woes, you sure there isn't an Iron butt mode on the bike, and the electric shocks are to make sure you stay awake on those 17 hr rides   :D

Everyone we talked to regretted going to Miller park, the lines for everthing were an hr+ long, and getting in and out was ridiculous. I'm kinda glad we didn't have time to fit that in, made for an easy day, go to the museum, take a bunch of pic's, cruze to the Ale House, Drink, Eat And Drink somemore  :drink: :drink:  :drink:

Glad you made it back safe  :2vrolijk_21:  we will have to smack mugs another time  :beerchug:

 ;D
After they read your post, the MoCo will include "Keep Alert Feature" in their description of the heated grips.

Miller Park was crowded, the HD Museum was crowded, the HD shops were crowded, the bikes we rode to Milwaukee on helped crowd the service depts. of the crowded HD's in Milwaukee, Summerfest was crowded, and most of the parking was.... you guessed it.... crowded.  There was a theme to this 105th that became readily apparent. Milwaukee citizens were very cordial & welcoming - a local sheriff rolled down the cruiser window & gave me a big thumbs up with a loud "Welcome Home!"  The street where he did that was really crowded.....

My plan to go to some bike venue cities when the bike venue is not going on is being re-introduced.   :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 08, 2008, 11:10:18 AM
;D
After they read your post, the MoCo will include "Keep Alert Feature" in their description of the heated grips.

Miller Park was crowded, the HD Museum was crowded, the HD shops were crowded, the bikes we rode to Milwaukee on helped crowd the service depts. of the crowded HD's in Milwaukee, Summerfest was crowded, and most of the parking was.... you guessed it.... crowded.  There was a theme to this 105th that became readily apparent. Milwaukee citizens were very cordial & welcoming - a local sheriff rolled down the cruiser window & gave me a big thumbs up with a loud "Welcome Home!"  The street where he did that was really crowded.....

My plan to go to some bike venue cities when the bike venue is not going on is being re-introduced.   :drink: :drink:

Would it be too crowded if I joined you?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 08, 2008, 11:11:49 AM
"It is so crowded that nobody goes there anymore"

Yogi Berra








That was I wasn't there
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 08, 2008, 02:00:50 PM
Would it be too crowded if I joined you?

Not at all, Jim, that's the idea.  Sometimes we go someplace - Sturgis, Daytona, etc. when there is no bike rally.  Ride the uncrowded roads, hang out in mostly empty bars, & see streets not lined with (mostly) the same vendor crappola we see at any rally.  Usually go with a few riding buddies or sometimes just the wife & I.  The rooms/condos are not doubled or tripled in price, either.


I missed Yogi's sayings a lot, as he would say it maybe, after he died.


(http://txlowe.net/jeff/shiner.gif)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 08, 2008, 02:06:37 PM
Not at all, Jim, that's the idea.  Sometimes we go someplace - Sturgis, Daytona, etc. when there is no bike rally.  Ride the uncrowded roads, hang out in mostly empty bars, & see streets not lined with (mostly) the same vendor crappola we see at any rally.  Usually go with a few riding buddies or sometimes just the wife & I.  The rooms/condos are not doubled or tripled in price, either.


I missed Yogi's sayings a lot, as he would say it maybe, after he died.

I'm working out a plan to ship my bike to FLA in February.  I hope to be at Bike Week for a day or two and come back again for the Key West GTG after which I'll ride the bike home.  My Mom lives in Sebring and my brother has a friend who comes to Sebring every year with a truck and trailer load of bikes for bike week from my neck of the woods.  I've already got agreement from my Step Dad to leave the bike in his garage for a couple months.

I like the idea of hitting the rallies at off peak time.  I'm not into crowds but would like to see something of that scale for a day or two.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 08, 2008, 02:10:19 PM
Can I tag along too??? I know of places that are crowded all the time, if you need that kinda of thing..We just have to go early when the friction dances are 2 for 1.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 08, 2008, 02:11:06 PM
I'm working out a plan to ship my bike to FLA in February.  I hope to be at Bike Week for a day or two and come back again for the Key West GTG after which I'll ride the bike home.  My Mom lives in Sebring and my brother has a friend who comes to Sebring every year with a truck and trailer load of bikes for bike week from my neck of the woods.  I've already got agreement from my Step Dad to leave the bike in his garage for a couple months.

I like the idea of hitting the rallies at off peak time.  I'm not into crowds but would like to see something of that scale for a day or two.

Daytona is still fun - sometimes we just ride over for a day or 2.  A week of it gets kinda monotonous if you don't like very large crowds & overpriced semi-warm beer.

We usually get away from Daytona for a least a day of riding - some great beach roads in the area & Ponce Inlet is a nice little stop to the south.

Let me know when you will be in the area & will try to get together & ride.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 08, 2008, 02:12:37 PM
Can I tag along too??? I know of places that are crowded all the time, if you need that kinda of thing..We just have to go early when the friction dances are 2 for 1.....

Why don't you lead so I can tag along.  When I lead I have to remember where I am supposed to be going instead of looking at bike week scenery & stuff.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 08, 2008, 02:14:00 PM
I'll will only lead if I do not know where I am going...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 08, 2008, 02:15:43 PM
Daytona is still fun - sometimes we just ride over for a day or 2.  A week of it gets kinda monotonous if you don't like very large crowds & overpriced semi-warm beer.

We usually get away from Daytona for a least a day of riding - some great beach roads in the area & Ponce Inlet is a nice little stop to the south.

Let me know when you will be in the area & will try to get together & ride.

Not a peep from the Key West thread in a long time.  hmmmm.  I'm an FNG with regard to Daytona.  I'd only want a couple days there.  I'm game for anything that is recommended from the FLA contingency.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 08, 2008, 02:23:33 PM
I would try to meet with the gang outside Dtona...I hate it....No more boobs, burnouts or beer. F it.
Been Disney-fied but the races in Ormond are neato..

The ride to the keys might be fun, lots of places to stop...Coral Castle is cool...Alabama Jacks and such.
Gambling or UCF matches at the Hard Rock in Ft Laudy...Elbow Room...Calle Ocho for cuban food and Padron Cigars...Ride to Annies in Sebring for burgers.  Wahoos in Stuart, no big whoop we'll do whatever...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 08, 2008, 02:29:27 PM
I'll will only lead if I do not know where I am going...

Good.

We may get lost, but at least we will be making good time.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 08, 2008, 02:30:54 PM
I would try to meet with the gang outside Dtona...I hate it....No more boobs, burnouts or beer. F it.
Been Disney-fied but the races in Ormond are neato..

The ride to the keys might be fun, lots of places to stop...Coral Castle is cool...Alabama Jacks and such.
Gambling or UCF matches at the Hard Rock in Ft Laudy...Elbow Room...Calle Ocho for cuban food and Padron Cigars...Ride to Annies in Sebring for burgers.  Wahoos in Stuart, no big whoop we'll do whatever...


I was in Sebring sat and came home yesterday.  I thought about Annies but I wanted Oysters.  I called my brother and asked him to Google Sebring and oysters together and only one hit came up.  The Blue Lagoon Saloon.  I had three HUGE Bass ales with a gigantic salad and two dozen filter feeders on the half shelf after driving all day.  I could meet you at Annies when I get there in the Spring and ride out with you after (perhaps after lunch).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 08, 2008, 02:33:58 PM
Surley...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 08, 2008, 02:39:40 PM
His name is Jim - may not like being called Shirley.   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 08, 2008, 02:41:21 PM
Do not mock my mocking...you mocking mocker of other peoples mocks.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on September 08, 2008, 04:51:27 PM
Mi amigo Jim......if you come are planning to come in February remember that Bike week is the last week of February. I use to go to Daytona for both events (Bike Week & Biketoberfest) but only staying 2-3 days.....for a few days is great (personal opinion). I am open top ride with you guys to the Keys or wherever Mike take us................
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on September 08, 2008, 04:52:07 PM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 08, 2008, 05:27:49 PM
Do not mock my mocking...you mocking mocker of other peoples mocks.

Pshaw & mushy dingleberries to your request to cease and/or desist whatever it is you said but I did not take the time to read, due to my busy schedule inattention tendency to nod off at times.

As the Python's would say:

"I'm afraid I'm not personally qualified to confuse cats, but I can recommend an extremely good service."
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on September 08, 2008, 06:59:18 PM
Good.

We may get lost, but at least we will be making good time.
That's a 'spew' right there.  :D har~  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BUNKERBEER on September 08, 2008, 11:10:09 PM
yengling, the oldest in the US...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on September 09, 2008, 08:31:34 AM
It's not coincidental
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 09, 2008, 08:33:02 AM
True, beer ain't better than sex but sure is better than jail.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hunter on September 09, 2008, 10:04:54 AM
 :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on September 09, 2008, 10:35:17 AM
I think I prefer shots. :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 09, 2008, 04:13:30 PM
That's a 'spew' right there.  :D har~  spyder

 ;D

Spyder,

You can ask my wife (or anybody that has ridden with me for very long).  Been saying that one for years.  :huepfenlol2:

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on September 11, 2008, 10:47:10 AM
The tavern

The whistle blows, and frees us from indentured servitude
Slowly, but with full intent, we gather
A meeting of minds, sharing tales
Spilling forth ever more fluidly, as amber drink devour
Our oasis away from the bustle of everyday…

It’s dimmer here, and scent of dripping beer
With tobacco’s remnants chasing
Mostly quiet, lower chatter touches ears
So profound, ideas that born from deadened cells
As the days events portrayed
On tube’s overtly honest bias coverage…

Clapping backs, sharing laughs
Foundations being made
When peppered perfect electoral stamina
Of minds betrayal shows
And behind the bar, they pour our drinks
While the conversation flows:

One by one, we pass it off
Liquid price and thoughts to stall
But stay with path of intellect
Colloquial gathering of cabinet that should be
As solve the issues of the world
Within these hallowed walls…

Evening wearing on, happy in our sanctuary
Not aware of dimming lights
Senses all to follow
Louder comes the dialogue
Our diatribe of non approval
I sit next to the president to be
Waiting to advise in whatever capacity
To lead the masses ever better
Than anyone else ever could:


Check the glowing keeper of time
And find our term is done
The doors swing to and fro
Taking our leave one by one
Carry our perfect vision out
Into an unsuspecting world
Conversations hanging over
From liquor thoughts
Of the eve before
And await the next meeting
 on the house…

Flyndyna
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Coolbreeze on September 11, 2008, 03:18:32 PM
Very nice...    Like an out of the way pub....   
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 12, 2008, 07:36:36 AM
I swilled this Kona stuff last night with some habenero hot wings..It was good, on tap.

http://www.konabrewingco.com/beers/firerock
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on September 12, 2008, 07:44:01 AM
I swilled this Kona stuff last night with some habenero hot wings..It was good, on tap.

http://www.konabrewingco.com/beers/firerock

Thanks Miker...I know what I am drinking tonight now. Sounds like a perfect blend of flavors.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 12, 2008, 07:54:57 AM
The only thing that'd made it better were if it were free..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on September 12, 2008, 08:05:12 AM
Unfortunatley, the beer Gods will not be smiling that heavily on me. It will be purchase it or go parched...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 12, 2008, 08:42:38 AM
Had a case of Fire Rock not too long ago.  Good brew.  A friend does a home brew version that is spot on.


Stuck on jury duty today.  Have decided that if this goes past lunch that I will seek out a local watering hole at lunch to partially drown my sorrows boredom. 

Any brand, any beer, as long as it is cold.  I figure this is part of my civic duty.     :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hunter on September 12, 2008, 08:52:31 AM
I swilled this Kona stuff last night with some habenero hot wings..It was good, on tap.

http://www.konabrewingco.com/beers/firerock
Gotta get by brother to send me some.  I get my coffee from him (100% Kona Coffee) and that is awesome.  He lives near Kona and has a wholesale chocolate business, great Belgium dark ones.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on September 12, 2008, 08:52:41 AM
wow, iski, way to take one for the team! Your sacrifice will not go unrewarded...the Beer Gods will smile on you! The beer medicine man chants the magic words...Yogi un joo joo...bats awanna...gummi bears and beer...Brew it, and they will come...poof! :drink: a veritable cornucopia of beer shall be your reward!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 12, 2008, 11:14:09 AM
Thank you Flydyna.  So far the judge has refused to hear my petition as a juror to place a gag order on both lawyers who have not shut the f up for the past 2 hours. 


Rumor is strong we will be done by lunch, but the way the questioning is going, with "Moonbat "Lady", she alone may take 4 days to question.  Plus she has been doing quite a bit of "spiritual preaching" but not sure what she has is religion or some severe mental disorder.

Empty elevator shaft?.... but there are way too many witnesses.  Oooops, did not mean to post that.  Nevermind.


 :drink: :drink: :drink:


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on September 12, 2008, 11:19:29 AM
TGIF
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 12, 2008, 11:19:47 AM
May the schwartz be with you!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on September 12, 2008, 11:20:39 AM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on September 12, 2008, 11:21:26 AM
May the schwartz be with you!

Be there (Welly world) tomorrow afternoon...........going for dinner?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 12, 2008, 11:22:46 AM
Don't know, how you feeling? 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 12, 2008, 03:44:14 PM
(http://www.sofakingdrunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/cold-beer-poster.png)

For some reason, I was not picked to be on the jury today.   :nixweiss:

Happy Beer Friday Everyone!   :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://www.sofakingdrunk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/cold-beer-poster.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NukeIT on September 12, 2008, 07:47:10 PM
Made my day today when I found this on the self... Haven't had one of these since the last time I was across the pond.

8% alc/vol.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on September 13, 2008, 11:42:13 PM
How is that beer?  I have always wanted to try one...give me a review!

Thanks
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on September 14, 2008, 11:33:20 AM
 :drink:starting 20sept 2008 :drink:

http://www.oktoberfest.de/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 15, 2008, 09:23:23 AM
:drink:starting 20sept 2008 :drink:

http://www.oktoberfest.de/


On my list of things I would REALLY like to do.   :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 15, 2008, 09:28:24 AM
Definite "bucket list" item..It was semi boring Guiness and Sierra weekend...No hard stuff other than the rum punch...

1 part sour, 2 parts sweet, 3 parts strong, 3 parts weak, translation:

2 cups fresh squished lime juice, 4 cups brown sugar dissloved in 6 cups hot water(weak part), poured into a jug holding 1 each 1.75l mount gay gold rum.. chill and serve on the rocks in ginormous mugs and a 151 floater......

Whoppeee!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 15, 2008, 09:48:03 AM
Punch sounds good - hurricane party stuff.

Local liquor emporium is selling Sierra Nevada Pale Ale for the bargain price of only $13.50 a 12 pack.  Continued with Pilsner Urquell until it ran out then restocked.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BLM777 on September 15, 2008, 10:26:56 AM
Definite "bucket list" item..It was semi boring Guiness and Sierra weekend...No hard stuff other than the rum punch...

1 part sour, 2 parts sweet, 3 parts strong, 3 parts weak, translation:

2 cups fresh squished lime juice, 4 cups brown sugar dissloved in 6 cups hot water(weak part), poured into a jug holding 1 each 1.75l mount gay gold rum.. chill and serve on the rocks in ginormous mugs and a 151 floater......

Whoppeee!


You serve a bowl of Excedrin as munchies with that?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 15, 2008, 10:29:01 AM
Hells's no!  It keeps the scurvey offin you lad!  Ok maybe some pork rinds and hot sauce...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BLM777 on September 15, 2008, 10:31:48 AM
Hells's no!  It keeps the scurvey offin you lad!  Ok maybe some pork rinds and hot sauce...

Holy CHit Batman.....just thinking back to a recent rum experience in Bimini...tried to decide if it was a brain tumor or an encounter with an axe murderer....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 15, 2008, 10:35:27 AM
Holy CHit Batman.....just thinking back to a recent rum experience in Bimini...tried to decide if it was a brain tumor or an encounter with an axe murderer....

The rum can put a beating on ya fer sure!  What else didja catch over there besdies a hangover...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BLM777 on September 15, 2008, 10:46:39 AM
The rum can put a beating on ya fer sure!  What else didja catch over there besdies a hangover...

Lots of bonefish, a few permit and nothing else I'd care to mention.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on September 16, 2008, 04:13:27 PM
If you were around in 1919 and came across this poster.....












SERIOUSLY, WOULD YOU REALLY QUIT DRINKING??
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on September 16, 2008, 05:08:17 PM
If you were around in 1919 and came across this poster.....

Pop a top again and again and again ------












SERIOUSLY, WOULD YOU REALLY QUIT DRINKING??
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 16, 2008, 05:16:30 PM
If you were around in 1919 and came across this poster.....


(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=81919;image)








SERIOUSLY, WOULD YOU REALLY QUIT DRINKING??

Why is Aunt Bea in this picture?  Middle far left.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 16, 2008, 07:49:32 PM
That looks like the lady who drives the roach coach to our plant every day...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 16, 2008, 08:03:25 PM
If that's the same lady, she must be really old by now.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on September 17, 2008, 09:06:00 AM
 :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 17, 2008, 09:18:16 AM
Glad I have no memories lie that one.


"Pirate Princess Pickle Bunny" was a coffee spew.   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 18, 2008, 01:59:24 PM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 19, 2008, 08:11:50 AM
Happy Beer Friday!

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519RZAxM4VL._SL500_AA240_.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 19, 2008, 08:34:26 AM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on September 19, 2008, 08:56:30 AM
Lesson: how to open your beer


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gIOCYVDLnQ


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on September 19, 2008, 09:08:31 AM
I really thought I wanted one of these. Thought maybe $200.00. Holy Chit..........$5HDs.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 19, 2008, 09:59:46 AM
I really thought I wanted one of these. Thought maybe $200.00. Holy Chit..........$5HDs.

TP - Is that the stein from Octoberfest?





Howie - the video did not open.   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 19, 2008, 10:04:20 AM
TP - Is that the stein from Octoberfest?





Howie - the video did not open.   :nixweiss:

yeah, got not available also...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 19, 2008, 10:10:15 AM
yeah, got not available also...

I bet it was full of gratuitous t & a.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on September 19, 2008, 10:13:35 AM
 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 19, 2008, 10:16:21 AM
(http://www.doubloon.com/images/photo5598.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on September 19, 2008, 10:18:01 AM
TP - Is that the stein from Octoberfest?

There are 2 of them. I saw them at the dealer. The price tags were covered up. Got curious. One is $400.00 and the other is $500.00. 105 anniversary. Link to the page. On the bottom.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/browse/browse_products.jsp?WebLogicSession=ITzroZI32x4b5nsphXwMyW5sQTeoBldw0l3wNEUqKuSdcGd3fniO!-652237356!hdijunapppr08.ihd.hd!7005!8005&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309077748&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448771292&bmUID=1221833579115&bmLocale=en_US&page=3



Howie - the video did not open.   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 19, 2008, 10:22:44 AM
$499?!  I'll pass. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on September 19, 2008, 10:30:07 AM
TP - Is that the stein from Octoberfest?





Howie - the video did not open.   :nixweiss:
Sorry Mike, try the link!  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 19, 2008, 10:37:13 AM
Sorry Mike, try the link!  :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks Howie!  We drank Tooheys the last time we were at Outback.  Great commercial!   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on September 19, 2008, 10:56:08 AM
....the king of beers??  :oops:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 19, 2008, 11:00:12 AM
....the king of beers??  :oops:

Is that one front left Miker?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 19, 2008, 11:06:27 AM
(http://www.myspaceantics.com/images/funny/sexy_hitchiker.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 19, 2008, 11:08:50 AM
Is that one front left Miker?

Arrr you been to sea too long laddie! 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 19, 2008, 11:11:37 AM
....the king of beers??  :oops:

Got any picture of Bud Lite swimsuits?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 19, 2008, 11:12:05 AM
Arrr you been to sea too long laddie! 

well, I am amphibious...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 19, 2008, 11:12:35 AM
Got any picture of Bud Lite swimsuits?

(http://www.bsbrewing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/miller-lite.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on September 19, 2008, 11:13:17 AM
Got any picture of Bud Lite swimsuits?
:2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 19, 2008, 11:19:06 AM
well, I am amphibious...

Ahoy, you be keepin your tastes o' satisfaction to yerself, ya barnicle suckin seadog.  Yarrrrggghhh
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on September 19, 2008, 06:23:31 PM
a worthy video for Makers connoisseur's  :2vrolijk_21:  :alcohol:

http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=463944593&channel=33019413
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: pado on September 19, 2008, 07:14:36 PM
a worthy video for Makers connoisseur's  :2vrolijk_21:  :alcohol:

http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=463944593&channel=33019413


That's amazing !!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hunter on September 19, 2008, 07:59:54 PM
(http://www.myspaceantics.com/images/funny/sexy_hitchiker.jpg)
The sign is backwards.  I wounder what does the other side says .. or look   ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 19, 2008, 09:22:12 PM
I really thought I wanted one of these. Thought maybe $200.00. Holy Chit..........$5HDs.

That chit gets pri$$$$e, I love my mug and glass colections, I have a Renaissance German cattle Drinking Horn that could pay fo a ho lotta chrome  8)


this one is cool, the Eagle Beer Stein  :2vrolijk_21:

This stein has three different scenes, each one has a different wildlife and hunting scene. There is a hunter in the woods, a horse drinking from a stream and a hunter with his catch, And an eagle sits on top of the ornamental lid.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 20, 2008, 08:52:26 AM
The sign is backwards.  I wounder what does the other side says .. or look   ;)

Did not find a picture of the other side.

Bet it said something else, maybe......    "Look here"   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on September 20, 2008, 10:18:09 AM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on September 20, 2008, 01:19:11 PM
The sign is backwards.  I wounder what does the other side says .. or look   ;)


As someone who just drove coast to coast and back again solo, this post was a fantasy that I had nearly every day.


B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 22, 2008, 09:08:26 AM
(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2008/9/99%20Baby%20Loves%20Beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 22, 2008, 09:21:29 AM
Drank some of this yesterday - good beer!

(http://louisvilleky.smugmug.com/photos/182179129-M.jpg)


At a friend's house changing out a rear tire - he told me the regular style is available in the WI area.  Usually see the wheat, honey, etc. versions in the stores around here.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 22, 2008, 09:59:41 AM
I had a few IPA's and a Porter from Southern Tier Brewing.  Mmmmmmmm
http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/beers.htm
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 22, 2008, 10:00:11 AM
(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2008/9/71-beer-in-pool.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 22, 2008, 10:03:10 AM
I had a few IPA's and a Porter from Southern Tier Brewing.  Mmmmmmmm
http://www.southerntierbrewing.com/beers.htm

Creme Brulee Imperial Milk Stout?   :nixweiss:

Conjurs up a heck of a beer image........
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 22, 2008, 10:13:10 AM
Creme Brulee Imperial Milk Stout?   :nixweiss:

Conjurs up a heck of a beer image........

The Uber Sun (Imperial Summer Wheat) is AMAZING but it's $6.99/bottle
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 22, 2008, 10:17:00 AM
The Uber Sun (Imperial Summer Wheat) is AMAZING but it's $6.99/bottle

Wow!

We have a local barelywine that is $16, but that's at a bar.  It must be about that price at the beer store.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on September 22, 2008, 10:55:50 AM
YouTube - Grim Reaper Beer
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on September 22, 2008, 10:58:08 AM
Try this instead......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAmwciXDdb4

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 22, 2008, 10:59:48 AM
That is a WEIRD ad.    :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 09:22:58 AM
(http://www.worth1000.com/entries/323500/323765InPM_w.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 10:15:35 AM
(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/POPMAG/RM12224.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 10:20:17 AM
(http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2007/09/21/antscover.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 10:23:57 AM
(http://www.detlefs-rentals.com/store/collectible/hd_beer001.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 10:25:47 AM
(http://pics.hoobly.com/full/93KXDO7LCG24NITNBT.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 10:27:57 AM
If all the breweries went bankrupt & the federal government bailed them out to rescue the industry, this is what it would look like with fed management:

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z215/les017/beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 23, 2008, 10:29:33 AM
Mmm beer...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 10:32:09 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/219J6YTRA4L._SL160_AA160_.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 10:42:30 AM
If all the breweries went bankrupt & the federal government bailed them out to rescue the industry, this is what it would look like with fed management:

Then we drink imported!

(http://www.bobbygasbarrosliquors.com/images/ImportedBeer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 10:46:17 AM
Then we drink imported!

(http://www.bobbygasbarrosliquors.com/images/ImportedBeer.jpg)

Yeah!

(http://www.united-nations-of-beer.com/images/beerdog.jpg)

Dogs will drink anything....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on September 23, 2008, 11:14:28 AM
...saw this on another thread.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 11:20:18 AM
Halloween is just around the corner...

(http://i2.iofferphoto.com/img/1160982000/_i/14720327/1.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 12:11:45 PM
I like the old beer commercials....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Dw-LRDiec
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 23, 2008, 12:15:17 PM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 12:15:46 PM
 :drink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3V4qLJMqzU
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 12:18:16 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml3ybCxxMRk

Pure Blond beer ad
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 23, 2008, 12:19:06 PM
What isit?  I go blank....and the post too....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 12:22:08 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWG0xr1LphA

Jennifer Anniston/Heineken
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 12:22:53 PM
What isit?  I go blank....and the post too....

A You Tube video.  Funny, with blondes.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 12:25:37 PM
Cult favorite from the last millenium

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJmqCKtJnxM
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 12:27:15 PM
Big Jim's coming.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-140zPVFCY
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 12:28:27 PM
Cult favorite from the last millenium

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJmqCKtJnxM

Spent a year or 2? with the "wasssuuupp!" at games & stuff.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 12:30:54 PM
Brahama beer ad - a real pizzer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJAyPuw9Rbo
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 12:34:30 PM
Miller Time!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj-lYM5GCQg
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 12:56:29 PM
From Russia, with beer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0SEh_BxGeM
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 01:00:50 PM
Age old argument just got better....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuVmfmtXEw8
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 01:13:21 PM
Joe Piscopo classic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy6P7NSrH2U
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 23, 2008, 01:26:49 PM
http://www.cartoline.it/pics/_zoom_flash.htm?immagine=scherzi_150404_01.swf

hmmm...makes you wonder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 01:27:01 PM
(http://www.tradeharleybikes.com/images/Harley-Babe_November.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 01:28:48 PM
http://www.cartoline.it/pics/_zoom_flash.htm?immagine=scherzi_150404_01.swf

hmmm...makes you wonder

 ;D

Monkey pizz might be an improvement over what comes out of some of those machines.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 23, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
http://www.cartoline.it/pics/_zoom_flash.htm?immagine=scherzi_150404_01.swf

hmmm...makes you wonder


Makes me wonder.....could it be possible for a bigger dork to exist?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 01:35:35 PM
??

(http://msp20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/XxXJoinMeXxX/dork.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 01:37:36 PM
(http://www.buffalobeast.com/86/JurassicDork.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 01:38:06 PM
(http://paizo.com/image/product/catalog/DSP/DSP214_500.jpeg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 01:44:25 PM
(http://rpgamera.leamonde.net/welkin/dork.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 23, 2008, 01:46:04 PM




http://beerdorks.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 01:54:27 PM
http://beerdorks.com/

That is a cool site!  I didn't realize I was a beer dork too!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 01:54:37 PM
From beerdorks.com:
(http://www.millerbrands.com/artwork/specialty/Leine-Big-Butt-Doppelbo.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 23, 2008, 01:55:53 PM
I believe dorkiness is all encumbering...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 23, 2008, 01:57:44 PM
I would try to get in touch with my inner dork but I get very easily distracted.

(http://www.risenguild.com/images/52/dork.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 02:01:57 PM
I would try to get in touch with my inner dork but I get very easily distracted.

(http://cache.thephoenix.com/i/OldBlogs/SoxBlog/CrackerJack.gif)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 02:05:14 PM
(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee61/r2d2_2007_2007/beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 02:10:27 PM
(http://ginoruberto.5u.com/Hines%20&%20Gino%20Favorite%20Beer%20Joint.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 23, 2008, 02:23:19 PM
(http://homebrewandbeer.com/bitsandpieces/images/i-love-beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 24, 2008, 08:44:26 AM
Chocolate Stout Bread Pudding

(http://pictures.hamzy.info/blog-photo-2N8I5351.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 24, 2008, 08:51:39 AM

Makes me wonder.....could it be possible for a bigger dork to exist?

just getting around to your tripe now... 

Why don't you just pull up to your bowl of fiber, mount the Emmitglide and ride to your AARP convention?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 24, 2008, 08:52:29 AM
I believe dorkiness is all encumbering...

you'd know old man...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 24, 2008, 09:36:15 AM
A little slow on the uptake there Sonny....Its ok, you'll get better in time...
I just piped down 2 stuffed potato balls from the roach coach, should be smooth sailing in a couple of hours....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 24, 2008, 09:39:47 AM
(http://www.soitenlystooges.com/skupics/TSMPDUF.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 24, 2008, 09:41:03 AM
(http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/Simpsons_Donuts-l.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 24, 2008, 09:46:56 AM
(http://getitnext.typepad.com/weblog/images/2007/07/22/homer_simpson_beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 24, 2008, 11:00:11 AM
A little slow on the uptake there Sonny....Its ok, you'll get better in time...
I just piped down 2 stuffed potato balls from the roach coach, should be smooth sailing in a couple of hours....

yeah, work just keeps kicking funs a$$

is that how you prepare for lunch time PT?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 24, 2008, 11:02:26 AM
1725 - Brewery founder Arthur Guinness born in Celbridge, Ireland

 :2vrolijk_06: :2vrolijk_06:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 24, 2008, 11:05:08 AM
Lunch PT will be walking to my truck, going to get lunch for the lads,
an Illisione MK (my newest smoke for which I have wood over) with ice tea.

AJ bought a box of the 88 Illisione robustos fro MV Friday night...

I am getting salty with Hogtown HD , they are exercising me...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on September 24, 2008, 11:56:00 AM
Lunch PT will be walking to my truck, going to get lunch for the lads,
an Illisione MK (my newest smoke for which I have wood over) with ice tea.

AJ bought a box of the 88 Illisione robustos fro MV Friday night...

I am getting salty with Hogtown HD , they are exercising me...

Whats the deal bro? Need me to roll over there for you? Or better yet, put you in touch with my guy in Tampa? :cucumber:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on September 24, 2008, 12:14:45 PM
MMMM good Milwaukee stuff
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on September 24, 2008, 12:17:23 PM
& good Montana Ale
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on September 24, 2008, 12:20:15 PM
and maybe a small swally from the Grand Teton Brewery
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 24, 2008, 12:24:37 PM
Whats the deal bro? Need me to roll over there for you? Or better yet, put you in touch with my guy in Tampa? :cucumber:

Thanks Brother Rob...I got it squared up today, other than where the F is it comin in!
I bought some goodies discounted 15% and I will take the bike stock and the goodies with me versus the vig they wanted to install...

D&D FC with quiet baffle, super sert with cables, a coupla gee gaws n such...

Peace
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 24, 2008, 12:25:28 PM
and maybe a small swally from the Grand Teton Brewery

How'd jalike the brews? Comin from the land of ales n all...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on September 24, 2008, 08:07:01 PM
Alright. I made another starter last night when I got done with my HH Red Clone. I will make this one sometime this weekend! Thanks!!

Tapped this beer night before last...... NICE!  :drink: :cucumber:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on September 24, 2008, 08:26:08 PM
Thanks Brother Rob...I got it squared up today, other than where the F is it comin in!
I bought some goodies discounted 15% and I will take the bike stock and the goodies with me versus the vig they wanted to install...

D&D FC with quiet baffle, super sert with cables, a coupla gee gaws n such...

Peace

Was the box of Depends back ordered, or does that come the same day as the Emmitglide?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 24, 2008, 08:33:46 PM
Tapped this beer night before last...... NICE!  :drink: :cucumber:


Rob,
was that this recipe, I was wondering how dark it was with just 1# of the Munich Dark  :drink:

Okay Eagle, this is what I ended up doing, some on purpose, some cause I wasn't paying attention and put 60L instead of 40L.

:-)

10 Gal. All Grain yield

15 Lbs Two row
 1 Lb Munich Dark
 3 Lbs German Wheat
 1/2 Lbs Cara Munich
 1/2 Lbs Crystal 60 L
 1/4 Lbs Aromatic
 1/4 Lbs Chocolate


infusion mash 155 deg  1 hr
batch sparged 2nd mash at 165 for 15 minutes
Fly sparged the rest

boil hops
1 oz Chinook 60 min boil
1 oz Perle 30 min boil
1 oz Perle 15 min boil
1 oz Willamette steep

California Ale WLP001

She's boiling away with her first hop addition right now!!

Thanks again!


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MikeD on September 24, 2008, 08:42:09 PM
Judging by Jorge's frige, I'd say that the Friday evening would be Long Board, Corona, and Nestle Strawberry Quick!  Anyone bringing anything exotic or the usual stuff, i.e. I'm addicted to Bud Light Lime!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on September 24, 2008, 08:48:00 PM

Rob,
was that this recipe, I was wondering how dark it was with just 1# of the Munich Dark  :drink:


Eagle,

No, thats the next one up!! Actually planning on taking one 5 gallon keg of it and one of the Hammerhead Red to Biketoberfest!! I'll be in Flager Beach at Beverly beach Camptown ..... ya'll come on by ya hear?? :cucumber: :cucumber:

http://www.beverlybeachcamptown.com/directions.shtml
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on September 24, 2008, 09:05:53 PM
This Hammerhead Red Clone is the bomb......did I mention that??

Did I mention I made it MYSELF??
 :cucumber:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on September 24, 2008, 09:07:34 PM
Yeah Baby!


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on September 24, 2008, 09:08:21 PM
Can you tell I'm Buzzin???  :cucumber: :cucumber: :cucumber: :cucumber:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on September 24, 2008, 09:09:02 PM
I just realized I posted 4.... oh, now 5 times in a row!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on September 24, 2008, 09:55:15 PM
I just realized I posted 4.... oh, now 5 times in a row!


mmmmmmmm, beer.  :drink: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 24, 2008, 09:58:23 PM
Can you tell I'm Buzzin???  :cucumber: :cucumber: :cucumber: :cucumber:


 :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 25, 2008, 07:45:14 AM
Dang Brother Robmay, that looks good enought to drink.....Fine job...Hope to get up to Octoberfest...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 25, 2008, 08:21:49 AM
& good Montana Ale

Indded a good Montana Ale.  Sorry I missed seeing you in Milwaukee, Nige. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on September 25, 2008, 09:15:56 AM
Dang Brother Robmay, that looks good enought to drink.....Fine job...Hope to get up to Octoberfest...

Speaking of Oktoberfest, it has already started in Germany...see photographic evidence...

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on September 25, 2008, 09:17:10 AM
Plenty of jugs mugs of beer...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on September 25, 2008, 09:18:50 AM
Fraulines and beer... :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on September 25, 2008, 09:20:43 AM
Is that Sarah Palin?   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on September 25, 2008, 09:21:43 AM
More Fraulines...party on Wayne... :drink:  :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on September 25, 2008, 09:22:22 AM
More jugs mugs... ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on September 25, 2008, 11:02:08 AM
everyone likes a little head.... :huepfenjump3:.....on there beer. :coolblue:


octoberfest is a good thing. :2vrolijk_21:




 :drink:

TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 25, 2008, 11:10:41 AM
Great pics of Octoberfest, Ghost Rider!   :drink: :drink: :drink:


(http://blog.ratestogo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/oktoberfest1.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on September 25, 2008, 11:28:32 AM
How'd jalike the brews? Comin from the land of ales n all...

They aint bad, but I never found one as good as our stuff.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on September 25, 2008, 11:30:31 AM
Indded a good Montana Ale.  Sorry I missed seeing you in Milwaukee, Nige. 

Me too MIke - we'll be there in 2013 so start makin some plans for then - is that enough notice??

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 25, 2008, 11:34:26 AM
They aint bad, but I never found one as good as our stuff.

Nige

I've been known to swill a few gallons of the Tetleys and Boddington's now and then.
Try and inlcude a trip down the Keys next visit, ifin you haven't already been.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on September 25, 2008, 11:38:33 AM
I've been known to swill a few gallons of the Tetleys and Boddington's now and then.
Try and inlcude a trip down the Keys next visit, ifin you haven't already been.

Now Tetleys and Boddingtons is Cask beer which I only drink if they have nowt else. If you want real traditional British micro brewery beer it has to be cask beer - my favourite breweries are Timothy Taylors and Fullers with Landlord and London Pride being my two choices from each respective brewery.

The Keys are on my radar for a trip - not sure when - maybe when there are no hurricanes.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on September 25, 2008, 11:40:13 AM
Timothy Taylor - Landlord - my all time fave.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on September 25, 2008, 11:41:01 AM
Second on my list - Fullers London Pride.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on September 25, 2008, 11:48:48 AM
I've only found the London Pride in bottles...in bottles...Didn't care for it.  Made good batter for fish n chips though.

Here aur local's menu
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 26, 2008, 09:37:06 AM
Me too MIke - we'll be there in 2013 so start makin some plans for then - is that enough notice??

Nige

If I am riding with 1 more Harley than mine, possibly not Nige.  :'(   My Milwaukee trek was a HD service to HD service trip for a variety of HD mechanical failures for the variety of HD bikes on our trip.

Saw your post about a Keys trip.  The wife & I have been talking about another one since it has been awhile.  Let me know if you decide to go.  Great bridges to ride & figure MikeR will buy the beer........ :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on September 26, 2008, 09:43:45 AM
If I am riding with 1 more Harley than mine, possibly not Nige.  :'(   My Milwaukee trek was a HD service to HD service trip for a variety of HD mechanical failures for the variety of HD bikes on our trip.

Saw your post about a Keys trip.  The wife & I have been talking about another one since it has been awhile.  Let me know if you decide to go.  Great bridges to ride & figure MikeR will buy the beer........ :drink:

Thats a bummer Mike - me and Mel put 17,000 miles on our two SERK's for the USA trip with no problemo's at all.

Were we lucky ????????

 :-\

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 26, 2008, 09:47:06 AM
Oktoberfest, time to study German (women)

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1328/1438127862_b704b69278.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 26, 2008, 09:54:25 AM
Thats a bummer Mike - me and Mel put 17,000 miles on our two SERK's for the USA trip with no problemo's at all.

Were we lucky ????????

 :-\



Possibly luck or more possibly better wrenching, Nige.  My problems were basically electrical - new voltage regulator after mine failed.  The other bike problems were related to former service poorly done that had to be corrected on the road for the most part.

I have made many trips of several thousand miles each on my RK & my SEULTRA with not one bike problem.  

Siting around a variety of HD service bays was not my idea of fun, even though the Milwaukee shops all had vendors & overpriced crappy beer nearby. Will not leave a fellow rider stranded.  



Drank more than a few beers last night with a few friends at the local biker watering hole by the lake - absolutely gorgeous sunset.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on September 26, 2008, 10:07:39 AM
i need a ummmm beer. sadly i can't while i'm working. boss is an a$$. :coolblue:


a plump german woman will do for now. :2vrolijk_21:




TN


er italin.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on September 26, 2008, 10:11:55 AM
True story!

Got a speeding ticket on the way home yesterday.  Stopped at gas station for fill up then went inside for gal of milk and 6 pack of cheap beer.  When I came out the trooper that wrote me up was pumping gas in his cruiser right next to my car.  I held up the cheap beer as I walked by and said, "Thanks alot buddy, this was going to be Sam Adams tonight but now I have a fine to pay".  We both got a good laugh out of it.  I should have offered him one for the ride home.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on September 26, 2008, 01:20:27 PM
http://www.kaneva.com/asset/assetDetails.aspx?assetId=869671&communityId=0     :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 26, 2008, 01:33:15 PM
Currently planning a trip to the Big Island next summer.

(http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/images/content/Primo_beer_is_back/Primo_12oz_Wet_lres.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hunter on September 26, 2008, 05:16:47 PM
True story!

Got a speeding ticket on the way home yesterday.  Stopped at gas station for fill up then went inside for gal of milk and 6 pack of cheap beer.  When I came out the trooper that wrote me up was pumping gas in his cruiser right next to my car.  I held up the cheap beer as I walked by and said, "Thanks alot buddy, this was going to be Sam Adams tonight but now I have a fine to pay".  We both got a good laugh out of it.  I should have offered him one for the ride home.
Got stopped for speeding yesterday. going 45 in 35 zone.  He gave me a brake by writing me a ticket for "Unclear License Plate" because the frame the dealer put on my car 6 years ago was touching the word "New Jersey".  Actually it only touches the top of "N" and "J".  Still $54 but better than $120 plus 2 points and insurance surcharge.
First time driving my car in about 2 months, go figure.  I guess I'll be having some Vodka tonight.

 :drink: ;D :) :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on September 29, 2008, 10:48:45 AM
They aint bad, but I never found one as good as our stuff.

Nige

Well we didn't get a chance to sample all the brews in our area, next time your have to stay longer we have 8 breweries in our local area. I also found something else I'll have to try, a new small batch whisky!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 29, 2008, 11:01:02 AM
(http://www.lasplash.com/uploads/2/Pilsner-Urquell-Tasting-11_1.gif)

Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Plezen
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on September 29, 2008, 08:27:08 PM
Currently planning a trip to the Big Island next summer.

(http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/images/content/Primo_beer_is_back/Primo_12oz_Wet_lres.jpg)

The Brew Moon on Oahu (just off Ala Moana Blvd near the park) brews and bottles some very interesting local favorites

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 29, 2008, 08:41:54 PM
The Brew Moon on Oahu (just off Ala Moana Blvd near the park) brews and bottles some very interesting local favorites

B B

Thanks for the heads up.  May spend a day or 2 on Oahu before we go look at the volcano on the Big Island.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on September 29, 2008, 08:52:06 PM
Thanks for the heads up.  May spend a day or 2 on Oahu before we go look at the volcano on the Big Island.

Better still is Gordon Biersch at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. Great place to eat as well as super brews and it's right on the water. Live music on Weekends, super ambiance. If you drive around the island,don't miss the shrimp trucks on the north shore either.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 29, 2008, 10:05:16 PM
Better still is Gordon Biersch at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. Great place to eat as well as super brews and it's right on the water. Live music on Weekends, super ambiance. If you drive around the island,don't miss the shrimp trucks on the north shore either.

B B

Need to get to the north side of the island on the next trip.  Only spent a day or so in Honolulu & most of that was Pearl Harbor.

Aloha Tower Mktplace is in Honolulu?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on October 02, 2008, 07:56:40 PM
Need to get to the north side of the island on the next trip.  Only spent a day or so in Honolulu & most of that was Pearl Harbor.

Aloha Tower Mktplace is in Honolulu?

Yes, heading up the lee side from Waikiki, you get on Ala Moana and it turns into Nimitz about the same time as you go by the Aloha Tower Marketplace (ATM) on the left. You can't miss it. There's a big clock tower than was erected to commemorate Hawaii becoming our 50th state. To show you how much things have changed, that 5 story clock tower was the tallest structure on the island when it was built. Anyway, the cruise ships tie up there and the fishing boats all dock just beyond it. Also, about 1/4 mile after ATM is Sam Choy's which is a good place to go for food. You've probably seen Sam on TV and other places. He's cool.

B B
     The missus will like ATM as there's some nice shops including a Perfumania. Tell her to check out the local Plumeria scent. While she might not wear it much, it's a sweet way to remember the island some romantic evening at home a few months later.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on October 03, 2008, 07:51:41 AM
Five liter mini kegs...that's what I need to start stocking...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 03, 2008, 08:23:19 AM
Yes, heading up the lee side from Waikiki, you get on Ala Moana and it turns into Nimitz about the same time as you go by the Aloha Tower Marketplace (ATM) on the left. You can't miss it. There's a big clock tower than was erected to commemorate Hawaii becoming our 50th state. To show you how much things have changed, that 5 story clock tower was the tallest structure on the island when it was built. Anyway, the cruise ships tie up there and the fishing boats all dock just beyond it. Also, about 1/4 mile after ATM is Sam Choy's which is a good place to go for food. You've probably seen Sam on TV and other places. He's cool.

B B
     The missus will like ATM as there's some nice shops including a Perfumania. Tell her to check out the local Plumeria scent. While she might not wear it much, it's a sweet way to remember the island some romantic evening at home a few months later.

Thanks BB!  We are working on this trip now.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 03, 2008, 02:19:17 PM
how's this for mpg's...

If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49.00 today. If you had purchased $1000 of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have $33.00 today. If you had purchased $1000 of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you would have $0.00 today.

But if you had purchased $1000 worth of beer one year ago, drank all the beer, then sold the aluminum cans for recycling you would have received $214.00.

Based on the above, and given the state of today's financial world, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily & recycle. It is called the 401-Keg. A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another sturdy found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year.

That means that, on average, Ameaicans get about 41 miles to the gallon.  :drink: :drink: :drink:  Doc

Above quote from Doc from another thread.   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 03, 2008, 02:23:39 PM
(http://www.oz3d.com/images/godbeer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on October 05, 2008, 12:37:27 PM
If you have ever wonderd what happens to a pumpkin when they drink.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 06, 2008, 04:42:51 PM
Where the word "Beer" came from, sounds good to me!!

http://www.hotforwords.com/2008/10/06/beer/

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 06, 2008, 10:58:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http://www.hotforwords.com/index.php?s=wort

She says stuff in this video, too.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 09, 2008, 02:33:44 PM
Is it Friday yet? If not it should be.
 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
I think I'll declare it FRIDAY!!!!!
Mike
 :drink: :huepfenjump3: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 09, 2008, 02:49:31 PM
Agreed.  It's Friday somewhere already.

 :drink: :drink: :drink:


(http://www.crazy88smc.com/GET_ME_A_BEER.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 09, 2008, 03:52:58 PM
 :o

Must be Friday where she's at!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 09, 2008, 05:05:02 PM
Not at my house, Damnnit!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on October 09, 2008, 06:55:31 PM
Agreed.  It's Friday somewhere already.

 :drink: :drink: :drink:


(http://www.crazy88smc.com/GET_ME_A_BEER.jpg)

THANK YOU < THANK YOU < THANK YOU  I needed that.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 10, 2008, 08:55:34 AM
THANK YOU < THANK YOU < THANK YOU  I needed that.
(http://www.crazy88smc.com/GET_ME_A_BEER.jpg)

You are very welcome.

There is a long time rumor on this board that there is whipped cream in this pic.  Some claim to have actually seen it.  I am studying the pic again just to be sure but so far   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 10, 2008, 09:01:03 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/460898536_d6925d218d.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 10, 2008, 09:19:21 AM
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/460898536_d6925d218d.jpg?v=0)

MMMmmmm.... Making me thirsty, looks like an IPA, or at least to me. I can smell the hops from here.  :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 10, 2008, 09:22:40 AM
MMMmmmm.... Making me thirsty, looks like an IPA, or at least to me. I can smell the hops from here.  :drink:



Great color.  Not sure what kind of beer.  Looks really good!


(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/41/87418574_33a4b175f0.jpg)

Beer thirty won't be soon enough today....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 10, 2008, 09:38:13 AM
It's beer:38 from where I sit.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on October 10, 2008, 10:03:37 AM
You are very welcome.

There is a long time rumor on this board that there is whipped cream in this pic.  Some claim to have actually seen it.  I am studying the pic again just to be sure but so far   :nixweiss:
I am very surprised the whipped cream hasn't been used up by now.Could be it just isn't needed. :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 10, 2008, 10:07:27 AM
Still don't see the whipped cream.   :nixweiss:

Beer thirty here may be a little sooner than originally thought.   :pepper:

(http://www.dfwhog.com/album/2005/pics/050915-ArkansasRally-P9170147e.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on October 10, 2008, 01:08:09 PM
Even mah cat likes beeahhh...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 10, 2008, 01:11:03 PM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 10, 2008, 03:57:25 PM
(https://shop.wallstplaza.net/productcart/pc/catalog/jack_shirt3.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on October 10, 2008, 04:12:38 PM
 :2vrolijk_21: ;)

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on October 10, 2008, 04:53:24 PM
It's a been a sad week as evidenced by the fact that the absolute high point of my week was when "Coffy " starring Pam Grier was on a cable channel unedited. 8 separate scenes in which she shows off the body that was the fantasy of my youth. Somehow I went all these years without ever seeing a nude photo of her, let alone video. I can die a happy man now.

B B

     
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on October 10, 2008, 07:05:56 PM
It's a been a sad week as evidenced by the fact that the absolute high point of my week was when "Coffy " starring Pam Grier was on a cable channel unedited. 8 separate scenes in which she shows off the body that was the fantasy of my youth. Somehow I went all these years without ever seeing a nude photo of her, let alone video. I can die a happy man now.

B B

     
:worthless:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on October 10, 2008, 07:16:05 PM
:worthless:

d00d would call Obi-Won and it would get deleted and I'd be on hextuplet super secret probation

what's the sense

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on October 10, 2008, 07:20:41 PM
d00d would call Obi-Won and it would get deleted and I'd be on hextuplet super secret probation

what's the sense  
B B
resignation?   :nixweiss:  har.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 11, 2008, 04:48:06 AM
It's a been a sad week as evidenced by the fact that the absolute high point of my week was when "Coffy " starring Pam Grier was on a cable channel unedited. 8 separate scenes in which she shows off the body that was the fantasy of my youth. Somehow I went all these years without ever seeing a nude photo of her, let alone video. I can die a happy man now.

B B

I wouldn't call that a sad week.  As long as you laughed more than you cried!  BTW, I hope you had a beer while watching Coffy.  Otherwise, d00d would have to move to your post.  Here's a gratuitous pic of the Pamster.  I have a feeling you have a taste for the exotic women.

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ICx6i5Fldls/Ryekfx6j5_I/AAAAAAAAApg/1zjTRcZwguM/s800/Pam_Grier.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on October 11, 2008, 01:14:57 PM
I wouldn't call that a sad week.  As long as you laughed more than you cried!  BTW, I hope you had a beer while watching Coffy.  Otherwise, d00d would have to move to your post.  Here's a gratuitous pic of the Pamster.  I have a feeling you have a taste for the exotic women.

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ICx6i5Fldls/Ryekfx6j5_I/AAAAAAAAApg/1zjTRcZwguM/s800/Pam_Grier.jpg)

You said a mouthful

Pam is 59 now, 60 this coming March I believe.  Interesting footnote. After making a ton of "Blacksploitation" (never really understood that term)  films and showing her "assets" many times, she hasn't done a nude scene in 27 years. The last time I saw her in anything was a few years ago on a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air episode in which she tried to seduce Will Smith's character. Stunning as ever.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on October 12, 2008, 12:03:18 PM
d00d would call Obi-Won and it would get deleted and I'd be on hextuplet super secret probation

what's the sense

B B

You already are ! that's how super secret it is , you didn't Even know. [She is beautiful]
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 13, 2008, 08:03:26 AM
There has been a serious lack of double & triple super secret probation lately.  I suspect the people that dole out probation are on a junket with their lobbyists & have shirked their sworn duty.  Either that or nobody here is doing anything to warrant probation?   :nixweiss:

Good pic of Pam.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 13, 2008, 09:01:35 AM
She was one of the first to give the shimmy up the rope feeling in my loins as a youngster, but then so did about anything with mammalian protuberances...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on October 13, 2008, 11:09:17 AM
There has been a serious lack of double & triple super secret probation lately.  I suspect the people that dole out probation are on a junket with their lobbyists & have shirked their sworn duty.  Either that or nobody here is doing anything to warrant probation?   :nixweiss:

Good pic of Pam.


Punchie Rocks!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 13, 2008, 11:10:15 AM
Punchie Rocks!

Yes indeed!

(http://www.worldcupcorner.com/img/2006/sexy_soccer_team_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on October 13, 2008, 11:11:43 AM
She was one of the first to give the shimmy up the rope feeling in my loins as a youngster, but then so did about anything with mammalian protuberances...
so with your donut shaped profile - does that happen when you look in the mirror now?

sorry, gotta make the slams count - low on time/bandwidth

Saw you calling me a geek boy there donut boy - you would not IMAGINE the number of hot IT types here...like seriously, they must have stolen the IT chicks tickets for a trip to Disney

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on October 13, 2008, 11:13:25 AM
Yes indeed!

(http://www.worldcupcorner.com/img/2006/sexy_soccer_team_2.jpg)
I have an entire PowerPoint with this as the culmination...wow, had to warn folks against distributing it around the Gov networks last year in Iraq...and I kept it for, evidence.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 13, 2008, 11:13:58 AM
She was one of the first to give the shimmy up the rope feeling in my loins as a youngster, but then so did about anything with mammalian protuberances...

Miker, you been drinking already??  ???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 13, 2008, 11:18:42 AM
Some Mondays I drink in my mind. 

(http://crunchydomesticgoddess.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/boobman077.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on October 13, 2008, 11:29:56 AM
Found a 6'r of Rolling Rock Red here at the ABC...nice beer, smooth as silk.

Have to find it at home.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 13, 2008, 11:32:06 AM
Never had the RR Red.  Tastes like??
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on October 13, 2008, 11:35:59 AM
Never had the RR Red.  Tastes like??
hard to describe other then seriously smooth, like cracked it open and took a drink and had a huge WOW - passed it to the wife and she made the same, wow...

not like any other beer, going to score a few 6'rs before we pull chocks, leave heaven (Florida) and head back to other parts of our great nation that are not as great as my beloved home state

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 13, 2008, 11:39:28 AM
hard to describe other then seriously smooth, like cracked it open and took a drink and had a huge WOW - passed it to the wife and she made the same, wow...

not like any other beer, going to score a few 6'rs before we pull chocks, leave heaven (Florida) and head back to other parts of our great nation that are not as great as my beloved home state

Sean

Will look for that Red one. Drank a lot of RR - not bad beer at all.   :drink:

Have become partial to Florida ourselves.  Weather is great, tourists pay enough tourist taxes that we don't have to pay a state income tax, and the hurricanes are usually somewhere else.  Miss Texas some but not the hail storms & dust storms. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 13, 2008, 11:41:34 AM
Brother Robamy treated me to a bunch of Turbo Dogs in Oacala Saurday, yummy!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 13, 2008, 11:49:38 AM
Abita beer - all good!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on October 13, 2008, 11:51:41 AM
Brother Robamy treated me to a bunch of Turbo Dogs in Oacala Saurday, yummy!

So how is the EmmitGlide old man?

Did they fill the bags with Depends for ya?  When you ride up to the store, do they not ask for your AARP card any more?

too bad we couldn't link up - hit the Monster in Law at noon Saturday...left at 4.  Passed up G'ville for the down trip, might hit it on the up trip

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 13, 2008, 11:53:25 AM
Someday sonny boy, when you are ready ,your Padron 80th anny is here waiting...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on October 13, 2008, 06:19:23 PM
You guys crack me up with your talk of R&R and Turbo Dogs.

Hight time you came over here for a bottle of dog and a Stottie with Pease Pudding and Stuffing.

Gan on lads give it a crack wi the gadgies.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 13, 2008, 09:49:20 PM
You guys crack me up with your talk of R&R and Turbo Dogs.

Hight time you came over here for a bottle of dog and a Stottie with Pease Pudding and Stuffing.

Gan on lads give it a crack wi the gadgies.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige

Not sure what you said, Nige, but it sounds like a lot of fun.   :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on October 13, 2008, 09:52:55 PM
Not sure what you said, Nige, but it sounds like a lot of fun.   :pepper:

I don't know about that last sentence iski.

You know how those Limey's are always gettin into trouble with some sort of kinky sex scandal

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 13, 2008, 09:59:12 PM
I don't know about that last sentence iski.

You know how those Limey's are always gettin into trouble with some sort of kinky sex scandal

B B

BB,

Yeah, and I watched all the Monty Python shows so I figure I know a lot about the English & their weird customs like selling dead parrots & collecting a house full of mailmen.  Monty Python was no doubt a primer on Limey life much as All in the Family with Archie Bunker was a primer on American life.

I also watched most of the Fawlty Towers Brit shows & know what to expect in their hotel industry, too.  Hot maids as I recall.

Benny Hill show was about sex - do not remember him with a gadgie though?  No good sex scandals from across the pond lately....

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 13, 2008, 10:20:19 PM
Bubble n squeak.  Blamange.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: icybay on October 14, 2008, 01:17:59 AM
Obama panders to the Friday Beer Thread

Barack Obama: Too Much Pie For One Guy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZOxqVl5oP4
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 14, 2008, 08:00:00 AM
Bubble n squeak.  Blamange.

Think I knew a guy that got blamange from a gal named Bubbles who squeaked a lot.   :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 14, 2008, 08:06:54 AM
With a clotted cream discharge???

Nige, my wife has a good friend from the UK and some of the stuff...eeesh.

Wharton pickle??
Clotted cream?

Crikey!  ;)

I'd love to take a jump across the pond for a few weeks but that wouls require gubbermint intervention as in winning a lotto!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on October 14, 2008, 08:14:22 AM
Now Blamange sounds like something a sheep would get whereas Blancmange is the lovely wobbly soft pink stuff you can eat. Always reminds me of something else when it has a cherry on top!

 ;D

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 14, 2008, 08:15:21 AM
Mike - sure about his pickle - never ask a guy about his pickle.

Clotted cream sounds like one of the symptoms though.



New Zealand beer ad - on time waster scale about a 6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn7u5XvupSU
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 14, 2008, 08:18:43 AM
Now Blamange sounds like something a sheep would get whereas Blancmange is the lovely wobbly soft pink stuff you can eat. Always reminds me of something else when it has a cherry on top!

 ;D

Nige

Like something a sheep would get - blamange - yeah, that guy easily could have caught that from one of his sheep.  When he tried to feed his sheep they would back away from the gate furiously saying "baaaaaaaaaaahd!   baaaaaaaahd!  Except for his favorite sheep, of course.  The one with the ribbon & all.......

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on October 14, 2008, 08:26:31 AM
Someday sonny boy, when you are ready ,your Padron 80th anny is here waiting...

Sitting in: Server Virtuilzation The Great Debate...and no hot IT chicks in sight (but there is one that roughly mimics the shape and size of Jabba the Hut).  Guess VM does not get their motors running, probably process optimization types - that is sexy stuff.  Hell, who doesn't get excited about process optimization?

Will catch up with you one of these days - guess you went right for the  celebration smoke?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 14, 2008, 04:18:10 PM
Thirst!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on October 14, 2008, 04:19:04 PM
Interested in seeing how beer really works?  Click here (http://mithuro.com/presscuefiles/january/beer_goggle.swf).

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 14, 2008, 04:22:20 PM
Good one Jock, kinda like the beer goggles?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on October 14, 2008, 06:40:57 PM
Kinda reminds me of a Sloth with only one eye.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 15, 2008, 08:53:21 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 15, 2008, 09:01:21 AM
(http://www.dormgear.net/images/beer-goggles.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 15, 2008, 09:55:56 AM
(http://pixdaus.com/pics/vxDfk8HbbYQPdHi5TQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 15, 2008, 09:58:34 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mclOxbMyMBI
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 15, 2008, 10:16:09 AM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 15, 2008, 11:37:09 AM
As the crowd slowly parted and angels began to sing.........

(http://www.worldsbiggestpubcrawl.com/admin/Uploads/Images/IMG0848.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 15, 2008, 11:40:15 AM
As the crowd slowly parted and angels began to sing.........

(http://www.worldsbiggestpubcrawl.com/admin/Uploads/Images/IMG0848.jpg)

Jim, is that your basement?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 15, 2008, 11:41:51 AM
Jim, is that your basement?

Yeah Craig, then I woke up
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on October 15, 2008, 11:42:30 AM
Jim, is that your basement?
Just guessin' here but I'm thinkin' not. Inventory too high in that pic. Just sayin  :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 15, 2008, 11:46:49 AM
Just guessin' here but I'm thinkin' not. Inventory too high in that pic. Just sayin  :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :drink: :drink:

No way!  I'm not as tall as you but I can still reach it!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on October 15, 2008, 11:51:00 AM
No way!  I'm not as tall as you but I can still reach it!
quantity :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:....as opposed to height  :bananarock: :bananarock: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 15, 2008, 11:52:44 AM
quantity :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:....as opposed to height  :bananarock: :bananarock: :drink: :drink:

I was only listening to the voices while in York.......

(http://www.gadgets-reviews.com/uimg/beer-glass.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 15, 2008, 12:00:58 PM
Jim, is that your basement?

Here's my basement....

(http://bp2.blogger.com/_wS8Pw8i5AAY/RvPKHPVtcRI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/FGVJL3jJhfU/s400/German-Room02.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 15, 2008, 12:06:09 PM
World of Beer, Tampa, the bottle selection looked to be around 500...Much better than a HD shop...Cheaper too.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 15, 2008, 12:23:43 PM
I love places like that.  Here's one near my house....  Buffalo Brew Pub

Here's their current draft offering (34).
http://www.buffalobrewpub.com/page4.html

Here's a photo of some of their taps.

(http://www.buffalobrewpub.com/img1.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on October 15, 2008, 09:12:27 PM
Now that's a beer garden!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 17, 2008, 07:33:09 AM
WELCOME FRIDAY!!!!
 :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
No  :soapbox:!!
Mike
 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on October 17, 2008, 07:42:51 AM
WELCOME FRIDAY!!!!
 :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
No  :soapbox:!!
Mike
 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

You bet!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 17, 2008, 07:47:50 AM
(http://www.davidstuff.com/humor/normp.jpg)

Sam:What'll you have, Normie?

Norm:"Well, I'm in a gambling mood Sammy. I'll take a glass of whatever comes out of the tap."

Sam:Looks like beer, Norm.

Norm:"Call me Mister Lucky."



 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

On the way to Daytona today.  Happy Beer Friday!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 17, 2008, 08:44:20 AM
"Can I draw you a beer, Norm?"
"No, I know what they look like. Just pour me one."

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 17, 2008, 12:15:17 PM
"Can I draw you a beer, Norm?"
"No, I know what they look like. Just pour me one."


Classic!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on October 17, 2008, 12:43:53 PM
Starting to feel the possibility of cosuming quantities of amber fluid tonight after fighting the week-long hackity-glops...

Is beer not a healing agent? Should I not test the medicinal quality of some sort of ale or other? Do I not owe it to myself to test this theory?

Press 1 on your keyboard if you think I should abstain
Press 2 on your keyboard if you are undecided
Press 3 on your keyboard and a donut will pop out of the dvd drive
Press 4 on your keyboard if you feel I should tip a few
Press 5 on your keyboard to indicate that your 5 key works...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 17, 2008, 01:55:58 PM
Starting to feel the possibility of cosuming quantities of amber fluid tonight after fighting the week-long hackity-glops...

Is beer not a healing agent? Should I not test the medicinal quality of some sort of ale or other? Do I not owe it to myself to test this theory?

Press 1 on your keyboard if you think I should abstain
Press 2 on your keyboard if you are undecided
Press 3 on your keyboard and a donut will pop out of the dvd drive
Press 4 on your keyboard if you feel I should tip a few
Press 5 on your keyboard to indicate that your 5 key works...
Now I know why my dvd drive isn't working. >:(
Da m donuts.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fxdsebeloved on October 17, 2008, 02:36:40 PM
Jim, is that your basement?

I think that might be his garage :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BigR55 on October 17, 2008, 04:29:55 PM
HOUSTON (NBC)- One day you may be able to get the same heart benefit you get from wine in your beer.

Students at Rice University are genetically modifying yeast so it will ferment and make beer, and produce the compound Resveratrol.

Resveratrol has been shown to prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer in animal studies.

Experts suspect it has a similar effect in humans.

Experts say it will be years before the modified beer makes it to your local bar, and until then, more experiments are planned.  

Sounds like you guys need to apply for a grant and help them out for YEARS of R & D! :D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: youker on October 17, 2008, 04:30:20 PM
We have a bar called Flying Saucer in Columbia, SC. The waitresses dress like naught catholic school girls and they have a large selection of beer. I’m sure this place has been mentioned many times in this thread.
 

 
http://www.beerknurd.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on October 17, 2008, 06:15:48 PM
We have a bar called Flying Saucer in Columbia, SC. The waitresses dress like naught catholic school girls and they have a large selection of beer. I’m sure this place has been mentioned many times in this thread.
 

 
http://www.beerknurd.com/


I've had a beer or two there...kool place.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on October 17, 2008, 10:41:54 PM
We have a bar called Flying Saucer in Columbia, SC. The waitresses dress like naught catholic school girls and they have a large selection of beer. I’m sure this place has been mentioned many times in this thread.
 

 
http://www.beerknurd.com/


Could this be heaven?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: AZSSE on October 18, 2008, 11:03:40 AM
Try Tecate and now, Tecate Lite - in cans only, bottles do something to the taste.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MikeD on October 18, 2008, 02:16:24 PM
I love places like that.  Here's one near my house....  Buffalo Brew Pub

Here's their current draft offering (34).
http://www.buffalobrewpub.com/page4.html

Here's a photo of some of their taps.

(http://www.buffalobrewpub.com/img1.gif)

A Mellow Mushroom, pizza joint her in GA, recently changed owners and the new on owner is installing 30 taps!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on October 18, 2008, 02:24:58 PM
A Mellow Mushroom, pizza joint her in GA, recently changed owners and the new on owner is installing 30 taps!

Atta Boy!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 21, 2008, 07:42:47 AM
"Can I draw you a beer, Norm?"
"No, I know what they look like. Just pour me one."


Sam to Norm, (obviously coming inside from the rain), "Still pouring Norm?"

Norm, "I was about to ask you the same thing"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 21, 2008, 08:17:52 AM
"How's it going Mr. Peterson?"

"It's a dog eat dog world, Woody & I'm wearing Milk Bone underwear."

(http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/1/1d/180px-Cheers_on_the_simpsons.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 21, 2008, 08:18:49 AM
What would you say to a beer, Norm?"
"Hiya, sailor. New in town?"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 21, 2008, 08:44:04 AM
How's life treating you Norm?

"Like a baby treats a diaper"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 21, 2008, 08:48:19 AM
Coach: How about a beer, Norm?
   
Norm:  Hey I'm high on life, Coach.  Of course, beer is my
          life.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on October 21, 2008, 09:24:43 AM
I don't drink anymore-I don't drink any less either...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 21, 2008, 09:27:25 AM
Being to day is not Friday but a special inbibment day just the same it will be :

http://www.blantonsbourbon.com/DefaultFlash.aspx
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on October 21, 2008, 09:33:22 AM
Being to day is not Friday but a special inbibment day just the same it will be :

http://www.blantonsbourbon.com/DefaultFlash.aspx

Thats some fine stuff there sir! Thanks for the tip.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 21, 2008, 09:35:11 AM
I am looking forward to sharing with Iski and smoking AJ's cigars this afternoon...I'd like to get out here and go home andf get Jake (DelHommobile)...Tough to beat!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on October 21, 2008, 09:37:53 AM
Being to day is not Friday but a special inbibment day just the same it will be :

http://www.blantonsbourbon.com/DefaultFlash.aspx
Have not had the pleasure. Comparative analysis required. Blantons vs Makers ?? Anybody  :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 21, 2008, 09:44:05 AM
Being to day is not Friday but a special inbibment day just the same it will be :

http://www.


Looks like it might be some good stuff, I'll have to look for some. They have a new small batch whiskey made here in Colorado I'm going to try this weekend, Stranahan's.

http://www.stranahans.com/index.php?q=home
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 21, 2008, 09:46:36 AM
I bet AJ's cigars are great - heard about them already.

Can tell you later about the Blantons/Makers comparison, Howie. Looking forward to sharing AJ's cigars & a drink or ? with Miker later.



Salt mine is calling unfortunately & must perform labor to be rewarded with filthy lucre at a later date first........
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 21, 2008, 09:47:38 AM
 ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 21, 2008, 09:48:42 AM
Being I am a Makers Ambassador #435427 and my barrel is going to be ready in a few years, I'd have to say the Blanton's has a little more depth of flavor, a little sharper start.   Is it better? I think the answer is each is different enough to have both on hand.  I will mix Makers sometimes...with lemonade, into bbq sauce, with coke even but the Blanton's, always neat or with a couple of ice cubes to open it up, never mixed.

This reminds me, maybe we can get 29 members that enjoy a Makers and get a CVO barrel going, it can be 6 years or more before it is ready.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 21, 2008, 10:10:36 AM
Being to day is not Friday but a special inbibment day just the same it will be :

http://www.blantonsbourbon.com/DefaultFlash.aspx

But you need to work on your form all week!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on October 21, 2008, 10:11:50 AM
Being I am a Makers Ambassador #435427 and my barrel is going to be ready in a few years, I'd have to say the Blanton's has a little more depth of flavor, a little sharper start.   Is it better? I think the answer is each is different enough to have both on hand.  I will mix Makers sometimes...with lemonade, into bbq sauce, with coke even but the Blanton's, always neat or with a couple of ice cubes to open it up, never mixed.

This reminds me, maybe we can get 29 members that enjoy a Makers and get a CVO barrel going, it can be 6 years or more before it is ready.
I am Maker's Ambassador #796773. Love the shtuff and can't bring myself to mix. Drink of preference is shaken (over ice) and quickly strained  :alcohol: Thanks for the input Mike(s)

You review will prompt an execution attempt on my part.

Latest two acquisitions are Eagle Rare "10 year aged" and Ridgemont Reserve 1792. The two were recently presented as gifts. Have not popped the top. Yet!! Anyone care to opine on these two?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on October 21, 2008, 10:25:08 AM
I've had many bottles of all mentioned this morning.  All are excellent.  My go to bourbon has become Makers.  I always have on hand and it's easier to find than the others.  I've wanted to have a collection of the fine bourbons but it never lasts long.  The only other one I would add to the list is Michters.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 21, 2008, 10:33:16 AM
I am Maker's Ambassador #796773. Love the shtuff and can't bring myself to mix. Drink of preference is shaken (over ice) and quickly strained  :alcohol: Thanks for the input Mike(s)

You review will prompt an execution attempt on my part.

Latest two acquisitions are Eagle Rare "10 year aged" and Ridgemont Reserve 1792. The two were recently presented as gifts. Have not popped the top. Yet!! Anyone care to opine on these two?

The Eagle Rare is great!  The Ridgemount ain't varnish thinner either, drink up!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 21, 2008, 10:34:49 AM
I've had many bottles of all mentioned this morning.  All are excellent.  My go to bourbon has become Makers.  I always have on hand and it's easier to find than the others.  I've wanted to have a collection of the fine bourbons but it never lasts long.  The only other one I would add to the list is Michters.

Makers is so consistant and easy to find....I have tried for years to collect them, but alas, I have failed...
Michter, noted.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 21, 2008, 10:48:59 AM
Knob Creek is my go to.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: icybay on October 21, 2008, 10:51:05 AM
This reminds me, maybe we can get 29 members that enjoy a Makers and get a CVO barrel going, it can be 6 years or more before it is ready.


Where do I sign up? How much is a whole barrel? Why didn't you bring this up six years ago???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 21, 2008, 10:53:00 AM
Isnt it obvious? I am stupid.  Mine is still 3 years away. 

We could just buy a barrel and fill it with bottled Makers.
Then we would not have a ride destination in 6 years.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on October 21, 2008, 10:57:30 AM
Makers is so consistant and easy to find....I have tried for years to collect them, but alas, I have failed...
Michter, noted.
The Makers C-gars aren't too shabby either!!  :beatnik:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 21, 2008, 11:01:20 AM
There is no splainin why.  I prefered cigar flavored cigars with bourbon flavored bourbon..Stubborn I guess.
If you saw the tabbacy they used for those flavored cigars , you infuse them with something too!

If you decide to escape the frozen darkeness and come visit south florida this winter, I have 2 or three of them you can smoke...in the warm sunshine.

You like what you like!  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 21, 2008, 11:04:27 AM
This reminds me, maybe we can get 29 members that enjoy a Makers and get a CVO barrel going, it can be 6 years or more before it is ready.


Where do I sign up? How much is a whole barrel? Why didn't you bring this up six years ago???

On their web page.

http://www.ambassador.makersmark.com/ambinfo.aspx
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 22, 2008, 08:55:36 AM
Great time last might meeting Miker & all & smoking AJ's smokes.  Heckuva office - jealous/envious - nuttin' like that where I live in the sticks.   Great conversations, beer, margaritas, and smokes.  Life is good except.....


Gotta get to work now.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on October 22, 2008, 11:38:29 AM
I love the Blantons, keep a bottle on hand for those Friday or Saturday nights when we are playing pool. I usually drink Absolut and Tonic w/a twist, but do an occasional "breath of the bourbon" over a little cracked ice...

I had a real hankerin' for a ceegar last weekend, but never got out to get one. Hopefully, I'll be able to fulfill my cravin' this weekend!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 22, 2008, 01:13:42 PM
Why wait?
Do it now.
Mike :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on October 22, 2008, 02:24:56 PM
not enough time during the week to really slo down and enjoy one...up at 3:30, work by 5:00-leave 3:30, work out till 5:30-6:00-home, walk dog, fix his dinner, fix our dinner, eat with wifey, bed at 9:00-9:30-lather, rinse, repeat...

So the weekend is-
Up at 8:00-8:30, slowly get self together, make some breakfast (don't know 'bout youse guys, but would love a delivery service for breakfast sometimes, someone should come up with that) scratch around till 10:30-11:00 unless riding...do stuff 'round the house till it is time to grill...then slide down into the basement for fun and libations!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 22, 2008, 02:28:47 PM
That room done yet? 

 :worthless:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on October 22, 2008, 03:16:46 PM
There is no splainin why.  I prefered cigar flavored cigars with bourbon flavored bourbon..Stubborn I guess.
If you saw the tabbacy they used for those flavored cigars , you infuse them with something too!

If you decide to escape the frozen darkeness and come visit south florida this winter, I have 2 or three of them you can smoke...in the warm sunshine.

You like what you like!  :2vrolijk_21:
Not a cigar aficionado by any stretch. Just know what I like and welcome recommendations. Didn't realize they use crappy tabbacy or infused them with anything. Here's from their site... what aren't they tellin me here  :confused5:


Quote
Cigars with Gold Wax
A great cigar to celebrate that special occassion. Long leaf tobacco grown in the Dominican Republic from Cuban seed. Each robusto size (6x50) cigar is hand made just like our bourbon, and aromatically seasoned with Maker's Mark. Sealed in a glass tube to preserve the flavor and hand-dipped in metallic gold wax.

Thanks for the South Florida smokeout offer. Would like nuthin more  :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 22, 2008, 04:40:18 PM
It is what you like that is important!  I liked Makers so me bean a dummy buys a box of the makers smokes...I no likey so then they are bad...Serious about some sun...If I could one of these kids out I'd have a spare room, you'd just have to ride a hand shift bike or the dyna, which would be funnier..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 22, 2008, 07:00:57 PM
You.......I can't......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 22, 2008, 07:26:05 PM
Have a new favorite bourbon now thanks to you Miker - Blantons.  Very smooth, great flavor.

Hope it only cost $10 a bottle or so........ :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 22, 2008, 07:28:30 PM
I think that is the Eagle Rare...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 22, 2008, 07:32:55 PM
Ok.  Hope they defeather it before they bottle it.  I'd pay extra for the kind with no feathers.

(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/61/28/fddkSpiritsBy_NameAllEagle_Rare_10_Year_Old_Kentucky_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey-resized200.gif)


mmmmmmmmm......
(http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/0/6066/28_2008/blantons.preview.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 22, 2008, 07:56:17 PM
Padron Anny's and Blanton's.....Another notch in my belt of ruination.   ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 22, 2008, 08:07:55 PM
Not so bad living in ruination with Padrons & Blantons.

Sam's Octoberfest good stuff too.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on October 22, 2008, 08:10:21 PM
It is what you like that is important!  I liked Makers so me bean a dummy buys a box of the makers smokes...I no likey so then they are bad...Serious about some sun...If I could one of these kids out I'd have a spare room, you'd just have to ride a hand shift bike or the dyna, which would be funnier..
Momma says.... beggars can't be choosers  :trailer:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 23, 2008, 07:06:28 AM
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd241/evilways636/whiskey.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on October 23, 2008, 12:06:43 PM
Yeah, Mikes fault my wife really likes this one as well now................

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on October 23, 2008, 12:10:24 PM
Ok.  Hope they defeather it before they bottle it.  I'd pay extra for the kind with no feathers.

(http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/61/28/fddkSpiritsBy_NameAllEagle_Rare_10_Year_Old_Kentucky_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey-resized200.gif)


mmmmmmmmm......
(http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl1/0/6066/28_2008/blantons.preview.jpg)

Yeppers, that's the stuff...Blantons is the schiznet!!!

have not as of yet had the Eagle branding yet...perhaps this weekend...

Miker-room is still not complete, been trying to get a part-time job as I need about $1,200.00 more to finish it. So many people are jobless that no one wants to hire afternoon/evening help anymore. they all want someone who can work any shift so's they can move the schedule around...I will definitely let y'all know when it is done for the official CVO launch party!!!   :pineapple: :2vrolijk_21: (pineapple, official symbol of hospitality and welcome)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 24, 2008, 07:18:51 AM
Welcome Friday, where the h**l you been and what took you so long to get here?
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FUZZNUTS on October 24, 2008, 07:36:11 AM
I like my single malt scotches and blends, but has anyone tried Johnnie Walker Green? For the price, it's a hell of deal. Taste good too! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 24, 2008, 08:14:27 AM
It's Friday!!! :pepper: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 24, 2008, 08:16:13 AM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 24, 2008, 08:35:50 AM
(http://www.lensavage.com/tgif.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on October 24, 2008, 08:54:19 AM
Dear God,

 Please make it Four 'o clock so's I can go home and drink beer...TGIF!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on October 24, 2008, 10:52:47 AM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fxdsebeloved on October 24, 2008, 12:04:42 PM
I'm gettin' thirsty
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 24, 2008, 12:10:58 PM
Beeerrr!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 24, 2008, 01:40:25 PM
Took me almost a minute to get this one:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/86/226668880_231b34c016_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 24, 2008, 01:54:35 PM
Dear God,

 Please make it Four 'o clock so's I can go home and drink beer...TGIF!!!
2 Hrs. 6 Mins. to go.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fxdsebeloved on October 24, 2008, 04:15:47 PM
45 min and drooling 8)  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 24, 2008, 04:24:54 PM
Not waiting anymore! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
Mike
 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fxdsebeloved on October 24, 2008, 04:28:05 PM
Not waiting anymore! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
Mike
 :drink: :drink: :drink:

Mike have one for me 30 min and counting
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 24, 2008, 04:29:27 PM
Mike have one for me 30 min and counting
Done! :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
You look real thirsty.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fxdsebeloved on October 24, 2008, 04:30:47 PM
Beeerrr!

I find it sad that Homer gets as many veiws as the beer Girls  :-\
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on October 24, 2008, 04:46:26 PM
 :drink: AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH down the hatch.  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 27, 2008, 08:17:21 AM
Yesterday we rode to Boston for lunch - waited until our friends got home from church, so a little bit of a late start.  The cafe closed at 2, but they let us in to eat anyway even with the "Closed" sign on the door.  Had to eat what they had left - roast & chicken & brownie pie - very good. Then we went to the only other place open in Boston - an antique store.  Found out we missed the Boston Marathon - that was this last Saturday. Anyway, they don't serve beer in Boston on Sundays so we went to the lake & drank icy cold

(http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A1652/165295/300_165295.jpg)

and smoked cigars.  Blue skies, temps in the 70's, beautiful day.  Great day for a ride.  Next weekend it's a ride to the Seafood Festival in Appalachicola for oysters & beer on the porch of the old Gibson Hotel. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 28, 2008, 06:57:12 PM
53 hrs. 3 mins. and counting! ;)
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on October 29, 2008, 07:33:15 PM
53 hrs. 3 mins. and counting! ;)
Mike
 :drink:

Lol Mike ............ better for me I'm closer to the weekend than you. Mind I had a beer Wednesday tonight rounded off with a little JD on ze rocks.

By the way, none of you have mentioned Buffalo Trace ....... seems pretty durned fine to me.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 29, 2008, 08:23:48 PM
Lol Mike ............ better for me I'm closer to the weekend than you. Mind I had a beer Wednesday tonight rounded off with a little JD on ze rocks.

By the way, none of you have mentioned Buffalo Trace ....... seems pretty durned fine to me.

Nige

Ha! I have Friday off, so I get to start tomorrow night! :pepper:

Never had Buffalo Trace, I'll have to get some. I am going to a wedding in Estes Park this weekend, bringing some of the Stranahans Colorado whiskey, I haven't opened it yet! We're spending the weekend!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 30, 2008, 07:01:39 PM
Lol Mike ............ better for me I'm closer to the weekend than you. Mind I had a beer Wednesday tonight rounded off with a little JD on ze rocks.

By the way, none of you have mentioned Buffalo Trace ....... seems pretty durned fine to me.

Nige
Nige,
I too didn't wait for Friday ( never do ) a group of friends have been getting together every Wednesday nite for the past 25 years in what we call council meeting. We cook something on the grill and drink until we solve all of the problems of the day.
Don't solve too many problems but we have a good time!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 30, 2008, 07:07:21 PM
Ha! I have Friday off, so I get to start tomorrow night! :pepper:

Never had Buffalo Trace, I'll have to get some. I am going to a wedding in Estes Park this weekend, bringing some of the Stranahans Colorado whiskey, I haven't opened it yet! We're spending the weekend!  :drink:

Talon,
Never had Stranahans Colorado whiskey, Haven't seen it around here. I look and give it a try. I'm sipping a Blanton's with 3 frozen cubicles now.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on October 30, 2008, 07:09:14 PM
Talon,
Never had Stranahans Colorado whiskey, Haven't seen it around here. I look and give it a try. I'm sipping a Blanton's with 3 frozen cubicles now.
Mike
 :drink:

Hmmmm frozen cubicles - reminds me of being at junior school at the outside swimming pool.

 :nervous:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 30, 2008, 07:16:54 PM
You had ice in the pool?  :o
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 30, 2008, 10:51:22 PM
Talon,
Never had Stranahans Colorado whiskey, Haven't seen it around here. I look and give it a try. I'm sipping a Blanton's with 3 frozen cubicles now.
Mike
 :drink:

It's fairly new and real small batch, make about 3 barrels a week, just outside Denver, I haven't tried mine yet, will this weekend, but the gut at the liquor store really likes it.

http://www.stranahans.com/index.php?q=batch

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on October 31, 2008, 05:08:58 AM
It's fairly new and real small batch, make about 3 barrels a week, just outside Denver, I haven't tried mine yet, will this weekend, but the gut at the liquor store really likes it.

http://www.stranahans.com/index.php?q=batch

 :huepfenlol2: :nervous:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 31, 2008, 07:58:23 AM
It's fairly new and real small batch, make about 3 barrels a week, just outside Denver, I haven't tried mine yet, will this weekend, but the gut at the liquor store really likes it.

http://www.stranahans.com/index.php?q=batch


Give us a report once you try it. I don't think 3 barrels a week would keep me supplied. I have Evan Williams on 3 shifts now and Makers Mark may have to expand.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 31, 2008, 09:14:53 AM
Yesterday had a choice - London's Pride or

(http://www.smithwick.org/steves/junk/Smithwick%27s+Irish+Ale.jpg)

Smithwicks - very good. Different flavor.

Beer Friday started Thursday night this week.  Will continue into Berr Saturday & Beer Sunday if my Beer Plan succeeds.


 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 31, 2008, 02:21:43 PM
 :huepfenjump3:
iski,
Go for it man. :drink: :drink: :drink:
I love it when a plan comes together!  ;D
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 31, 2008, 03:00:54 PM
:huepfenjump3:
iski,
Go for it man. :drink: :drink: :drink:
I love it when a plan comes together!  ;D
Mike
 :drink:

Mike,

The plan to drink cold beer tomorrow is done!

(http://www.fl-seafood.com/i/apalach_fest.jpg)

(http://k41.pbase.com/v3/49/23849/1/44207936.Veranda.jpg)

(http://www.pelicanwatchapalachicola.com/images/Apalachicola.jpg)

(http://www.theshroyers.com/tortola/beer_sunset.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on October 31, 2008, 05:32:29 PM
Mike,

The plan to drink cold beer tomorrow is done!

(http://www.fl-seafood.com/i/apalach_fest.jpg)

(http://k41.pbase.com/v3/49/23849/1/44207936.Veranda.jpg)

(http://www.pelicanwatchapalachicola.com/images/Apalachicola.jpg)

(http://www.theshroyers.com/tortola/beer_sunset.jpg)
You are my Hero! :beerchug:
Just started on my first Blanton's & 3 frozen cubicles.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 02, 2008, 11:23:28 AM
Me?  Naw.....

(http://cm1.dotspotter.com/media/0/37/71/paris2.0.0.0x0.432x403.jpeg)

 :drink: :drink: :drink:

Yesterday - Blue sky, no wind, flat ocean, cold beer, 200 mile ride with good friends, lots of it next to the Gulf of Mexico.  Great day to be alive, greater day to be riding!

 :drink: :drink: :drink:

Enjoyed this one especially:
(http://www.sevenpack.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/SamSmithIPA.jpg)

& this one, too:
(http://www.belmontbrewing.com/beerdinner19/anchorsteam_bottle.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on November 02, 2008, 11:51:53 AM
Anchors AWAY that's what I say :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 02, 2008, 02:59:18 PM
If the anchors were away he couldn't post the picture! ;)
Mike
 :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on November 02, 2008, 04:53:03 PM
He could always PM everyone with anchors away , couldn't he ? Dood's arm isn't that long :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on November 02, 2008, 06:51:47 PM
Enjoyed a few at the Cool Springs location this weekend...

http://www.boscosbeer.com (http://www.boscosbeer.com)

Nice place...good beer!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 05, 2008, 10:11:28 AM
It's Wednesday, time to start drinking! Especially since I ain't had one since last night at 9:30!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 05, 2008, 10:12:52 AM
It was $1 margarita night last night....I need a bloody mary STAT!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fxdsebeloved on November 05, 2008, 01:37:38 PM
Can Someone get me a BEER please!!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 05, 2008, 04:26:10 PM
It was $1 margarita night last night....I need a bloody mary STAT!

(http://images.onesite.com/blogs.telegraph.co.uk/user/peter_foster/bloody_mary2.jpg)




(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=90432;image)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 06, 2008, 10:54:22 AM
Hey Nige, just saw a new line of work for you, Uk beer police. Just watched a segment on the news, use to be that 9 out 10 beers sold in the UK were ales, now it's the opposite, I don't believe this, but they say that 9 out of 10 are lagers. So the local ale brewers have put together a group that go around to pubs and test the condition and quality of their beer. Now that's the job I'd like to have.  :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 06, 2008, 03:04:06 PM
Hey Nige, just saw a new line of work for you, Uk beer police. Just watched a segment on the news, use to be that 9 out 10 beers sold in the UK were ales, now it's the opposite, I don't believe this, but they say that 9 out of 10 are lagers. So the local ale brewers have put together a group that go around to pubs and test the condition and quality of their beer. Now that's the job I'd like to have.  :2vrolijk_21: :drink:

Been doin that job for years Craig.

 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 06, 2008, 03:29:14 PM
Been doin that job for years Craig.

 ;)

Yea, but they'll pay you, and the beer is free!!! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 06, 2008, 05:06:50 PM
Riding out to the lake in a few.   :pepper:

Blue sky, temps in the 70's, no wind.   :2vrolijk_21:

Brews, ceegars, and a lake sunset shining through a few cypress trees ain't a bad way to end a Thursday.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2069/dogbeer2ey.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 06, 2008, 06:34:21 PM
Riding out to the lake in a few.   :pepper:

Blue sky, temps in the 70's, no wind.   :2vrolijk_21:

Brews, ceegars, and a lake sunset shining through a few cypress trees ain't a bad way to end a Thursday.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2069/dogbeer2ey.jpg)
Wish I could join you. :)
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 07, 2008, 07:49:05 AM
It's finally here, I'm soooooo glad!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2008, 08:30:01 AM
Wish I could join you. :)
Mike
 :drink:

Nice ride in to the lake - cold ride back home.  They have a burn ring/barrel with plenty of split wood so it's pretty fancy stuff there for outdoor heat & all.    :2vrolijk_21:

TGIF!

(http://www.photoroamings.com/Images/Goa_2000/Goa_2000_JPGs/sunset_beer.JPG)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on November 07, 2008, 08:42:48 AM
Nice ride in to the lake - cold ride back home.  They have a burn ring/barrel with plenty of split wood so it's pretty fancy stuff there for outdoor heat & all.    :2vrolijk_21:

TGIF!

(http://www.photoroamings.com/Images/Goa_2000/Goa_2000_JPGs/sunset_beer.JPG)
You are kidding.... aren't you???  :shocked2:


As a side note... it's been a busy beer week here in the 'Cuse. Check this out.... http://syracusebeerweek.com/?q=calendar/2008/W45


Been along week of cerveza tasting here  :drink: :drink: :drink:   .... and the weekend has just begun  :bananarock: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2008, 08:49:47 AM
You are kidding.... aren't you???  :shocked2:

As a side note... it's been a busy beer week here in the 'Cuse. Check this out.... http://syracusebeerweek.com/?q=calendar/2008/W45


Been along week of cerveza tasting here  :drink: :drink: :drink:   .... and the weekend has just begun  :bananarock: :bananarock:

Me? Kidding?  :huepfenlol2:

For my north Florida standards of coldology, a ride in the 50's is considered "cold".  Not as cold as NY standards of course.  But it was darn chilly.  Days in the 70's & nights in the 50's & 60's make great riding weather.   :2vrolijk_21:

Lots of beer activities there, Howie!  What is the deal on that "Magic Hat"? 

(http://www.compunicate.com/Lamma-zine/Blog/2006-12/Typically-sunset-beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on November 07, 2008, 08:53:27 AM
Must be time to  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 07, 2008, 08:57:20 AM
tomorrow is http://www.phantomgourmetbeer.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2008, 09:00:31 AM
Magoo, beer thirty for me today begins at noon.  Not sure when it ends, have not planned that far ahead.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://santaschristmaspics.com/images/misc/beer-xmas-tree%5B1%5D.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 07, 2008, 09:04:04 AM
Magoo, beer thirty for me today begins at noon.  Not sure when it ends, have not planned that far ahead.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://santaschristmaspics.com/images/misc/beer-xmas-tree%5B1%5D.jpg)

Meee too!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 07, 2008, 09:04:43 AM
I definitely live in the wrong state...beerfests everywhere except the Great Commonwealth...if only I lived in the Great White North...I hear if you get a beer with a mouse in it, you get a case for free...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 07, 2008, 09:05:28 AM
I have off from today until THURSDAY...gotta check back in from Libbo 1600 Wed.

We do AWESOME 96's here.

Sam Adams Honey Porter on the menu - killed the Octoberfest and can't find Rolling Rock Red in Eastern NC (heathens)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2008, 09:06:03 AM
tomorrow is http://www.phantomgourmetbeer.com/

Back home we had beer festivals.  That one looks like fun Naitram!  I miss those beer festivals especially in the Fall.  

Of colurse back home we had lots of folks with a strong beer making heritage - Czechs & Germans.  Suppose the swamp water way back when in Florida did not lend itself to great beer making.   :nixweiss:

On a brighter note, we do get to enjoy the beer made by others in other parts of the country & world who know what they are doing, & do it well!

Mike

(http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/images/products/Beer-Gift-Baskets/Twelve-Beer-Bucket-Gift-Basket.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2008, 09:09:58 AM
Meee too!

My secret plan is to get a very large truck & steal borrow your ceegar store/bar emporium & move it to north Florida where we heathens could use a ceegar store like the one you have in Delray.

 ;)

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2008, 09:11:21 AM
I definitely live in the wrong state...beerfests everywhere except the Great Commonwealth...if only I lived in the Great White North...I hear if you get a beer with a mouse in it, you get a case for free...

Ok, I'll bite..... tell about the mouse deal?  You are just kidding, right?   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2008, 09:14:08 AM
I have off from today until THURSDAY...gotta check back in from Libbo 1600 Wed.

We do AWESOME 96's here.

Sam Adams Honey Porter on the menu - killed the Octoberfest and can't find Rolling Rock Red in Eastern NC (heathens)

Had the Octoberfest the other night at Outback - again.  It's a real favorite of mine.

Have fun on your week off!   :pepper: 

The CVO coins voices are telling me to take the rest of the day off, but so far my voices do not fully recognize the authority lf their voices.  I may have to pull rank........

 :drink: :drink: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on November 07, 2008, 09:16:39 AM
Magoo, beer thirty for me today begins at noon.  Not sure when it ends, have not planned that far ahead.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://santaschristmaspics.com/images/misc/beer-xmas-tree%5B1%5D.jpg)

Looks like you are going to be at it a while with that big a stack to work on.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 07, 2008, 09:16:50 AM
Ok, I'll bite..... tell about the mouse deal?  You are just kidding, right?   :nixweiss:

It is a line from an obscure beer drinkers comedy known as Strange Brew, starring Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas from Second City TV...I am a veritable warehouse of useless knowledge that shall forever get me nowhere...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2008, 09:20:37 AM
Looks like you are going to be at it a while with that big a stack to work on.

It's a worthy cause!

 :drink:

(http://www.leylandhomebrew.com/usrimage/tooheys-logo.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on November 07, 2008, 09:30:03 AM
It's nice to retreat here for a  :drink: when I have read other threads that make me think.

So pleasant to relax and have a brew at a favorite watering hole or just on the porch with a good cigar and let the world pass by.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on November 07, 2008, 09:33:19 AM
The Thristy Beaver in Nelson was good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2008, 09:34:11 AM
It's nice to retreat here for a  :drink: when I have read other threads that make me think.

So pleasant to relax and have a brew at a favorite watering hole or just on the porch with a good cigar and let the world pass by.

It's the simpler things in life, Rog, that make us the happiest.  

(http://www.prouten.id.au/images/pagemaster/Sunset5.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BLM777 on November 07, 2008, 09:36:12 AM
Don't know if any of you have tried this one yet, but if you haven't.....don't.... Mercy, I've either blown out my taste buds or Polygamy Porter leaves an aftertaste like the whole Russian army crept in, crapped and crept out..... :smilie_daumenneg:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on November 07, 2008, 09:39:17 AM
It's the simpler things in life, Rog, that make us the happiest.  



So true.................
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 07, 2008, 09:40:36 AM
Agreed.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 07, 2008, 09:53:29 AM
Ok, I'll bite..... tell about the mouse deal?  You are just kidding, right?   :nixweiss:

OK - tell me you are kidding.

Strange Brew - holy crap, gotta Blockbuster that and watch it again.  That was my Full Metal Jacket of high school...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 07, 2008, 10:02:02 AM
"I was the last one left after the nuclear holocaust, eh. The whole world had been destroyed, like U.S. blew up Russia and Russia blew up U.S. Fortunately, I had been offworld at the time. There wasn't much to do. All the bowling alleys had been wrecked. So's I spent most of my time looking for beer."

Bob
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 07, 2008, 10:05:39 AM
"My brother and I always said that drowning in a vat of beer would be like dying and going to heaven, but this aint heaven, this sucks!"

All the talent that came out of Second City TV...rivalled that of the original Saturday Night Live cast...great stuff. Calls for a celebration in my humble opinion...someone pass me a beer, eh?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 07, 2008, 10:06:48 AM
Hoseheads unite!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 07, 2008, 10:07:43 AM
 :)

"ya hoser"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 07, 2008, 10:10:38 AM
I'm going to Blockbuster and the beer store tonight... :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 07, 2008, 10:18:31 AM
Don't forget the the sausages either , eh,  ya knob.   ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 07, 2008, 10:21:18 AM
:)

"ya hoser"

Strange Brew has been added to your Queue.

Wonder if my 6 year old will like it...he is quite the SW's aficionado of late

Doug McKenzie: I am your father, Luke. Give in to the dark side of the force, you knob.
Bob McKenzie: He saw Jedi 17 times, eh.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 07, 2008, 10:22:27 AM
It is a line from an obscure beer drinkers comedy known as Strange Brew, starring Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas from Second City TV...I am a veritable warehouse of useless knowledge that shall forever get me nowhere...

Doug McKenzie: Yeah. OK, well, uh, we found, uh, this mouse in a bottle of YOUR BEER, eh. Like, we was at a party and, uh, a friend of ours - a COP - had some, and HE PUKED. And he said, uh, come here and get free beer or, uh, he'll press charges.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 07, 2008, 10:34:25 AM
Bob McKenzie: If I didn't have puke breath, I'd kiss you.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 07, 2008, 10:35:00 AM
 :apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: I am totally digging this movie flashback moment...where is my dog skunkie???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 07, 2008, 10:36:40 AM
Y'know, I may just have to buy it for our viewing pleasure in Outer Banks...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 07, 2008, 10:42:25 AM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on November 07, 2008, 02:24:04 PM
Recently in Illinois I can buy Shiner.  God bless Texas!  My liver hates me.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 07, 2008, 02:31:49 PM
Recently in Illinois I can buy Shiner.  God bless Texas!  My liver hates me.

Yea, it's showing up in more and more places, was in St Louis and a pub there had it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fxdsebeloved on November 07, 2008, 03:12:58 PM
:apple: :carrot: :jalapeno: I am totally digging this movie flashback moment...where is my dog skunkie???


http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1768423449/

A little movie trailer for ya    :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 07, 2008, 07:43:39 PM
Recently in Illinois I can buy Shiner.  God bless Texas!  My liver hates me.

While traveling back from vacation last week I asked my wife the nurse what the recommended analgesic is for a liver ache.  I really really like beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 08, 2008, 01:57:10 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 13, 2008, 11:39:56 AM
Mid-day Thursday, time to get this topic up and running! Think I'll go to Total Beverage and hunt around for some yummy libations. I also feel the need to get a stogie...

 Not sure beer-wise what I'll end up with, I'll just have to see what they have to offer right now. Hopefully, something in a Shiner-Bock, maybe a Spoetzel? And perhaps a Hefeweisen of some breed would be in line...hmmmm
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 13, 2008, 11:45:40 AM
I've just gotten four litre bottles of one of my Faves in - mind I'm kinda thinkin one of em won't last until tomorrow.

 :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 13, 2008, 12:08:10 PM
Hiya Nige!

 What kind o' flavor is that one packing?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on November 13, 2008, 12:12:40 PM
Hey, it's not Friday. You're going to get me all excited, then I'm going to have a hangover tomorrow........thanks!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 13, 2008, 12:16:20 PM
Hiya Nige!

 What kind o' flavor is that one packing?

Top beer, worlds best blonde. when in belgium drink everything, its all fabulous if you love a beer with character!

Brewed with natural ingredients:
Spring water
Malted barley and corn
Aromatic malt (special germination and kilning regime)
unique Leffe yeast ( top fermenting ale yeast)
hops
Brewed following the authentic and unique recipe
Brewed with state of the art technology with deep respect for the classic abbey beer brewing process.

Taste: Light aromatic, full-bodied delicate sweetness & flavor balance

Has to be served in its own glass, just adds to the flavour.

"It's good chit man" ( Hoistism )

Nige

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 13, 2008, 12:40:19 PM
Need I say anything?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 13, 2008, 12:48:18 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 13, 2008, 01:07:41 PM
Top beer, worlds best blonde. when in belgium drink everything, its all fabulous if you love a beer with character!

Brewed with natural ingredients:
Spring water
Malted barley and corn
Aromatic malt (special germination and kilning regime)
unique Leffe yeast ( top fermenting ale yeast)
hops
Brewed following the authentic and unique recipe
Brewed with state of the art technology with deep respect for the classic abbey beer brewing process.

Taste: Light aromatic, full-bodied delicate sweetness & flavor balance

Has to be served in its own glass, just adds to the flavour.

"It's good chit man" ( Hoistism )

Nige



After a description like that, I must go on a search, or pilgrimage as it were, and is, all of such and then some...in order to procure, or purchase with intent to consume and/or drink the aforementioned beverage in question. Was it questioned? Was there an answer? Uh, yeah...think I'll try to find some.

Thanks Nige! I think I've seen this at Total Bev...got my fingers crossed, and my eyes...
Title: B.C. brewery toasts tough times with Bailout Bitter beer
Post by: naitram on November 13, 2008, 02:57:59 PM
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 | 4:06 PM ET Comments13Recommend25
The Canadian Press

A microbrewery in British Columbia is toasting the current economic downturn by launching a special brand of recession-style beer.

Howe Sound Brewery has named its most bitter-tasting brew Bailout Bitter in honour of the government bailouts of the financial sector that have taken place in an attempt to mitigate the global financial crisis.

Calling it "bitter ale for bitter times," the brewery said the new beer will cost less than its other brands.

A pint of Bailout Bitter will sell for $5.50, or about $1 less per glass than other brews, at the company's restaurant and pub, located in Squamish, B.C., north of Vancouver.

The company is also planning to sell one-litre bottles of the new ale in the coming weeks, at a price less than the $7.10 per one-litre bottle it charges for some of its current brands. The price per bottle hasn't been set yet as the company waits for bottling approval from provincial government.

"We are trying to inject a little bit of humour into this dire economic situation, while still responding in a serious way to these tough times," the brewery's co-owner, Leslie Fenn, said of the new brand.

Fenn said because the brewery is small, it can produce a timely new brand faster than its larger competitors.

The idea was hatched about two months ago, when impacts of the global financial crisis began, he said.

The Howe Sound Brewery, which started in 1996, produces about 10,000 litres of beer per week. The brewery makes 12 different types of beer, which are bottled by hand and sold primarily at liquor stores in B.C. and Alberta.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on November 13, 2008, 03:00:04 PM
Every cloud a silver lining.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 13, 2008, 03:06:52 PM
After a description like that, I must go on a search, or pilgrimage as it were, and is, all of such and then some...in order to procure, or purchase with intent to consume and/or drink the aforementioned beverage in question. Was it questioned? Was there an answer? Uh, yeah...think I'll try to find some.

Thanks Nige! I think I've seen this at Total Bev...got my fingers crossed, and my eyes...

Unlike British Cask Beers Leffe Blonde is best served cold.

Enjoy.

Nige
Title: Re: B.C. brewery toasts tough times with Bailout Bitter beer
Post by: BalDeagle on November 13, 2008, 03:10:13 PM
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 | 4:06 PM ET Comments13Recommend25
The Canadian Press

A microbrewery in British Columbia is toasting the current economic downturn by launching a special brand of recession-style beer.

Howe Sound Brewery has named its most bitter-tasting brew Bailout Bitter in honour of the government bailouts of the financial sector that have taken place in an attempt to mitigate the global financial crisis.

Calling it "bitter ale for bitter times," the brewery said the new beer will cost less than its other brands.

A pint of Bailout Bitter will sell for $5.50, or about $1 less per glass than other brews, at the company's restaurant and pub, located in Squamish, B.C., north of Vancouver.

The company is also planning to sell one-litre bottles of the new ale in the coming weeks, at a price less than the $7.10 per one-litre bottle it charges for some of its current brands. The price per bottle hasn't been set yet as the company waits for bottling approval from provincial government.

"We are trying to inject a little bit of humour into this dire economic situation, while still responding in a serious way to these tough times," the brewery's co-owner, Leslie Fenn, said of the new brand.

Fenn said because the brewery is small, it can produce a timely new brand faster than its larger competitors.

The idea was hatched about two months ago, when impacts of the global financial crisis began, he said.

The Howe Sound Brewery, which started in 1996, produces about 10,000 litres of beer per week. The brewery makes 12 different types of beer, which are bottled by hand and sold primarily at liquor stores in B.C. and Alberta.

Sooner have a few of your "Reds" any day.

Who needs to be drinking depressed beer in depressed times - lets drink the good stuff and b happy

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: icybay on November 13, 2008, 09:14:12 PM
Sorry. long week and I can't wait until Friday to get "Bailed Out"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 13, 2008, 09:34:01 PM
Sorry. long week and I can't wait until Friday to get "Bailed Out"
Understand that, neither could I...

One ice cold (http://www.yuengling.com/images/beers_black_tan.jpg) with 1 shot of this (http://www.spirituosenworld.de/produkte/bourbon/details/gentleman_jack_gr.jpg) +  1 shot of this (http://www.novusvinum.com/images/spirits/other/american_honey.jpg) on the rocks = Yummy!!

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on November 13, 2008, 09:38:04 PM
Understand that, neither could I...

One ice cold (http://www.yuengling.com/images/beers_black_tan.jpg) with 1 shot of this (http://www.spirituosenworld.de/produkte/bourbon/details/gentleman_jack_gr.jpg) +  1 shot of this (http://www.novusvinum.com/images/spirits/other/american_honey.jpg) on the rocks = Yummy!!

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

So that's lunch. Whatchagonnado for happy hour?  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 13, 2008, 09:40:33 PM
So that's lunch. Whatchagonnado for happy hour?  :drink:
Hehehehe, I wish. I think city officials would probably frown on me having a lunch like that in uniform/on duty. :oops: ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on November 13, 2008, 10:45:07 PM
Hehehehe, I wish. I think city officials would probably frown on me having a lunch like that in uniform/on duty. :oops: ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

You mean they don't get upset when you're playin' on the CVO Harley site in uniform/on duty?   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 14, 2008, 07:13:07 AM
Although I loved SCTV & most of the alums of SC who went on to SNL fame, somehow I missed seeing Strange Brew.  Will need to find it & watch it - the McKenzie Bros. are great.


Rainy Stormy Friday here.  Doing budgets.  Whooopeeee.  Beer thirty may be a little later today than it should be.


 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 14, 2008, 07:17:02 AM
Quoting 3 Jobs this morning by 10am.
10:01 AM  :drink: :drink: :drink: Its been a hell of a week.
Mike :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 14, 2008, 07:34:57 AM
Although I loved SCTV & most of the alums of SC who went on to SNL fame, somehow I missed seeing Strange Brew.  Will need to find it & watch it - the McKenzie Bros. are great.


Rainy Stormy Friday here.  Doing budgets.  Whooopeeee.  Beer thirty may be a little later today than it should be.


 :drink: :drink: :drink:

Still better than than peer review of:

"The fiscal impacts of co2 sequestration under cap and trade rule implemention"

You want a copy?

I didn't bring any of AJ's cigars today either...shoot.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 14, 2008, 08:17:30 AM
No way hoser!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 14, 2008, 12:11:23 PM
Still better than than peer review of:

"The fiscal impacts of co2 sequestration under cap and trade rule implemention"

You want a copy?

I didn't bring any of AJ's cigars today either...shoot.


AJ has some great smokes.....   


I read the Story of Charlie Almost vp & the CO2 Hobogoblins of Monetary Waste & foo-fah.  So we could save .00004 of a degree of temps if we spend a few hundred brazillion dollars & live in a mudhole (your area - we have caves to live in here in the limestone escarpments of northern Bugland).  Yep, I read it.  And Florida Sugar keeps their refinery & lotsa acres from what I read in the Fishwrapper here this week.  Glad the deal is going south - would be a lot of potential wasted dollars to glom onto........

Have decided it is Friday after all.  My budgets are almost as exciting as your sleepy tomes.  Is that CO2 cap report a knee slapper like the other one?


(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/ljpost3/chicks_beer_guns.jpg)


 :drink: :drink: :drink:




Have never seen this used here except for here: :dier_21:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 14, 2008, 12:18:05 PM
Had a few Helles last night...very good stuff...




More Strange Brew:

I'd like to point out that these tapes have not been faked, or altered in any way. In fact they have time coding, which is very hard to fake.

For the benefit of the court, could you please explain "time coding"?

Well, uh, just because I don't know what it is, it doesn't mean I'm lying.

He once got our dead battery goin' by mixin' bird feces and spit, cause there's like acids in it, eh?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 14, 2008, 12:21:30 PM
One of beers best friends:

Typical Bavarian pretzels appear to be the unintended creation of a Munich baker named Anton Nepomuk Pfannenbrenner. Good old Anton Nepomuk was in the employ of the Königliches Kaffehaus (Royal Coffee House), where he used to make sweet pretzels. One fateful winter day, on February 11, 1839, he absent-mindedly mistook a soda-lye solution for the usual sugar syrup and glazed his pretzels with it. Incredibly, the Kaffeehaus customers, who were otherwise used to sweeter stuff, liked the improbable concoction, and thus was born the Bavarian pretzel. The name pretzel, incidentally, appears to be a derivative of the Latin word bracchium (arm), an allusion to the fact that a pretzel looks much like a pair of folded arms...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 14, 2008, 12:24:19 PM
Interesting......

Helles is good.  Pilsner Urquell for beer thirty here, eh.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsgVspgy184
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 14, 2008, 12:30:17 PM
eh, that was TOTALLY cool, eh?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 14, 2008, 12:32:41 PM
It was eh, and here is the result of the beer mouse deal, eh.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3DYbE44OIE





Now I am hungry for pretzels for lunch - none anywhere....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 14, 2008, 12:42:22 PM
Dah, zaat sounds goot! I voud like 'e Spaten und a sausage...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 14, 2008, 12:45:25 PM
Heidi struggling to open beer with keys


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5LYpg8KXfA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 14, 2008, 12:57:33 PM
Noooo!!! More keys!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 14, 2008, 01:16:27 PM
!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on November 16, 2008, 03:28:17 PM
Found a couple of new prospects from a local brewery in Ellensburg, WA, home of the Ellensburg Rodeo one of the largest in the States.  The brewery is Iron Horse.

Both of these were great beers for an afternoon of kicking back.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 16, 2008, 04:44:14 PM
My neighbor came over yesterday with some drill bits to help me kegorate my garage fridge at noon.  We celebrated by finishing off his keg of Sam Adams Oktoberfest.  We continued until 11PM, An 11 hour bender.  My liver is no longer on speaking terms with my neighbor.  :-[
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on November 16, 2008, 04:52:34 PM
My neighbor came over yesterday with some drill bits to help me kegorate my garage fridge at noon.  We celebrated by finishing off his keg of Sam Adams Oktoberfest.  We continued until 11PM, An 11 hour bender.  My liver is no longer on speaking terms with my neighbor.  :-[

My last kegerator was exiled, it had too much throughput according to the boss :2vrolijk_21:  Oh, she's the ex-boss now too. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on November 16, 2008, 05:26:00 PM
My last kegerator was exiled, it had too much throughput according to the boss :2vrolijk_21:  Oh, she's the ex-boss now too. :drink:
Aquired one of these this weekend ...... yummmmy  :alcohol:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 16, 2008, 08:18:41 PM
Aquired one of these this weekend ...... yummmmy  :alcohol:

That's the newer bottle - just about to finish one of the older bottles that was all cane...

Zaya Gran Reserva...gotta get that next, its better then the Zacapa.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on November 16, 2008, 08:25:00 PM
That's the newer bottle - just about to finish one of the older bottles that was all cane...

Zaya Gran Reserva...gotta get that next, its better then the Zacapa.
Went looking for it at the local liquor superstore but no stock. Punted and pulled the trigger on Zacapa. Someone may have to ship me a trial!!  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 16, 2008, 09:01:58 PM
Went looking for it at the local liquor superstore but no stock. Punted and pulled the trigger on Zacapa. Someone may have to ship me a trial!!  :2vrolijk_21:

or you head your big a$$ south where you can get it??  (and defrost at the same time)...

showed the wife the value of what I need to run to NY for...she was like, wow - we need to get up there ASAP!

Might after T'day, hit NYC for the Christmas scene... I just dread the thought of 12 hour ride with a 6 and 9 year old with the Disney trip still fresh in my memory.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 16, 2008, 09:06:58 PM
Medicate the yards apes..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 16, 2008, 09:13:10 PM
Medicate the yards apes..

DVD player = comatose/mezmorized. 

I literally drove all the way to Florida - we hit Jacksonville before my daughter realized where we were, and even then it was driving into the back gate of Disney before they figured we were going there (that was priceless actually).  Told em we were in Mississippi when we stopped in Georgia for the night, and they believed us, and that I was going to Alabama for a conference.

Its the 10 minute stop that takes 45 minutes that kills me...over and over and over.  But they will be grown and gone before I can blink, so I should shut up.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 17, 2008, 10:01:58 AM
True, they grow fast...I am road dog I-95 veteran. WPB to Boston 5 or 6 times, 1490 miles each way ...
No cd players then but a 12v color tv and a Astro Van...30 hours of joy...Fuel stops quick and fast, even took the dog...

Highway Nazi rules were in effect ...

They are grown now, just need them to get gone...  :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 17, 2008, 10:38:34 AM
(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PS/11510~Beer-Will-Change-The-World-Posters.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 17, 2008, 10:39:36 AM
(http://everythingelephants.com/images/Mixing%20Beer%20And%20Elephants%20Article%20Images/Pfeiffers%20Beer%20Bottle.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 17, 2008, 11:59:35 AM
Oh my - that is a big one you have there Mike  ;)

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 17, 2008, 12:13:26 PM
A quart of Jumbo is a big one indeed, Nige!   ;D

(http://www.barflyshop.com/images/Glass_Beer_Boot_19865.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on November 19, 2008, 08:41:46 PM
This thread never gets old because there are SO many beers to enjoy...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on November 19, 2008, 08:50:49 PM
I enjoyed a couple of frosty Bud Light drafts at Buffalo Wild Wings this afternoon.  Why is ice cold draft beer so good???  :smitten:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on November 20, 2008, 12:35:34 AM
I enjoyed a couple of frosty Bud Light drafts at Buffalo Wild Wings this afternoon.  Why is ice cold draft beer so good???  :smitten:

Good luck with that bro, glad your happy, personally I would rather drink warm dog piss than have to suffer the fate of bud light, to each his own  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 20, 2008, 03:50:04 AM
Good luck with that bro, glad your happy, personally I would rather drink warm dog piss than have to suffer the fate of bud light, to each his own  :2vrolijk_21:

I feel the same way about Miller Lite George - absolute pish!

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 20, 2008, 07:46:14 AM
 ;D :huepfenjump3:;D :drink: :huepfenjump3: :drink: :huepfenjump3: ;D :huepfenjump3: ;D
Friday starts at noon today!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 20, 2008, 08:53:04 AM
;D :huepfenjump3:;D :drink: :huepfenjump3: :drink: :huepfenjump3: ;D :huepfenjump3: ;D
Friday starts at noon today!
Mike
 :drink:


Mine started last night at 6:30! Time to hit the beer store again!!
 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 20, 2008, 09:04:53 AM
(http://www.beerpairing.com/uploaded_images/story-724174.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on November 20, 2008, 09:22:08 AM
The map reminded me to look for this very topical ad from Rainier Beer............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz-WuLQz_ns
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on November 20, 2008, 09:24:36 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5l6HWLD_28,
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on November 20, 2008, 09:27:06 AM
One for the ladies.............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nayT7SL6C-I
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 20, 2008, 09:28:29 AM
cool ads Roj.  I'm surprised Genesee was the Northeast representative.  It's a regional brew now part of High Falls Brewing Co.  The brewery sits right on the Genesee river in downtown Rochester, NY.  It's now a sister co. to JW Dundee.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on November 20, 2008, 09:30:58 AM
These bring back some memories, how about this Oly ad from the 60's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHCJs9MusE0
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on November 20, 2008, 09:36:26 AM
I feel the same way about Miller Lite George - absolute pish!

Nige

That was the biggest downer about Milwaukee. $6.00 miller light bottles everywhere. Thankfully we got to the smaller breweries.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on November 20, 2008, 09:37:00 AM
37 years ago doesn't seem that long ago until you watch this commercial......................
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkx9V3r_JBE
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 20, 2008, 09:42:04 AM
Enjoyed every one of those old beer commercials, Rog!   :2vrolijk_21:


Especially the sweet gal that yelled at the end.   ;D ;D ;D

(http://num1pirate.com/summerfun/albums/SeattleMar08/rainier_beer_ad_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 20, 2008, 10:00:55 AM
Great old ads - thanks for posting em.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 20, 2008, 10:08:13 AM
(http://johnkeyes.com/images/magick.php/LV%20Cold%20Beer%20Dirty%20Girls.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 20, 2008, 10:14:24 AM
I'm for going to Gilley's!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 20, 2008, 10:17:32 AM
Me too!

(http://www.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/~saleem/graphics/animated/beer-mugs.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 20, 2008, 10:22:40 AM
Could be a queue developing!

Hic and phwoarrr.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 20, 2008, 11:40:49 AM
21 mins. and counting :) :) :drink: :) :) :huepfenjump3:
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 20, 2008, 11:48:06 AM
21 mins. and counting :) :) :drink: :) :) :huepfenjump3:
Mike
 :drink:

prick, rub it in to the rest of us wasting time during work
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 20, 2008, 12:22:48 PM
great with instant tea.....

(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2008/11/50%20What%20Is%20The%20Point.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 20, 2008, 02:00:52 PM
(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2008/11/51%20Ads%20Are%20Funny.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on November 20, 2008, 05:03:02 PM
Buying A Bacardi Breezer in the Outback Australia?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 20, 2008, 09:27:38 PM
Getting in the Spirit...  Next Friday is Christmas tree day!!!!

 :santa: :xmas: :santa3: :vrolijk_26: :multi:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on November 20, 2008, 09:28:56 PM
Excellent
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on November 21, 2008, 11:02:29 AM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 21, 2008, 11:21:27 AM
Hmmmm - 4.20pm , should I have one now or should I wait ???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 21, 2008, 11:27:01 AM
Hmmmm - 4.20pm , should I have one now or should I wait ???

not even 12:00 here yet, youd better get started without us
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 21, 2008, 11:28:52 AM
What is the brew of the weekend Neal?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 21, 2008, 11:30:08 AM
had our first rounds of Sam Adams Winter Lager last night
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 21, 2008, 11:31:06 AM
not even 12:00 here yet, youd better get started without us

OK Neal you persuaded me - off into the kitchen to get me a nice bottle of London Pride.

Durned CVO'ers - such a bad influence on a good clean living boy like myself  ::)

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 21, 2008, 11:32:56 AM
had our first rounds of Sam Adams Winter Lager  last night

Sounds like a contradiction in terms - Lager is what you drink cold when it's hot. Bitter is what you drink in the winter.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 21, 2008, 11:38:58 AM
The first thing one notices in a Samuel Adams® Winter Lager is its color: the deep brown of winter. Then comes the magical aroma which promises something special on the tongue. The warm aroma of cinnamon and ginger which blends with the roasty sweetness of the malted barley and hint of citrus from the orange peel. And after that first sip the promise is fulfilled. On the palate Samuel Adams® Winter Lager is rich and full bodied, robust and warming, a wonderful way to enjoy the cold evenings that come with this season.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 21, 2008, 11:42:29 AM
The first thing one notices in a Samuel Adams® Winter Lager is its color: the deep brown of winter. Then comes the magical aroma which promises something special on the tongue. The warm aroma of cinnamon and ginger which blends with the roasty sweetness of the malted barley and hint of citrus from the orange peel. And after that first sip the promise is fulfilled. On the palate Samuel Adams® Winter Lager is rich and full bodied, robust and warming, a wonderful way to enjoy the cold evenings that come with this season.

I'd love to think you had written that Neal - a fine description.

Now a beer like that would never be desribed as a Lager over here. If it was it would never sell to the people who would enjoy it and the oiks who normally buy lager would hate it.

Wouldn't mind giving it a try myself however.

Cheers  :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 21, 2008, 11:44:10 AM
Understand that, neither could I...

One ice cold (http://www.yuengling.com/images/beers_black_tan.jpg) with 1 shot of this (http://www.spirituosenworld.de/produkte/bourbon/details/gentleman_jack_gr.jpg) +  1 shot of this (http://www.novusvinum.com/images/spirits/other/american_honey.jpg) on the rocks = Yummy!!

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Repeat.... Come on 5:00 PM ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 21, 2008, 11:44:55 AM
The first thing one notices in a Samuel Adams® Winter Lager is its color: the deep brown of winter. Then comes the magical aroma which promises something special on the tongue. The warm aroma of cinnamon and ginger which blends with the roasty sweetness of the malted barley and hint of citrus from the orange peel. And after that first sip the promise is fulfilled. On the palate Samuel Adams® Winter Lager is rich and full bodied, robust and warming, a wonderful way to enjoy the cold evenings that come with this season.

I am heading to the store right away...got my mouth all set for it!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 21, 2008, 11:45:41 AM
dOOd you're copying your own posts - that is just lazy.

Cheers  :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on November 21, 2008, 11:46:54 AM
Ba Ha!!! It's cyberdOOd...auto response system...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 21, 2008, 11:47:28 AM
dOOd you're copying your own posts - that is just lazy.

Cheers  :drink:

Nige
Well it's not 5:00 PM here yet I haven't had the opportunity to partake in some "inspirational fluids" so I'm lazy. ;) :D ;D :D ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 21, 2008, 11:51:10 AM
Well it's not 5:00 PM here yet I haven't had the opportunity to partake in some "inspirational fluids" so I'm lazy. ;) :D ;D :D ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

 :2vrolijk_21: Amen to that - I've just raised my glass to you.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 21, 2008, 11:52:10 AM
:2vrolijk_21: Amen to that - I've just raised my glass to you.


Thank you, sir. :drink: When I get home I'll return the favor. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 21, 2008, 01:21:49 PM
I'd love to think you had written that Neal - a fine description.

Now a beer like that would never be desribed as a Lager over here. If it was it would never sell to the people who would enjoy it and the oiks who normally buy lager would hate it.

Wouldn't mind giving it a try myself however.

Cheers  :drink:

Nige

not my writing, plagerized from samadams.com
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 21, 2008, 01:41:49 PM
not my writing, plagerized from samadams.com

I said I'd love to think you had - not I thought you had !

Just been to the Offie and bought a fine selection of good British Beers. Going to try and post a hic pic later.

 :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 21, 2008, 02:09:36 PM
My plan: Tonight my friends & I drink enough beer from the beer fridge to make room for Sam Adams Winter Lager.

Tomorrow I buy Sam Adams Winter Lager.

Some days my plans make more sense than others...........


 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 21, 2008, 02:20:29 PM
The rotten bastids at the state of Florida alcohol and tobacco sales inspected my offices.  Luckily I had finished the Blanton's in delray while Schmoopy finished the Blanton's in Welly World...
End result; no more Blanton's in the office, rellegated to beer.

They did not find contraband in welly world or delray but we must now file for a major pita "club license" to hold libations...
Free country.. :-\

Sams Winter commin up...by the boatload..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 21, 2008, 02:27:54 PM
Most unfair & a waste of taxpayers money to regulate libational opportunities. 

We decided on BYOB for our club party due to extreme prohibition regarding sales of alcoholic natures.  Plus we could not give it away either.  Commie bastids.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 21, 2008, 02:35:02 PM
I hope to have the situation resolved before your next visit to smoke AJ's cigars and libate responsibly.  If not we will have to go to the Yard House and drink ridiculously tall beers.  All they have is half yards, I don't get it.

http://www.yardhouse.com/beer.asp
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 21, 2008, 02:46:29 PM
Hope so.  Here in the booniewoods we have no ceegar-o-beerliquor-o-bar.  Of course before I saw you office, I was blissful in my unawareness.  Now I am aware & less blissful, but such is life.  Probably January before I get back to SoFl....

That link is excellent!  We have several bars here with good beer selections & most of them require their patrons to wear shoes even.


 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 21, 2008, 03:27:15 PM
Libation o thirty is well and truly here. I unanimously decided that I should reward the local Offie with my presence and flex my Amex card in their pretty little beer selling schmoozers.

I have procured, for my evening's delectation and delight a selection of six of the finest British Real Ales and I am now wandering my way happily through their liquisational flavours. I have now drunk a Spitfire (very good - a long standing favourite of mine) an Allendale Wolf (first timer  - excellent hoppy flavour with a slight chocolate aftertaste, bitter finish with lots of flavour. I'll be having that again) and a Wylam Bohemia ( Pilsener style Beer - nice clean taste, but slightly lacking overall in the finish).

I'll let you know how I get on with the others later.

Here's the selection.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 21, 2008, 04:10:27 PM
A fine endeavor, Nige! 

Beer thirty here.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n126/JGreen596/beerthirty.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on November 21, 2008, 04:35:35 PM
One of my baby pictures. The other one is not suitable for family sites.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on November 21, 2008, 05:06:08 PM
Let the fun begin...It's 5:00pm!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 21, 2008, 05:59:29 PM
Let the fun begin...It's 5:00pm!
Yessir it is!!! Stopped by the "All Boys Club" on the way home to get some spirits. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on November 21, 2008, 06:21:48 PM
Yessir it is!!! Stopped by the "All Boys Club" on the way home to get some spirits. :2vrolijk_21:

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"All Boys"...man I gotta work on you...

 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 21, 2008, 06:26:47 PM
"All Boys"...man I gotta work on you...

 ;)
Nope, all is good. Virginia has ABC stores (aka "All Boys Club") that are the only place you can buy alcohol. Trust me if i were going to purchase "spirits" to be consumed on premises it would not be at an (what you thought I was talking about) "All Boys Club". ;)

BTW - You got any good pictures of shoes/boots recently. ;) :D ;D :D ;D :D

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on November 21, 2008, 06:31:23 PM
Nope, all is good. Virginia has ABC stores (aka "All Boys Club") that are the only place you can buy alcohol. Trust me if i were going to purchase "spirits" to be consumed on premises it would not be at an (what you thought I was talking about) "All Boys Club". ;)

BTW - You got any good pictures of shoes/boots recently. ;) :D ;D :D ;D :D


Thanks for the update...new term for me....

As to the other question...well you be the judge by the sig line...Not sure I have any shoes but plenty of booty boots...sorry

 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 21, 2008, 06:34:22 PM
Thanks for the update...new term for me....

As to the other question...well you be the judge by the sig line...Not sure I have any shoes but plenty of booty boots...sorry

 ;)
Aha... understood. ;)

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on November 21, 2008, 06:41:10 PM
Nope, all is good. Virginia has ABC stores (aka "All Boys Club") that are the only place you can buy alcohol.

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That's funny.. :D...that's what they're called in NC also.  I can't remember about SC.  :-\ spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on November 21, 2008, 06:42:23 PM
That's funny.. :D...that's what they're called in NC also.  I can't remember about SC.  :-\ spyder

RED DOT!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on November 21, 2008, 08:34:55 PM
Stopped to acquire a new addition to ride out the Lake Effect Snow  :bananarock: :alcohol:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 22, 2008, 05:11:02 AM
MMMM definitely a winter warmer that one Howie.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 22, 2008, 06:57:31 AM
(http://images.cafepress.com/image/16093068_400x400.jpg)

(http://www.stickergiant.com/Merchant2/imgs/250/y4574.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 22, 2008, 09:55:06 AM
(http://images.cafepress.com/image/16093068_400x400.jpg)

Now THAT'S funny!   ;) ;D ;D ;D

I had several St. Pauli Girl darks last night.  Fell asleep during the Spitzer girl interview.  Woke up at 3:30 and remembered I didn't finish the beer that was next to me.  I finished it and went back to sleep.  I love saturday mornings!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on November 22, 2008, 09:59:42 AM
MMMM definitely a winter warmer that one Howie.

Nige
Really, Really good stuff this time of year Nige. Would like to acquire a bottle of the XO just can't seem to bring myself to part with the $$$$   Really is quite tempting though!  :huepfenlol2: :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 22, 2008, 10:07:31 AM
Really, Really good stuff this time of year Nige. Would like to acquire a bottle of the XO just can't seem to bring myself to part with the $$$$   Really is quite tempting though!  :huepfenlol2: :nixweiss:
You think the XO is expensive look at this :shocked2: ...

(http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-29738542126477_2026_10563370)

Item                Code Name                  Size                       Proof                    Price
048135          Hennessy Paradis            750ml                        80                    $469.95


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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on November 22, 2008, 10:31:40 AM
At least the bottle has a CHROME cap.  :coolblue: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 22, 2008, 10:43:14 AM
At least the bottle has a CHROME cap.  :coolblue: har!  spyder
I guess, but the price of that bottle almost equals a chrome starter. ;D

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on November 22, 2008, 10:53:51 AM
This is the one that's really scary  :nervous:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 22, 2008, 10:58:38 AM
This is the one that's really scary  :nervous:
Geeez!!!!!!

Lets make a deal the first one of us that hits the lottery buys the other one a bottle. Deal? ;D

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on November 22, 2008, 11:04:24 AM
Geeez!!!!!!

Lets make a deal the first one of us that hits the lottery buys the other one a bottle. Deal? ;D

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If I win the lottery (Megamillions of course) I'll even send 2  :bananarock: You got a deal!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 22, 2008, 11:05:13 AM
If I win the lottery (Megamillions of course) I'll even send 2  :bananarock: You got a deal!!
Deal, and I'll do likewise. :2vrolijk_21:

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 22, 2008, 11:35:36 AM
Remy Louis III...1700.00 a 750ml, nice baccart cyrstal jug.

I've had it before....good stuff.  Mikey Likey a good Yak n a smoke..



http://www.grandwinecellar.com/sku3015.html?utm_source=Google%20Products&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=REMY%20MARTIN%20LOUIS%20XIII%20GRANDE%20COGNAC%2080@
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on November 22, 2008, 12:48:00 PM
Remy Louis III...1700.00 a 750ml, nice baccart cyrstal jug.

I've had it before....good stuff.  Mikey Likey a good Yak n a smoke..



http://www.grandwinecellar.com/sku3015.html?utm_source=Google%20Products&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=REMY%20MARTIN%20LOUIS%20XIII%20GRANDE%20COGNAC%2080@

I don't understand how cognac is classified as a wine  :nixweiss:

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on November 22, 2008, 12:50:57 PM
I don't understand how cognac is classified as a wine  :nixweiss:

B B

isn't it aged wine, or made from grapes?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 22, 2008, 12:51:26 PM
I don't understand how cognac is classified as a wine  :nixweiss:

B B

It's distilled from wine.  It should be classified as a distilled spirit.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on November 22, 2008, 01:11:37 PM
It's distilled from wine.  It should be classified as a distilled spirit.

Thank you JW, that's my point exactly

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on November 22, 2008, 11:33:47 PM
Thoughts of warm weather.  I took this picture on a beach on an island in the Ohio river last summer with my cell phone.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 23, 2008, 06:30:36 AM
Thoughts of warm weather.  I took this picture on a beach on an island in the Ohio river last summer with my cell phone.

Was the guy mad you were messing with his beer?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on November 23, 2008, 08:53:36 AM
Was the guy mad you were messing with his beer?

No, 2 or 3 boats all left about the same time, and there in the middle of the open beach was the lonely beer left stuck in the sand. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 24, 2008, 08:32:46 AM
Compared to those Hennessy's, this tequila is reasonably priced (it is excellent!)

(http://www.tequilasource.com/bottles/pics/gran-patron-platinum_r2.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 24, 2008, 09:26:45 AM
The perfect game for this thread.

http://www.wagenschenke.ch/index_site.htm

 :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on November 24, 2008, 01:58:57 PM
Compared to those Hennessy's, this tequila is reasonably priced (it is excellent!)

(http://www.tequilasource.com/bottles/pics/gran-patron-platinum_r2.jpg)
Ok, Ok I will offer to take one for the team and give it a try.... if I have to  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 24, 2008, 02:04:59 PM
Ok, Ok I will offer to take one for the team and give it a try.... if I have to  :nixweiss:

Whatta guy, Howie!   :2vrolijk_21:

Usually about $200 or so

http://www.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/34 (http://www.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/34)

It's sippin' tequila & it is excellent!  Bottles are crystal, of course.


For margaritas we use the Patron Silver or Anjejo & occasionally the Reposado.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on November 24, 2008, 10:05:01 PM
You haven't had Tequilla till you've had some of Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo. Incredible.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RedDevil on November 24, 2008, 10:15:02 PM
You haven't had Tequilla till you've had some of Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo. Incredible.

B B

Have you ever had Patron Silver?  That is some of the smoothest Tequila I've ever tasted.   :2vrolijk_21:

   :devil:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on November 24, 2008, 10:27:54 PM
Have you ever had Patron Silver?  That is some of the smoothest Tequila I've ever tasted.   :2vrolijk_21:

   :devil:

Have drank Patron in every variance made. Beagle keeps several bottles on his shelf all the time and I say with all honesty, they do not hold a candle to Sammy Hagar's finest. Try some and you'll be a believer.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RedDevil on November 24, 2008, 10:31:07 PM
Have drank Patron in every variance made. Beagle keeps several bottles on his shelf all the time and I say with all honesty, they do not hold a candle to Sammy Hagar's finest. Try some and you'll be a believer.

B B

That I'll do BB, that's gotta be some fine Tequila.   :2vrolijk_21:

   :devil:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on November 24, 2008, 11:15:07 PM
I've had hagar's finest, and yes it's worth the price!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on November 24, 2008, 11:28:16 PM
I haven't had a drop of Spirits since my college days over 20 yrs ago. Kinda lost the taste for da chit and never looked back. One night after getting the evening started on a fresh batch of shrooms I was feeling no pain and quite invincible, after few hours of heavy pounding I had convinced myself that this bottle of Everclear I was holding was just a harmless bottle of water. two blood transfusions later they said they finally got my Blood/Alcohol level below .4 and that I might actually live. Ive never touched anything but beer ever since. :drink:  :2vrolijk_21:  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on November 25, 2008, 06:37:36 AM
I haven't had a drop of Spirits since my college days over 20 yrs ago. Kinda lost the taste for da chit and never looked back. One night after getting the evening started on a fresh batch of shrooms I was feeling no pain and quite invincible, after few hours of heavy pounding I had convinced myself that this bottle of Everclear I was holding was just a harmless bottle of water. two blood transfusions later they said they finally got my Blood/Alcohol level below .4 and that I might actually live. Ive never touched anything but beer ever since. :drink:  :2vrolijk_21:  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
You survived putting the bottle to your head and pulling the trigger.  So many don't.  :'( spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 25, 2008, 08:15:46 AM
I haven't had a drop of Spirits since my college days over 20 yrs ago. Kinda lost the taste for da chit and never looked back. One night after getting the evening started on a fresh batch of shrooms I was feeling no pain and quite invincible, after few hours of heavy pounding I had convinced myself that this bottle of Everclear I was holding was just a harmless bottle of water. two blood transfusions later they said they finally got my Blood/Alcohol level below .4 and that I might actually live. Ive never touched anything but beer ever since. :drink:  :2vrolijk_21:  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

I can't even begin to imagine the hangover from that.  How much do you remember?  I've got to think there has to be a two days of fuzzy memory.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 25, 2008, 10:54:54 AM
You haven't had Tequilla till you've had some of Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo. Incredible.

B B

BB,

Have drunk (dual meaning here) Cabo Wabo & it is a good tequila.  Most 100% agave tequilas are good tequilas, and they vary in flavor like other liquors.  I prefer the 100% agave vs the mixto versions.  The mixtos were a prime source of hangovers in my wasted youth.

This topic could quickly become similar to bike waxes - I (or anybody) mention a brand I really like or I do not like & somebody else swears it's the best stuff ever or not so good.  Whether its a silver (which we use for margaritas) a reposado or an anjejo we use for sipping, or that aged triple distilled Patron Platinum (the best I have sipped so far) I like tequila.  And tequila likes me.

Have heard there is a special variety of Cabo Wabo - limited production - have not tried it yet. 

Link to one websites idea of tequila & varieties:
http://cocktails.about.com/od/spirits/p/tqla_tme.htm (http://cocktails.about.com/od/spirits/p/tqla_tme.htm)

Have not really researched mezcals except to eat the worm & not throw up or fall down or do both at the same time which is funny to watch but no fun for the guy/gal on the ground.  Need to get to Mexico to do mezcal research sometime.  That's where I did a lot of my tequila "research".

Anyway, some of the biker bars have great tequila & tequila shots are traditional for birthdays.  Not sure the board needs a thread on it though....

Mike
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 25, 2008, 11:00:57 AM
I haven't had a drop of Spirits since my college days over 20 yrs ago. Kinda lost the taste for da chit and never looked back. One night after getting the evening started on a fresh batch of shrooms I was feeling no pain and quite invincible, after few hours of heavy pounding I had convinced myself that this bottle of Everclear I was holding was just a harmless bottle of water. two blood transfusions later they said they finally got my Blood/Alcohol level below .4 and that I might actually live. Ive never touched anything but beer ever since. :drink:  :2vrolijk_21:  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:


Glad you got to a hospital.  Otherwise you would not have likely lived to ride & post here, and the board would be much duller without you. 

In my wasted youth Everclear was an ingredient in a variety of hurl inducing punches that we would drink & then hurl after drinking too much.  Many years ago.  Also remember a cheerleader that snuck a bottle of Everclear on a bus once that ended in hurling also. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 25, 2008, 11:05:57 AM
Speaking of Everclear is there any state/place that still sells that stuff? Haven't seen that at our state owned/run stores for ages.

 :pumpkin:
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 25, 2008, 11:07:42 AM
(http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/04/0403_tequila/image/pp2.jpg)

(http://www.tequilasource.com/cabouno/pics/cabouno-reserva.jpg)
At $200+ a bottle, Cabo Uno appears to be made in a similar process as Patron Platinum.  Best of the best tequilas.


With a beer chaser maybe......

(http://home.comcast.net/~chipper5711/winterlager.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 25, 2008, 11:11:55 AM
Speaking of Everclear is there any state/place that still sells that stuff? Haven't seen that at our state owned/run stores for ages.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I found this:


"What is Everclear?

Everclear is a potent type of grain alcohol, which has become a popular drink amongst college students due to its strength.

It’s attracted controversy through the years thanks to it’s high alcohol content and is currently banned in a number of states in the US (including Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Washington, California, Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Virginia and West Virginia).

Besides its strength, part of Everclears popularity can be attributed to it’s affordibility. In states that have not yet banned the drink - you can buy a 750ml bottle for just over $20 which provides excellent value for money when you take into consideration its strength.

Everclear forms an integral part of many cocktails and is rarely drunk straight. For a full listing of Everclear cocktails, please click here."

http://www.everclearalcohol.info/what-is-everclear/ (http://www.everclearalcohol.info/what-is-everclear/)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 25, 2008, 11:14:15 AM
Speaking of Everclear is there any state/place that still sells that stuff? Haven't seen that at our state owned/run stores for ages.

 :pumpkin:
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Fired00d
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Could get it in PA when I was in college.  Not any longer.  Can still get it online.  http://www.winechateau.com/vsku1004371.html?utm_source=Google%20Products&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=EVERCLEAR%20GRAIN%20ALCOHOL%20190@

A college friend and I took the sheets off our beds and wore them as diapers for a dry halloween party.  We had an 8oz baby bottle of everclear that we squeezed into the punch and it was PLENTY for both of us.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: arcticdude on November 25, 2008, 11:15:13 AM
You can still buy everclear here in the good ole republic of Oklahoma, OK!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on November 25, 2008, 11:27:08 AM
 :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 25, 2008, 11:30:06 AM
I think they still have it here in Colorado, but the only everclear I've ever had came in a ball jar from Lexington, Ky, not a store.

As far as Tequila, we usually drink Herradura Seleccion Suprema, sitting around a fire. After it gone the fire walking begins.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 25, 2008, 11:54:41 AM
We use Mi amigo Jorges beer glasses for the beer chaser after the Herradura Seleccion Suprema.  (another $200+ tequila).
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 25, 2008, 12:56:24 PM
It's a once a year tradition, we do a pig roast, the three of four of us stay up all night and cook the pig. We were drinking Herradura Añejo Herradura Gold, a friend of ours who drank Tequila all the time, supposedly a aficionado of the stuff, talked us into splitting a bottle between the four of us. So now it's a yearly tradition. Last two years we haven't even had the pig roast, just light a fire and sit around drinking.  I was happy with the Gold label for $50-$60, but it a fun night. We stick the empty bottle in a metal box and melt it flat in the fire afterwards, I have one somewhere around here.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 25, 2008, 01:06:30 PM
Anyone ever drink Mescal? I wanted to get some, but not sure which ones are good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 25, 2008, 01:16:03 PM
Have not drunk any in years.  Found out the good mescals do not have a worm in the bottle - not traditional - an export gimmick.

Not sure of a good brand - looks like it would be fun to find one.

http://www.epinions.com/content_4731871364 (http://www.epinions.com/content_4731871364)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 25, 2008, 01:30:06 PM
Have not drunk any in years.  Found out the good mescals do not have a worm in the bottle - not traditional - an export gimmick.

Not sure of a good brand - looks like it would be fun to find one.

http://www.epinions.com/content_4731871364 (http://www.epinions.com/content_4731871364)



Thanks, yea, I've heard the same, the worm is just a gimmick. I'll check it out.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on November 25, 2008, 01:49:00 PM
I found this:


"What is Everclear?

Everclear is a potent type of grain alcohol, which has become a popular drink amongst college students due to its strength.

It’s attracted controversy through the years thanks to it’s high alcohol content and is currently banned in a number of states in the US (including Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Washington, California, Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Virginia and West Virginia).

Besides its strength, part of Everclears popularity can be attributed to it’s affordibility. In states that have not yet banned the drink - you can buy a 750ml bottle for just over $20 which provides excellent value for money when you take into consideration its strength.

Everclear forms an integral part of many cocktails and is rarely drunk straight. For a full listing of Everclear cocktails, please click here."

http://www.everclearalcohol.info/what-is-everclear/ (http://www.everclearalcohol.info/what-is-everclear/)

They haven't banned it in IL yet that I know of.  But I'm sure it will be.  They love communist laws in this state.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 25, 2008, 02:51:52 PM
I found this:


"What is Everclear?

Everclear is a potent type of grain alcohol, which has become a popular drink amongst college students due to its strength.

It’s attracted controversy through the years thanks to it’s high alcohol content and is currently banned in a number of states in the US (including Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Washington, California, Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Virginia and West Virginia).

Besides its strength, part of Everclears popularity can be attributed to it’s affordibility. In states that have not yet banned the drink - you can buy a 750ml bottle for just over $20 which provides excellent value for money when you take into consideration its strength.

Everclear forms an integral part of many cocktails and is rarely drunk straight. For a full listing of Everclear cocktails, please click here."

http://www.everclearalcohol.info/what-is-everclear/ (http://www.everclearalcohol.info/what-is-everclear/)

We can still get it in South Carolina. Most famous in PJ!
I sure would like a glass of PJ right now.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on November 25, 2008, 03:53:03 PM
I found this:


"What is Everclear?

Everclear is a potent type of grain alcohol, which has become a popular drink amongst college students due to its strength.

It’s attracted controversy through the years thanks to it’s high alcohol content and is currently banned in a number of states in the US (including Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Washington, California, Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Virginia and West Virginia).

Besides its strength, part of Everclears popularity can be attributed to it’s affordibility. In states that have not yet banned the drink - you can buy a 750ml bottle for just over $20 which provides excellent value for money when you take into consideration its strength.

Everclear forms an integral part of many cocktails and is rarely drunk straight. For a full listing of Everclear cocktails, please click here."

http://www.everclearalcohol.info/what-is-everclear/ (http://www.everclearalcohol.info/what-is-everclear/)
Thanks. That explains why I don't see it anymore. Probably a good thing too it was potent. There is a tradition at the local college (U.Va) called "Fourth Year Fifth" that seniors that participate drink a fifth of liqour of there choice before/during/after the last home football game. Usually something bad (alcohol poisoning) happens to at least one of them. :(

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 25, 2008, 03:53:56 PM
I quite fancied trying some of this stuff after what you boys have written about it.

(http://www.tequilasource.com/cabouno/pics/cabouno-reserva.jpg)

But it's $367 a bottle over here  :nervous:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BIGDOG on November 25, 2008, 05:43:18 PM
Thanks. That explains why I don't see it anymore. Probably a good thing too it was potent. There is a tradition at the local college (U.Va) called "Fourth Year Fifth" that seniors that participate drink a fifth of liqour of there choice before/during/after the last home football game. Usually something bad (alcohol poisoning) happens to at least one of them. :(

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I had a one night stand with Everclear , I don't drink anymore. True Story!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on November 25, 2008, 06:25:22 PM
I quite fancied trying some of this stuff after what you boys have written about it.

(http://www.tequilasource.com/cabouno/pics/cabouno-reserva.jpg)

But it's $367 a bottle over here  :nervous:

Nige

Is that Euro's or USD ?

Whichever Nige, it's only money, you can make more.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MontyB on November 25, 2008, 08:56:33 PM
Hey -  Wednesday is Friday this week!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheers!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 25, 2008, 09:08:44 PM
watching a hop farming segment on Dirty Jobs now
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on November 26, 2008, 07:14:23 AM
Friday on Wednesday ya gotta luv it! :)
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 26, 2008, 08:10:02 AM
watching a hop farming segment on Dirty Jobs now

I watched that too, it's pretty wild the way they harvest the hops.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 26, 2008, 08:10:51 AM
Yeah, fall vino is here!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 26, 2008, 08:37:35 AM
I watched that too, it's pretty wild the way they harvest the hops.

my harvest was much easier. picked the cones off the vine and walked back into the house. but then again i had less then 20 to pick
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 26, 2008, 09:07:15 AM
my harvest was much easier. picked the cones off the vine and walked back into the house. but then again i had less then 20 to pick

I never grew hops, but my friend grows two types at his house, Cascade, and Mt. Hood.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on November 26, 2008, 09:12:29 AM
my harvest was much easier. picked the cones off the vine and walked back into the house. but then again i had less then 20 to pick

How much trouble was that?
Did you plant 20?
20 doesn't seem like much!
Where did you buy them to plant?

I know, lots of questions but I'm curious!

 :2vrolijk_21:



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 26, 2008, 09:17:32 AM
How much trouble was that?
Did you plant 20?
20 doesn't seem like much!
Where did you buy them to plant?

I know, lots of questions but I'n curious!

 :2vrolijk_21:





that was less then 20 cones on a single vine.

i bought the roots at my local beer supply store

planted 2 cascade roots but only one of them grew, this was my first year so i didnt expect much yield. hope it does better next season.

you think chrome gets expensive hops are up over $3/once
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 26, 2008, 09:26:11 AM
He ordered his bare root from the local brew shop. Takes a few years to get a decent yield. He has four of each,  they are about nine years old, but were replanted four years ago when he moved. I think he gets a little less that an pound each plant. How long have your plants been in the ground?

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 26, 2008, 09:42:47 AM
just this season, i knew not to expect much
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 26, 2008, 09:45:18 AM
just this season, i knew not to expect much

I'll see if he has any pictures of his plants and if so I'll post some.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on November 27, 2008, 12:58:34 PM
I grew some last year, but it didn't produce any cones. Don't know why?

(http://www.cannabis-pictures.com/cannabis_plant_pictures_small1.jpg)

 :nixweiss:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 27, 2008, 01:09:33 PM
I grew some last year, but it didn't produce any cones. Don't know why?

(http://www.cannabis-pictures.com/cannabis_plant_pictures_small1.jpg)

 :nixweiss:

 ;D ;D ;D any buds?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 27, 2008, 01:20:47 PM
;D ;D ;D any buds?

Was it a boy? Only girls have "cones"...Did you set the light back to 11 hours a day, photo-tropic flowering plants need attenuated light regimes to "produce"...

Drank all these, didn't like them much but it was a cool looking six pack, I like most of the other products from LHB..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on November 27, 2008, 04:19:14 PM
Turkey is almost done. Negra goes good with the smells of the caramelized juices coming from the BBQ. Happy Thanksgiving.  Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 27, 2008, 05:12:30 PM
And back at ya GPD! 

Hope the rain helps cool thing of for yall, we'll be out that way soon.... I hope.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on November 28, 2008, 10:15:15 AM
Turkey is almost done. Negra goes good with the smells of the caramelized juices coming from the BBQ. Happy Thanksgiving.  Doc

Great picture Doc.  I did my turkey the same way.  Took longer to cook than I planned but it was all good.

I had a great selection for the guests.
Saranac Octoberfest
Harp Lager
Heineken
Bass Ale
St. Pauli Girl Dark

I did my best but I have a lot of beer left over for the weekend.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on November 28, 2008, 10:38:09 AM
Great picture Doc.  I did my turkey the same way.  Took longer to cook than I planned but it was all good.

Yummmm. I still smell like hickory chips and dark ale this morning.  :2vrolijk_21:  Doc

I had a great selection for the guests.
Saranac Octoberfest
Harp Lager
Heineken
Bass Ale
St. Pauli Girl Dark

I did my best but I have a lot of beer left over for the weekend.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on November 28, 2008, 02:16:53 PM
When 4pm rolls around on a Friday, everyone knows you’ve already checked out. I started this simple tradition, where each Friday, someone brings in a new beer for everyone to try. This introduces everyone to new beers, but also starts the weekend early.


It started a while back at my previous employment. Originally it would’ve appeared that it was an excuse to drink at work. I am not denying this, but it became a little more than that. Try a new beer each week, feel comfortable at your desk, and didn’t waste tons of money at the expensive happy hour down the block.


I am restarting this concept not for my current employer, but more because I want to pass it on to others. Enjoy, have fun, and for legal purposes, please drink responsibly.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 28, 2008, 03:56:28 PM
Great looking turkey (and a great beer!) GPD!

Mi amigo Jorge, that is a great idea.  Since usually am working in my office on Friday, that would be an easy tradition to start.  If the phone would just stop ringing @ 3:59 on Fridays, it would help....   ;)


Still stuffed from yesterday's TG at friends (grilled turkey there also - yum!!) & it's another party tonight.   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on November 28, 2008, 05:41:08 PM
Home brewed beer and good company! Me on the Left and Ken (Hogbreath) asleep at the wheel!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on November 28, 2008, 06:17:59 PM
Take it easy on him Brother Rob, looks like he is on his way out
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on November 28, 2008, 08:31:55 PM
A little holiday cheer!! Great for those cold nights  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on November 29, 2008, 08:48:55 PM
Home brewed beer and good company!

Ahhhh...the best...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 30, 2008, 09:38:45 AM
Was it a boy? Only girls have "cones"...Did you set the light back to 11 hours a day, photo-tropic flowering plants need attenuated light regimes to "produce"...

Drank all these, didn't like them much but it was a cool looking six pack, I like most of the other products from LHB..

Have been searching for the perfect left handed beer bottle opener.  It's a right handed world.....

Ridden the last 4 days straight and this afternoon should make it 5. 

(http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w201/BasementBash/stuff/BeerOpenerHeels.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 01, 2008, 08:12:38 AM
Was it a boy? Only girls have "cones"...Did you set the light back to 11 hours a day, photo-tropic flowering plants need attenuated light regimes to "produce"...

Drank all these, didn't like them much but it was a cool looking six pack, I like most of the other products from LHB..

I've been to their brewery, it about 20 miles away in Longmont, they were a bunch of home brewers who got together about 12 years ago and decided to start a brewery. Their Saw Tooth ale is good, I like most of their brews.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 01, 2008, 10:32:11 AM
I'll see if he has any pictures of his plants and if so I'll post some.

He didn't have any pictures of his hops, but he said that after the move from old house to new, he didn't get any hops for two years. Just starting to get some about a 100 per plant now after three and a half years. He also reminded me of something. On our way to work in Boulder, there was an older house and on the wire fence at the corner was a vine growing that looked a lot like hops, watched it all summer it grew over the near by bushes and up a support wire for a telephone pole. buds came out on it and it was hops! Not sure how long they have been there. The guy who now lives in the house is a local Sheriff. I pulled a few off, but not sure what kind they are, but there's a lot of them each summer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on December 04, 2008, 03:02:35 PM
Almost Friday  :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on December 04, 2008, 03:03:15 PM
Don's favorite beer......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on December 04, 2008, 03:06:03 PM
Friday beer in Colorado
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 04, 2008, 03:09:57 PM
Won't be long now.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 04, 2008, 03:35:48 PM
Recycle!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 04, 2008, 03:45:02 PM
Recycle!!!

Would that be your "Buddies" car ??

 :P ::) ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 04, 2008, 03:49:04 PM
Would that be your "Buddies" car ??

 :P ::) ;D

I get it!  :P

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: arcticdude on December 04, 2008, 03:58:41 PM
It needs to be sitting in front of a doublewide, it's already sitting on blocks!! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 04, 2008, 06:39:46 PM
I get it!  :P



Can't get nuthin past you bud !

 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 05, 2008, 07:27:04 AM
Breakfast of Champions!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 05, 2008, 11:33:36 AM
aye you cannae beat a drop o' the black stuff.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/73/GaeilgeGuinness.jpg/180px-GaeilgeGuinness.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 05, 2008, 11:38:58 AM
Ana wee Potcheen to set it off.

My dear ol uncle would send a fresh Connemara batch over at St pat's for my pop years ago...

If that din't git yer motor runnin yer dead! Or kilt them both!  ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 05, 2008, 11:44:21 AM
(http://blogger.dotventures.com/Upload/www.beerfaqs.com/Guinness%20Light%20Beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 05, 2008, 11:51:08 AM
Is it time yet ?

(http://www.moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issues/52/images/toucan-indian.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 05, 2008, 11:56:34 AM
Is it time yet ?

(http://www.moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issues/52/images/toucan-indian.jpg)

Any time is a good time for stout!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 05, 2008, 12:36:15 PM
Is it time yet ?

(http://www.moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issues/52/images/toucan-indian.jpg)

Should be past beer thirty (time zone here it's 12:36 pm) for you, Nige.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

(http://www.installerstore.com/imgs/t_156.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 05, 2008, 12:38:11 PM
My plans for early imbibation have beed dashed by darned responsibilties for the day...drats....  >:(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 05, 2008, 12:46:06 PM
Yep it's well past time.

My first selection for the evening will be....................

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 05, 2008, 02:26:05 PM
Yep it's well past time.

My first selection for the evening will be....................


Nige,
I'm stuck in the office having to work, on Friday?
Please have one for me!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 08, 2008, 04:56:53 AM
I had a few Mike.........and then some more.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 08, 2008, 07:47:40 AM
A few?  Is it because the bottles are so small Nige? 



Thats my story and I am sticking with it!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2008, 08:07:32 AM
Bike died yesterday.  No speedo, no tach, no blinkers - no starter switch.  We rode to a part of Georgia that does not serve alcohol on Sundays.  My current theory (which replaces my previous theory of wire eating gremlins that live in the fairing & supersedes the original theory of some fuse blown (nope replaced 1 bad one but nada) or a bad security/computer module ??) is:  the bike was pizzed that we rode over 22 miles & no beer.  I know I was pizzed......


(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/397979192_8a7e2bb8cb.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 08, 2008, 08:19:05 AM
I am sorry about no beer, that otter teach me to avoid Georgia on Sundays but I usually do as it is a 6 hour drive from here.  Which fuse blown?

Sounds as if that silly security thing could be a culprit, hope the fix is cheap and stay out of places with no beer on Sunday, that is just wrong.  Wrong in so many theocratic, pilgrimmy ways...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2008, 08:36:30 AM
Tach/speedo fuse was blown.  Replaced it & still no starter.  Tried pushing but no convenient hill & compression releases were closed so nada...

Pulled & checked all others including the maxi fuse & - nuttin'.  Did not rule out evil spirits revenge from the gods of copper yet, either.

Bike is in warranty - first time ever towed.  Kinda made for a later evening for the 4 couples I suppose. Good friends stayed with me until another arrived with a pickup to help push.

Jawga has good rides but laws from the puritanical persuasions of distillery avoidance. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 08, 2008, 08:44:00 AM
Crud.  Please post the spell or repair required to fix it...

Is there not good riding in Florabama? Libation violations are , well, unamerican in this americans view...

As one of our greatest americans Judge Schmails said...

"Of all the nerve"
 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2008, 08:57:16 AM
Will do. 

Floribama has roads that run in both directions so the return trip is not a problem.  The idea of the 1 way road out of the state of FL has not caught on yet. 

My wife originally had wanted to ride to an undisclosed location ocean side that serves foo-fooery concoctions of dubious origin.  Instead we rode to lovely Lake Eufala & lunched on chicken parts fried real good as well as a mac 'n cheese with that real crusty cheese on top that is a true gourmicurian delight.

I later drowned my sorrow with

(http://www.mexico.vg/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/mexican-beer-negra-modelo-01.jpg)


Judge Smails - "You know, you should play with Dr. Beeper and myself. I mean, he's been club champion for three years running and I'm no slouch myself."
Ty Webb - "Don't sell yourself short Judge, you're a tremendous slouch."
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 08, 2008, 09:03:56 AM
Crusty mac n cheese a crucnhy chicken parts, mmmm.  I need to go for a ride up to the South and get some over the Festivus break.

We rode up to Stuart to my pals place for $10 all u can eat brunch and $3 Bloody Marys...How many eggs bendict can a miker eat? 

The nice thing besides the bike not breaking was cigars are allowed on the deck lookin over the water...

http://www.wahoosstuart.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 08, 2008, 09:06:55 AM
NY recently repealed the puritan law that forbids liquor stores being open on Sundays.  Prolly a tax thing.  People still haven't caught on yet.

Sorry about the bike.  Fried chicken makes it all better though.  Will a wingbone fit in the fuse slot?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2008, 09:10:43 AM
I wish to live vicariously through your dining opportunities.  

The Festivus celebration is not officially noted locally due to some nasty smelting accident probably but some of us make do.  Should you travel to yon hinterland we will celebrate regardless, and after we celebrate regardless, we can celebrate Festivus too.

I had no smokes with me yesterday due to advancing age or not figuring I would be stuck on the side of a road for 3  %$#^&! hours.

(http://www.e-cart.biz/stores/vintage-metal-art/images/cigars.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2008, 09:13:36 AM
NY recently repealed the puritan law that forbids liquor stores being open on Sundays.  Prolly a tax thing.  People still haven't caught on yet.

Sorry about the bike.  Fried chicken makes it all better though.  Will a wingbone fit in the fuse slot?

Thanks.  Had plenty of spare fuses due to my anal nature of carrying spare crap - also considering hot wiring anything else but unfortunately did not get to try that.  No fire extinguisher available so it could have been interesting.

Bike broke down at the gas stop - would not re-start.  So we had facilities available for the ladies & all were good sports.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 08, 2008, 09:19:24 AM
I am restricted by my own sissiness to travel any further north than Sebring this time of year.

We desire a trip up to Florabama and will try to this spring for many oysters and lots of cold vodka
(beer works too), I will need your help in this endevour!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 08, 2008, 09:20:05 AM
Thanks.  Had plenty of spare fuses due to my anal nature of carrying spare crap - also considering hot wiring anything else but unfortunately did not get to try that.  No fire extinguisher available so it could have been interesting.

Bike broke down at the gas stop - would not re-start.  So we had facilities available for the ladies & all were good sports.

Some spare cigars were cetainly in order... :'(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 08, 2008, 10:49:11 AM
It wasn't a fault with the alarm system not disarming was it MIke?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on December 08, 2008, 12:34:07 PM

Why do they walk that way?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_vxd9ZZsI4
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2008, 12:40:19 PM
It wasn't a fault with the alarm system not disarming was it MIke?

Not sure Nige.  Alarm light was not on - system did not show armed or disarm.  Alarm never went off - we tried that once.  Due to the speedo/tach/odometer/starter & blinker switches being dead it seemed to indicate a security system failure but not sure.  Module is next to the battery as best we could figure.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2008, 12:48:02 PM
I am restricted by my own sissiness to travel any further north than Sebring this time of year.

We desire a trip up to Florabama and will try to this spring for many oysters and lots of cold vodka
(beer works too), I will need your help in this endevour!

Are you thinking about this Florabama?

(http://davekurt.blogspot.com/florabama.jpg)

(http://www.gulf-shores-alabama.net/florabama-2006-sign.jpg)

A wonderful place - very enchanting around midnight or so.  We have a beer pitcher from this establishment that has been refilled numerous times - how many numerous? - no idea.  Also know where to get vodka & beer & oysters.  Will look forward to your visit.  Would set out the red carpet but a stray dog ran away with it.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 08, 2008, 12:58:26 PM
We will rely on your local knowledge for sustinenece and debauchery...I hear St Marks is just lovely in March...When is the mullet toss?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2008, 01:15:02 PM
Unfortunately, Poseys Topless Oyster bar is closed for good in St. Marks.  A very sad occurrence. (Only the oysters there were topless although there might have been an exception or 3 amongst patrons).

Area mullet tosses vie for the rank of the top toss.

The Florabama's toss is April 24,25, & 26.  It's about 3 1/2 hours from here.  Perdido Key.  Slice of redneck heaven.

The mullet toss at the Blue Parrot on St. George Island is rumored to be the best of the area fish throws.  Usually in June & only about an hour from lovely St. Marks. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 08, 2008, 01:16:39 PM
Why do they walk that way?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_vxd9ZZsI4

She had room for a fourth bottle even.......

 ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 08, 2008, 08:31:46 PM
Okay Eagle, this is what I ended up doing, some on purpose, some cause I wasn't paying attention and put 60L instead of 40L.

:-)

10 Gal. All Grain yield

15 Lbs Two row
 1 Lb Munich Dark
 3 Lbs German Wheat
 1/2 Lbs Cara Munich
 1/2 Lbs Crystal 60 L
 1/4 Lbs Aromatic
 1/4 Lbs Chocolate


infusion mash 155 deg  1 hr
batch sparged 2nd mash at 165 for 15 minutes
Fly sparged the rest

boil hops
1 oz Chinook 60 min boil
1 oz Perle 30 min boil
1 oz Perle 15 min boil
1 oz Willamette sbrewteep

California Ale WLP001

She's boiling away with her first hop addition right now!!

Thanks again!



Brewed on 8-16-08, kegged on 9-4-08. Almost done with the first 5 gallon keg. Nice Brew!!


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 08, 2008, 08:33:22 PM
Another view. Have 5 more gallons on tap since this one was tapped so it should even be better!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 08, 2008, 08:38:03 PM
Rob,
Looks like you're getting good at it. :xyxthumbs: Now why am I thirsty?? :drink: :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 08, 2008, 08:51:27 PM
Looks fantastic Rob!  I'm boiling an oatmeal stout right now.  I'll pitch at around 11.  I'll keg in a week or so and it's homebrew on tap for Christmas.  I haven't used the keg system yet and just got the CO2 filled Friday.  No bottle washing!  I'm very excited!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 08, 2008, 09:24:54 PM
Brother Rob....Xmas run for the miker's???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 09, 2008, 09:29:51 AM
Interesting development - yesterday Miker would not ride north of Sebring due to sissiness avoidance of cold weather in the northern regions, then Rob posts a pic of his good looking/tasting brew & he's heading north to Ocala.  Maybe if Jim posts pics of that oatmeal stout, you'd head to up Clarence for New Year's?   :nixweiss:

Beer is powerful stuff.......   :drink: :drink: :drink:


(http://expatbrazil.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/beer_whitehead_w5002.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 09, 2008, 09:34:01 AM
Yesh it is.....but Jims is way to far, cold, cold, far....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 09, 2008, 09:41:53 AM
Yes, Jim lives in the frozen wasteland  frigid tundra cold, cold portion of coldness.  Riding 12 months a year is easy to do here in the hinterland of NoFl - no semi frozen ground.  Not the tropical paradise of SoFl  but our babe to blue hair ratio is better.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 09, 2008, 09:55:40 AM
Yes, Jim lives in the frozen wasteland  frigid tundra cold, cold portion of coldness.  Riding 12 months a year is easy to do here in the hinterland of NoFl - no semi frozen ground.  Not the tropical paradise of SoFl  but our babe to blue hair ratio is better.

Newly wed or nearly dead!  :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 09, 2008, 09:58:57 AM
Icky weather today but the fishig will pick up
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 09, 2008, 12:01:32 PM
Looks fantastic Rob!  I'm boiling an oatmeal stout right now.  I'll pitch at around 11.  I'll keg in a week or so and it's homebrew on tap for Christmas.  I haven't used the keg system yet and just got the CO2 filled Friday.  No bottle washing!  I'm very excited!  :drink:

Nothing like kegging! You will love it!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 09, 2008, 12:06:51 PM
Brother Rob....Xmas run for the miker's???

I have a Panty Melter Porter in the bottle and on tap that was "supposed" to be a Bass Ale clone... it is DARK but very smooth and roasty (if thats possible??)... much darker than the one I just posted...right up your alley!! Come on up when you are ready!!

 :drink: :cucumber:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 09, 2008, 12:20:12 PM
Nothing like kegging! You will love it!

Much easier that bottling 5 gal! I still like to bottle some just in case you want to take some with you. Keg gets heavy to carry around!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 09, 2008, 12:23:38 PM
Brewed on 8-16-08, kegged on 9-4-08. Almost done with the first 5 gallon keg. Nice Brew!!




The wheat gave it a good head, so is this a full stout? Looks a little lighter than most.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 09, 2008, 12:34:17 PM
Newly wed or nearly dead!  :o

There are plenty of guys hoping to marry some of the nearly dead ones, too........  :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=409DFPyb2yA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 09, 2008, 12:39:48 PM
Mother of the Year?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyCvYI9XWM4
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 09, 2008, 12:51:03 PM
There are plenty of guys hoping to marry some of the nearly dead ones, too........  :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=409DFPyb2yA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 09, 2008, 01:58:08 PM
Interesting development - yesterday Miker would not ride north of Sebring due to sissiness avoidance of cold weather in the northern regions, then Rob posts a pic of his good looking/tasting brew & he's heading north to Ocala.  Maybe if Jim posts pics of that oatmeal stout, you'd head to up Clarence for New Year's?   :nixweiss:

Beer is powerful stuff.......   :drink: :drink: :drink:

Might only happen if WPB reserves are depleted.  It's a displaced yank we're talking about here for crisesake.  Always welcome of course.  Niagara Falls is only 1/2 away!  I can't promise any of the stout left however.  I might have to stretch it by making black & tans.

(http://sense-datum.org/tim/images/blackandtan.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 09, 2008, 02:20:07 PM
Ooooooooo....Black n Tan....I likey but can only drink 10 or so because they are so filling...You have planted the seed for tonights activities...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 09, 2008, 05:26:38 PM
Black & tan sounds great from here as well.  A pre-Friday libation action plan......    :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 09, 2008, 08:01:37 PM
Black & tan sounds great from here as well.  A pre-Friday libation action plan......    :drink: :drink: :drink:


Everyone should have a plan.
I plan on having a  :drink:
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 10, 2008, 09:21:15 AM
My plan was changed to:

(http://www.planetrodi.net/BEER%20shiner%20bock.gif)

& a real Cohiba from Habana......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on December 10, 2008, 10:47:18 AM
My plan was changed to:

(http://www.planetrodi.net/BEER%20shiner%20bock.gif)

& a real Cohiba from Habana......

You're my hero.  I just happened to be very fond of both.  However, I'm very low on the "real" Cohibas.  Can you help with that?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 10, 2008, 11:06:19 AM
You're my hero.  I just happened to be very fond of both.  However, I'm very low on the "real" Cohibas.  Can you help with that?

 ;D

Lost my cape in a nasty smelting incident.......

Real Cohiba yesterday was one I got from a friend who gets them from a friend.  Not any help on getting them regularly.  Have heard they can be bought online from a company in Hong Kong.

(http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/Graphics/WhatsNew/Cohiba-Siglo-VIpopup.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 10, 2008, 11:17:24 AM
My plan was changed to:

(http://www.planetrodi.net/BEER%20shiner%20bock.gif)

& a real Cohiba from Habana......

How could you tell ?? Did it burn sideways?   :P
Thats  is a sign of real cubano's, a crummy burn.  
Also look for the label to be crooked.  AJ's are best but almost gone as I moved them to my house humidor...
If you insist, next visit I shall ply you with them...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 10, 2008, 01:54:25 PM
How could you tell ?? Did it burn sideways?   :P
Thats  is a sign of real cubano's, a crummy burn.  
Also look for the label to be crooked.  AJ's are best but almost gone as I moved them to my house humidor...
If you insist, next visit I shall ply you with them...

It went out twice & yes it burned some sideways.  Tasted ok. 

I personally checked the label for realness (15 mm wide & raised gold embossed letters - the squares were also correct) & it was indeed a true Cohiba from Habana.  Not in the Padron 1929  anny #1 league tho......

Not even in the same league as the Dominican Macanudo copies generics seconds pretenders I get for el cheapo $ as to burn & all.



Local cigar shop is hawking these today:

(http://www.elitechoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/cigar1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 10, 2008, 01:56:27 PM
Ahhh the opus...it can be like the oil or wax debate..

I find them ok but for that price, I'll take the Padron Anny annyday..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 10, 2008, 02:02:25 PM
I lookie but no buyie.

Hawking this also - friend swears by these & they smoke ok:

(http://cigarsmoker.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/toro-single-wr-237.jpg)
h upmann reserve maduro toro
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 10, 2008, 02:30:59 PM
If you can find some Jesus Fuego ciagrs try them. I spent quite some time with him in Honduras and learned a lot.
He has his own blend now...

The Fuego family’s involvement with tobacco dates to 1876, and he has worked with numerous manufacturers. He’s often credited as the “mastermind” behind a number of Rocky Patel cigars, including the Vintage 1990 and 1992. Fuego went out on his own last year and introduced his eponymous cigars in December.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on December 10, 2008, 10:30:48 PM
Best cigars I ever had were from a little hole in the wall cigar shop in Dallas in 1999.  It is just north of downtown off a street just off of Greenville Ave.  Not a particularly great part of town.  The guy that owned the place had an "employee" that was supposedly a cuban.  Anyway, the Cuban guy (who spoke no English) hand rolled them there at the shop.  The ones I really liked were a robusto sized maduro cigar that was as smoothe and tasty as any I've ever had.  He packed them super tight.  They were fabulous.  I went back a few months after the next time I was down there and bought several boxes.  The guy sold them super cheap, about a buck a piece when buying that many.  The next time I went back about a year later the place was empty.  I had the last 1 of those last year. 

I have a 1 Padron Anniversario left from a box I bought about 10 years ago, 1 authentic Havana Cohiba and 1 Partaga limited reserve.  That's all of the really good cigars I have left now.  All of these are several years old, well preserved in a humidor of course.  I guess I'm going to have to go on a mission to stock up. 

Now that I can finally buy Shiner in the Communist Republic of Illinois (Go Rod) I can have a really good beer and enjoy 1 of the last above.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 11, 2008, 08:19:30 AM
Now that I can finally buy Shiner in the Communist Republic of Illinois (Go Rod) I can have a really good beer and enjoy 1 of the last above.

I heard yesterday the previous governor of IL was arrested too.  Who VOTES for these people?  :nixweiss:

At least I can say I didn't vote for Eliot Spitzer (or did I?)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 11, 2008, 08:41:28 AM
Rocky Patel guy - muy bueno!  Will look for those Fuego's later today.


JB - Think I remember that store on Greenville.  I lived in Arlington, TX for almost 20 years.  Arlington Cigar is where I get my el cheapo macanudo-type copies for about $2.  Grapevine Cigar usually has similar. Shiner is a favorite beer thirty libation in the hinterlands where I now reside.  Have enjoyed it for years.


Wonder what cigar smoke filled the back room where Blagodonovich (sp?) was auctioning that Senate seat?  Probably a CAO........   :huepfenlol2:

(http://www.layercake.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/cigars.jpg)

Title: Harpoon Expands Boston Brewery; New Tanks to be Installed Friday
Post by: naitram on December 11, 2008, 09:11:17 AM
Two 500 Barrel tanks will increase brewing capacity at the Boston brewery

 
Boston, MA (December 10, 2008) – This Friday, December 12th, the Harpoon Brewery will install two 500 barrel unitank fermenters in front of their South Boston brewery.  The tanks, which stand 38 feet high, 12.5 feet wide, and weigh 28,000 pounds, are the largest tanks to be installed in the brewery’s history, twice the size of the largest tank at Harpoon currently.  Between 8:00 am and noon on Friday (weather permitting) the tanks will be placed by 2 large cranes on a newly built concrete pad on the Northern Avenue side of the brewing facility.
 
The new tanks, which will be used for fermenting and conditioning beer, will increase Harpoon’s brewing capacity by approximately 20%.  In 2008 Harpoon produced more beer in the state than any other brewery in Massachusetts.  This year Harpoon will see a very slight increase in production numbers from 2007, which boasted the highest production in the brewery’s 22-year history.
 
The fermenter tanks were manufactured in Springfield, Missouri by the Paul Mueller Company.  Harpoon president and COO Dan Kenary and Harpoon’s Chief of Brewing Operations Al Marzi have been overseeing the expansion.  Photos of the tank installation will be available on Friday, upon request. 

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 11, 2008, 09:18:16 AM
Would be interesting to see pics of that tank installation.  I work in an industry that uses large tanks/silos & have seen more than a few installed (or removed) by crane.  Hope it's not a very windy day...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 11, 2008, 09:24:51 AM
Thats is good news...More beer in the Baystate...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on December 11, 2008, 04:34:50 PM
Best cigars I ever had were from a little hole in the wall cigar shop in Dallas in 1999.  It is just north of downtown off a street just off of Greenville Ave.  Not a particularly great part of town.  The guy that owned the place had an "employee" that was supposedly a cuban.  Anyway, the Cuban guy (who spoke no English) hand rolled them there at the shop.  The ones I really liked were a robusto sized maduro cigar that was as smoothe and tasty as any I've ever had.  He packed them super tight.  They were fabulous.  I went back a few months after the next time I was down there and bought several boxes.  The guy sold them super cheap, about a buck a piece when buying that many.  The next time I went back about a year later the place was empty.  I had the last 1 of those last year. 

I have a 1 Padron Anniversario left from a box I bought about 10 years ago, 1 authentic Havana Cohiba and 1 Partaga limited reserve.  That's all of the really good cigars I have left now.  All of these are several years old, well preserved in a humidor of course.  I guess I'm going to have to go on a mission to stock up. 

Now that I can finally buy Shiner in the Communist Republic of Illinois (Go Rod) I can have a really good beer and enjoy 1 of the last above.

Mi amigo....if you want I can get Cohibas or any other cuban cigar everytime that I travel to Latin America....no problem buddy...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on December 11, 2008, 10:40:25 PM
Mi amigo....if you want I can get Cohibas or any other cuban cigar everytime that I travel to Latin America....no problem buddy...

You're on.  I really like Cohibas, about a 50 ring gauge 6" or so.  Let me know next time you're going and I will send you the cash.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 11, 2008, 10:47:48 PM
I went here today.  http://ecommerce.smokinjoe.com/acb/stores/1/cigarclub.aspx
It's a smoke shop on a reservation near niagara falls which is tax free.

I didn't see any Padron Anniversarios so I ended up with Arturo Fuentes 858s for 4.95 each  (money is tight for another month)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 07:29:29 AM
I was with Rocky Patel last night for a little while during a smoke in... His new smoke is pretty nice with the rubusto at 4$.

He was talking about how they have geared lots of the new line to the $4-8 range because of tight money.
Nice folks at Rocky Patel.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on December 12, 2008, 08:18:19 AM
Mi amigo....if you want I can get Cohibas or any other cuban cigar everytime that I travel to Latin America....no problem buddy...
careful...even the possesion by a US Citizen is illegal since 05.

Check the ATF or customs sight, they quietly tightened the rules.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 08:47:45 AM
It is much easier to police citizens than criminals.

There are many on-line sights that will ship to the US...Some are fake, some are real, who knows.

IMO, there are many Nicuarguan, Honduran and even Dominican smokes are as good if not better that "Cuban".
Some poor sap I was talking to said he bought "pre-embargo" cubans for $100/stick.  Sorry NFW, he got punked.

A box recently sold at a clearing house for 16K...

The prohibition of legitmate cubans has created a huge illicit market of fakes...
Prohibiton doesn't work on anything...Imagine how cheap reefer would be if you could grow your own? 
My kids would prolly have some money...  :D

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 12, 2008, 08:55:23 AM
I can get Cubans in Canada, 30 miles away but I don't.  I've had several and Miker is right.  You don't know which are authentic and the Hondurans are as good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 09:04:51 AM
The last Cohiba Esplondido I bought when ooc was $48...It was OK...
I'll take a #1 anny Padron at $24 anyday adn I can get them anyday!

Not that I would turn a down a box or cabinet of true Trinidad Fundadores or Rubusto Extra...




or Hoyo Churchills or a San Luis Rey lonsdale....enough, I have to try and stay at work today...my bike is at home too...ow my eye is starting to hurt and it looks like a nice day coming up...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mr_magoo on December 12, 2008, 09:10:48 AM
Think I'll enjoy a holiday brew tonight at one of the local brewerys. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 09:12:45 AM
I was back on these last night...dern good too, maybe some more in my future...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 12, 2008, 09:16:20 AM
(http://www.stogieguys.com/sg-content/uploads/2007/05/samadams.jpg)

The last few cuban cigars have happened upon have not been all that memorable.  The Cohiba this week was ok...... but there are a lot of other smokes that would beat it for what the assumed price was.  

Prefer to shop in cigar shops vs online & support local merchants & all.  I am no ceegar connysewer but know what I like when it tastes ok to me.

Wish there was 1 of those handy Indian reservations nearby though.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on December 12, 2008, 09:41:42 AM
(http://www.stogieguys.com/sg-content/uploads/2007/05/samadams.jpg)

The last few cuban cigars have happened upon have not been all that memorable.  The Cohiba this week was ok...... but there are a lot of other smokes that would beat it for what the assumed price was.  

Prefer to shop in cigar shops vs online & support local merchants & all.  I am no ceegar connysewer but know what I like when it tastes ok to me.

Wish there was 1 of those handy Indian reservations nearby though.....

I wish I had a good place to get cigars.  We only have 1 real cigar shop here and the prices tend to be a bit criminal.  I don't really go through that many and haven't bought any in 6 years or so.  I had quite a few at 1 time and have weeded them down.  Maybe there will be some deals since the economy is in the tank.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 09:47:03 AM
I wish I had a good place to get cigars.  We only have 1 real cigar shop here and the prices tend to be a bit criminal.  I don't really go through that many and haven't bought any in 6 years or so.  I had quite a few at 1 time and have weeded them down.  Maybe there will be some deals since the economy is in the tank.

Just pretend their Harley parts, their way over priced! Then the price won't seem as bad.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 09:48:36 AM
Try here, good guys, service and prices...Availability sometimes and issue but you can get singles too...


http://www.arnoldstobacco.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 09:54:21 AM
Any of you guys out on the west coast tried this?

North Coast Old Rasputin XI Available Friday, November 28th Only At the Brewery in Fort Bragg, California.



North Coast Brewing has been making exceptional beers for over 20 years now. The Brew Guide has called them, “very big, very complex and downright kick-ass.” And, one of the biggest and most kick-ass has been their Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout. With a string of 12 Gold Medals dating back to 1996, Old Rasputin has developed a cult following. So would it be possible to improve upon that huge, robust coffee and chocolate flavor profile?



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 09:57:11 AM
I have had the raspy...there is a reason it comes in 4 packs...9% abv, whack!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 10:05:31 AM
I have had the raspy...there is a reason it comes in 4 packs...9% abv, whack!

Last one a little higher that that!!  I'd love to get some, I made a whiskey barrel stout once. I added steamed oak chips to my fermenter, then at bottling I added a cup of whiskey. It came out great!

Old Rasputin X Imperial Stout

Available only at the Brewery
Brewed in honor of the tenth anniversary of the introduction of Old Rasputin, this special limited bottling was released in January of 2007. Bottled in 500 ml. bottles with a cork and wire finish, Old Rasputin X was blended from beer aged for nine months in Bourbon barrels up to 12 years old.

Vital Statistics

Style: Barrel Aged
Color: Black
ABV: 11.6%Bitterness: 75 IBU's

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 10:08:01 AM
No wonder I only got three down before settling in...Strong alky flavor not all that chocolatey to me...
I like the Rough Brewery for a Choc stout a little better, made awsome car bombs with it...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 12, 2008, 10:09:40 AM
dont think harpoon will be installing the new tanks today. MA is under a state of emergency from a massive ICE storm
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on December 12, 2008, 10:11:41 AM
dont think harpoon will be installing the new tanks today. MA is under a state of emergency from a massive ICE storm

Too bad. I'm guessing that you're stocked up and can weather it. 'Twould suck to have an empty fridge during the storm.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 12, 2008, 10:12:07 AM
Very windy here today.  Saw a tank installation that went very badly on a windy day.  Ice is not good.  Some trucker somewhere (with uninstalled tanks) probably has an interesting weekend ahead.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 10:20:50 AM
No wonder I only got three down before settling in...Strong alky flavor not all that chocolatey to me...
I like the Rough Brewery for a Choc stout a little better, made awsome car bombs with it...

I think I've been there, don't they have one of those river race boats hanging from the ceiling?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 10:21:51 AM
I've never been but have swilled river boats full of Dead Man red... ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on December 12, 2008, 10:33:47 AM
get out the chair, and get ya a beer,
we gonna get lazy, dazy, and crazy.



damn its been a long week. wating on beer thirty gonna make it worse. :drink:


molsen golden for me. with a few shots of gold patron along the way.




hope everyone has a great weekend



TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on December 12, 2008, 10:43:22 AM
get out the chair, and get ya a beer,
we gonna get lazy, dazy, and crazy.



damn its been a long week. wating on beer thirty gonna make it worse. :drink:


molsen golden for me. with a few shots of gold patron along the way.




hope everyone has a great weekend



TN

You too TN. I've got absolutely nothing on the agenda for this weekend. Thinking I'm way overdue for a bender. Cheers.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 12, 2008, 10:50:30 AM
(http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/jsjapan/xmasbeerkegs.jpg)

Keg o' Christmas
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 12, 2008, 10:52:18 AM
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q303/retro-girl/BeerChristmas.jpg)

Hope everyone has a great weekend as well!   :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 12, 2008, 11:38:44 AM
 :santa2: :santa: :xmas: :santa3: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 12:03:18 PM
(http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/jsjapan/xmasbeerkegs.jpg)

Keg o' Christmas

I have the same picture, later at night I guess.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on December 12, 2008, 12:20:50 PM
Very touching.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 12, 2008, 12:20:56 PM
No Shortage of Cuban Cigars over here.

http://www.cgarsltd.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=cohiba

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 12:21:18 PM
New improved beer coasters, the hold your seat while to hit the restroom or hit up on the blond at the end of the bar!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 12:21:45 PM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on December 12, 2008, 12:22:56 PM
Why the eff didn't I think of that?? I'd be sitting on an island somewhere.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 12, 2008, 12:32:05 PM
OK it's 5.30pm here time for a.....................
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on December 12, 2008, 12:40:08 PM
Enjoy, you earned it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 01:16:37 PM
2fers at 5 today, whoppee!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 01:33:35 PM
Nice and hoppy, you can taste the hops when you burp!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 01:45:11 PM
Beer Hall Of Fame!

http://beerme.com/fame.php
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 12, 2008, 01:49:34 PM
Nice and hoppy, you can taste the hops when you burp!  :drink:

still havent tried that yet. i know a local place that has it on tap
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 01:52:43 PM
still havent tried that yet. i know a local place that has it on tap

If you like IPA's and hoppy beer it pretty good, they also have a nother that's pretty good, Cold Hop.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 12, 2008, 02:03:42 PM
I always like to truely "taste" the beers form a tap.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 12, 2008, 02:29:22 PM
Nice and hoppy, you can taste the hops when you burp!  :drink:

Enjoy this one a lot.  Very hoppy!

 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 12, 2008, 04:06:17 PM
Enjoy, you earned it.


I reckon so Jim............I've had four of em now.

 :drink:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 12, 2008, 04:08:08 PM
If you like IPA's and hoppy beer it pretty good, they also have a nother that's pretty good, Cold Hop.

Craig

You can tell it must be good cos it says "BRITISH style Ale" on the label.............. always gonna be great !!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 12, 2008, 04:37:12 PM
You can tell it must be good cos it says "BRITISH style Ale" on the label.............. always gonna be great !!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 13, 2008, 05:25:15 AM
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a100/lunchbox_394/mel_brooks-robyn_hilton.jpg)


Update on the electrical problem with the jester:

Bike kept blowing fuses due to a couple of wiring shorts (intermittent of course) in the turn signals.  These shorts blew the battery fuse, which in turn caused the security module to shut the bike down as if it was being stolen.  Also blew the brake/running light converter module.

Basically, it was  "ride it like I stole it" until it shut down. 

(http://pix.auctiva.com/pix/10/00/06/DBF_RIDE_IT_LIKE_YOU_STOLE_IT.jpg)

A good weekend to all!   :drink:

Our Toys for Tots Run is on Sunday and the weather looks GREAT!   :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 13, 2008, 07:08:58 AM
Glad they found it.  Nothing tougher to work on than electrical problems.  Good thing it was under warranty.  How long was the short?

(http://blogs.amctv.com/mel_brooks_greatest_gags/mel-brooks.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 13, 2008, 07:28:34 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on December 14, 2008, 02:46:32 PM
Don't know if ya can get this here, but if ya can, it's some RGS!!! It's seasonal Mexican XMas cervesa! Noche Buena, which Keyn and I had to test thoroughly! The Indio's pretty good too! :2vrolijk_21:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 15, 2008, 05:23:41 PM
Glad they found it.  Nothing tougher to work on than electrical problems.  Good thing it was under warranty.  How long was the short?



(http://www.piratemerch.com/images/pirates_booty_undies.jpg)

The short was pretty short, or short & pretty........

(http://api.ning.com/files/URQZwq4LDWspj4iWRyeTUk7LFaOiKPKtTU86fissv0B6oHCZseitq*KBuVtXVhesH4r-PBrmekz25V22S-fPPskSiP6jjToE/YoungFrankensteinIgor.jpg)



Will look for that Bueno Noche.... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 15, 2008, 11:39:47 PM
got the stout kegged with 7 lbs of head pressure.  It's been ready to keg for a couple days but I wanted to make sure it had settled good after racking to make the final product extra clear.  I'll pour a short glass tomorrow to see if I have enough dissolved CO2 yet.  Ales work so quick.  I could have been drinking this in under a week if I'd rushed it.

I'll never wash another bottle again.  I was even toying with the idea of kegging a pilsner or lager and putting a t-valve splitter on the CO2 and again on the tap to have them mix at the tap under the same pressure for a perfect black and tan.  A buddy of mine (chemist) said it might not work unless the tanks have identical volumes even if delivery pressures are identical.  I don't have the extra keg or fittings yet anyway but a guy can dream can't he?  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 16, 2008, 03:37:18 PM
got the stout kegged with 7 lbs of head pressure.  It's been ready to keg for a couple days but I wanted to make sure it had settled good after racking to make the final product extra clear.  I'll pour a short glass tomorrow to see if I have enough dissolved CO2 yet.  Ales work so quick.  I could have been drinking this in under a week if I'd rushed it.

I'll never wash another bottle again.  I was even toying with the idea of kegging a pilsner or lager and putting a t-valve splitter on the CO2 and again on the tap to have them mix at the tap under the same pressure for a perfect black and tan.  A buddy of mine (chemist) said it might not work unless the tanks have identical volumes even if delivery pressures are identical.  I don't have the extra keg or fittings yet anyway but a guy can dream can't he?  :drink:

I thought the same thing when I first starting kegging but I like to suck one out of the bottle every now and then! I ran across this video and thread on the HomeBrewTalk website. Now I can rack a six pack or more to take to a friend or family members house and don't have to worry about the yeast in the bottom of the  bottle as it has already settled out in the keg. I also cut about 1/2 to 3/4 inch off my kegs "out" tube to keep from sucking up any yeast on the last glass. Works great!

Direct Video link (this guy knows his stuff)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwIbFQcHYyo&feature=PlayList&p=DD904B9BABCE723C&index=1

and a link to the discussion on HomeBrewTalk

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/we-no-need-no-stinking-beer-gun-24678/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 16, 2008, 04:22:48 PM
got the stout kegged with 7 lbs of head pressure.  It's been ready to keg for a couple days but I wanted to make sure it had settled good after racking to make the final product extra clear.  I'll pour a short glass tomorrow to see if I have enough dissolved CO2 yet.  Ales work so quick.  I could have been drinking this in under a week if I'd rushed it.

I'll never wash another bottle again.  I was even toying with the idea of kegging a pilsner or lager and putting a t-valve splitter on the CO2 and again on the tap to have them mix at the tap under the same pressure for a perfect black and tan.  A buddy of mine (chemist) said it might not work unless the tanks have identical volumes even if delivery pressures are identical.  I don't have the extra keg or fittings yet anyway but a guy can dream can't he?  :drink:

Congratulations! Salutations and glee!  Keep hope alive!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 16, 2008, 07:35:38 PM
got the stout kegged with 7 lbs of head pressure.  It's been ready to keg for a couple days but I wanted to make sure it had settled good after racking to make the final product extra clear.  I'll pour a short glass tomorrow to see if I have enough dissolved CO2 yet.  Ales work so quick.  I could have been drinking this in under a week if I'd rushed it.

I'll never wash another bottle again.  I was even toying with the idea of kegging a pilsner or lager and putting a t-valve splitter on the CO2 and again on the tap to have them mix at the tap under the same pressure for a perfect black and tan.  A buddy of mine (chemist) said it might not work unless the tanks have identical volumes even if delivery pressures are identical.  I don't have the extra keg or fittings yet anyway but a guy can dream can't he?  :drink:

extra clear stout  :confused5: :nixweiss:  I aint ever had one dem  ;)  :P   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 17, 2008, 07:27:16 AM
extra clear stout  :confused5: :nixweiss:  I aint ever had one dem  ;)  :P   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

I had to take it's word for it.

was very flat on a test pour after 24 hrs at 7 psi.  What do you recommend for time and pressure?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 17, 2008, 07:52:44 AM
One brazillion isobars
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 17, 2008, 08:53:36 AM
One brazillion isobars

It's 8:53 and I'm under a lot of pressure
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 17, 2008, 09:02:21 AM
I was feeling alot of pressure earlier too but I fixed that problem with the sports section and some private time...
It was $1 margarita night last night and I am feeling quite perky because I only had 8..

Now to decide the FBP (Friday Beer Post, for the cool peeps) selection of the weekend.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 17, 2008, 10:37:25 AM
I had to take it's word for it.

was very flat on a test pour after 24 hrs at 7 psi.  What do you recommend for time and pressure?

I always set mine to 30 psi and shake LIGHTLY for about 2 minutes to force carb a little. Then I let it sit at that for a day, then shoot it to 20 (as it will be lower than that after absorption) for another day, then let it sit at 11-12 psi for at least a week.

If you want to force carb it all the way, put 30 on it, lay it on its side on something like a piece of carpet or towel and rock it back and forth for 5 minutes. Wait about 5 minutes then do it again. Chill for a couple of hours then test it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 17, 2008, 05:06:38 PM
will turn the pressure up and agitate if my test pour is flat today.  Thanks Rob.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 17, 2008, 06:24:46 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 17, 2008, 06:26:19 PM
Pressure to high!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 17, 2008, 06:41:53 PM
I had to take it's word for it.

was very flat on a test pour after 24 hrs at 7 psi.  What do you recommend for time and pressure?

the slower the better, shaking & high psi causes large pop like bubbles, lower pressure and longer time will produce nice tight bubbles. I go 10 psi for 3-5 days and have had great results,  patience my friends is the secret  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 17, 2008, 07:51:51 PM
the slower the better, shaking & high psi causes large pop like bubbles, lower pressure and longer time will produce nice tight bubbles. I go 10 psi for 3-5 days and have had great results,  patience my friends is the secret  :2vrolijk_21:

That's the feedback I was looking for.  Thanks!  :2vrolijk_21:  I'll bump it up a little and wait.

One other thing I thought might be cool was to brew a lighter ale or lager and put a splitter on the gas line to the second corny and bring it back to the tap with 1/4 valves on a T fitting to pour premixed black and tans.  If anyone wants one or the other alone simply turn off the other valve before pouring.  Will it work?  :nixweiss:  It's cheap to do.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 18, 2008, 10:13:42 AM
Let us know how it turns out, Jim.

Was at a friends home last night for some of his home brew.  Excellent brews!  My favorite is a Fire Rock Pale Ale similar to Kona.  He had 4 on tap  & 2 more not ready to tap in carboys.  Plus he makes white & red wine.  Offered to walk me through my first batch of beer making if/when I get around to it. 

Will be around 80 again today so it beginning to look like a balmy Christmas.  Looks like we will be skiing just after Christmas after all.  Will be 5 below there most likely....... :pepper: :carrot: :pepper:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2367/2215056587_b12d2eb8d9.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 18, 2008, 06:37:30 PM
Friday for me today, off the next 10 days. :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:  :huepfenjump3::drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:  :huepfenjump3::drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :huepfenjump3: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:  :P:drink:
Mike
 ;) :drink:



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 18, 2008, 07:03:43 PM
Friday for me today, off the next 10 days. :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:  :huepfenjump3::drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:  :huepfenjump3::drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :huepfenjump3: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:  :P:drink:
Mike
 ;) :drink:




good Lord!  I hope your liver is up for it.  :nervous: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 18, 2008, 07:09:38 PM
Work tomorrow then off until 1/5.... I hope my liver can take it. :nervous: ;D ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 18, 2008, 08:00:28 PM
Liquor is good for the liver, keeps it from getting WORMS!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 18, 2008, 08:06:36 PM
Liquor is good for the liver, keeps it from getting WORMS!
Mike
 :drink:
Might be too late.....I'm probably already a tad 'wormy'.  ??? :-[ har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 19, 2008, 08:02:09 AM
What a great picture that is. Where is it Mike ? and please can I have an invitation to go there.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2367/2215056587_b12d2eb8d9.jpg?v=0)

Your very best pal in all the whole wide World.

Nige

 :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: twincamscreamer on December 19, 2008, 08:54:44 AM
 : :znothingfunny:except :alcohol:Happy Friday all.  Sounds like life is good for all. :givemebeer: :2vrolijk_09: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on December 19, 2008, 09:16:36 AM
Worth repeating on a Friday:

One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the  Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm.
Here's how it went:
"Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."


Therefore, the smartest are, by Cliffy's definition, those that drink the most.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 19, 2008, 09:23:58 AM
Worth repeating on a Friday:

One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff Clavin was explaining the  Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm.
Here's how it went:
"Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."



Therefore, the smartest are, by Cliffy's definition, those that drink the most.

I must be one of the smartest sob's in the world! :beerchug:
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 19, 2008, 09:24:03 AM
What a great picture that is. Where is it Mike ? and please can I have an invitation to go there.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2367/2215056587_b12d2eb8d9.jpg?v=0)

Your very best pal in all the whole wide World.

Nige

 :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenlol2:

At last, I have a friend!  (As long as there is beer involved).   ;D ;D ;D   :drink: :drink: :drink:

Nige, not sure where it was taken.  Usually we have a view of the mountain when we ski, & that is my FAVORITE view - bottle in foreground.  This year it's Taos, New Mexico.  Great snow (we hope), great people, great food.  New Mexico version of Mexican food is outstanding!  Mountain is almost 12,000 feet & it will be a trifle cold.

You are welcome to join us anytime, Nige!  I have not been snow skiing in ..... too many years.  Thinking about Utah again for next year.  Some of the best snow I have ever seen in Utah.

Say, maybe we could just meet in the Alps & call it a central meeting spot?   :huepfenlol2:

(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/CMAG/938-020~Skiing-Posters.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 19, 2008, 09:34:54 AM
 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 19, 2008, 09:36:20 AM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 19, 2008, 09:39:38 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 19, 2008, 09:40:31 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 19, 2008, 10:39:20 AM
At last, I have a friend!  (As long as there is beer involved).   ;D ;D ;D   :drink: :drink: :drink:

Nige, not sure where it was taken.  Usually we have a view of the mountain when we ski, & that is my FAVORITE view - bottle in foreground.  This year it's Taos, New Mexico.  Great snow (we hope), great people, great food.  New Mexico version of Mexican food is outstanding!  Mountain is almost 12,000 feet & it will be a trifle cold.

You are welcome to join us anytime, Nige!  I have not been snow skiing in ..... too many years.  Thinking about Utah again for next year.  Some of the best snow I have ever seen in Utah.

Say, maybe we could just meet in the Alps & call it a central meeting spot?   :huepfenlol2:

(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/CMAG/938-020~Skiing-Posters.jpg)

Sounds good to me Mike.

A CVO Skiiing/drinking/foolinaround&generally having a good time GTG.

Quite fancy doin it in the States though as I have never ski'd there.


(http://www.vtliving.com/fredpabst/pabst_button.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 19, 2008, 08:36:35 PM
Sounds good to me Mike.

A CVO Skiiing/drinking/foolinaround&generally having a good time GTG.

Quite fancy doin it in the States though as I have never ski'd there.


(http://www.vtliving.com/fredpabst/pabst_button.jpg)



A good plan, Nige!

Talon supplies the visuals & I'll buy the first round.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: arcticdude on December 19, 2008, 09:19:29 PM
We ski the same here as most places. We go to the top, slide to the bottom, falling a couple of times on the way and repeat. We do that a couple of times and then hit the lodge!!!  Is it different in England??u
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on December 19, 2008, 09:31:43 PM
Tonight's beverages:  Killian's Irish Red, Yuengling Black & Tan, and a little later.......The Glenlivet 18.  I am so glad this week is OVER!   :2vrolijk_21:  To top it off, I've screwed up my left knee again.  Saw my doctor today about it.  Can't tell much from X-rays, but it appears I've done some more ACL damage.  He shot my knee full of Xylocaine, so I should be fine for the rest of the weekend.  I hate knee problems...........but beer and Scotch always makes it feel a little better.......or less.......however you look at it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on December 19, 2008, 09:55:45 PM
Tonight's beverages:  Killian's Irish Red, Yuengling Black & Tan, and a little later.......The Glenlivet 18.  I am so glad this week is OVER!   :2vrolijk_21:  To top it off, I've screwed up my left knee again.  Saw my doctor today about it.  Can't tell much from X-rays, but it appears I've done some more ACL damage.   He shot my knee full of Xylocaine, so I should be fine for the rest of the weekend.  I hate knee problems...........but beer and Scotch always makes it feel a little better.......or less.......however you look at it.

Ouch, Henry...what did you do to your knee?

I destroyed my right knee in a ski accident about 8 years ago.  I'll need a new one someday...  Ended my skiing fun...  Since then there has been no reason for snow or winter at all....  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on December 19, 2008, 10:09:10 PM
Ouch, Henry...what did you do to your knee?

I destroyed my right knee in a ski accident about 8 years ago.  I'll need a new one someday...  Ended my skiing fun...  Since then there has been no reason for snow or winter at all....  :nixweiss:

Due to my sedentary job, I like to use the stairs instead of the elevator.  Was descending the stairs Wednesday evening, and I have no idea what I did wrong........it just gave out.  Tried to gut it out yesterday, but ended up calling my doctor yesterday afternoon.  He called in a script and made an appointment for me today.  We'll see how the weekend goes.  Right now, the knee is good to go...............so I need to be REALLY careful.  I know the inevitable is not far off.  Probably need to go ahead and get it over with before riding season sets in.

Knee problems SUCK.  Pounding 'em during 20+ years of military service doesn't help much.   :(  This incident really hurt.  I'll know more once the Xylocaine wears off over the weekend.  Doctor has closed up shop next week and told me if it is unbearable to call him at home and we'll do another injection to get through Christmas.........then MRI next Friday.  Hopefully I've just strained it and not made the tear any worse.................HOPEFULLY.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 20, 2008, 07:51:36 AM
Knee problems SUCK.  Pounding 'em during 20+ years of military service doesn't help much.   :(  This incident really hurt.  I'll know more once the Xylocaine wears off over the weekend.  Doctor has closed up shop next week and told me if it is unbearable to call him at home and we'll do another injection to get through Christmas.........then MRI next Friday.  Hopefully I've just strained it and not made the tear any worse.................HOPEFULLY.
So sorry to hear of the knee problem, Henry.  Maybe it'll 'self-mend' enough if you baby it for awhile.....at least you don't have a 'kicker' scooter to continually hyper-extend/and pound it from time to time.  Might have to start using the elevator more.  :2vrolijk_21: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 22, 2008, 05:22:43 AM
We ski the same here as most places. We go to the top, slide to the bottom, falling a couple of times on the way and repeat. We do that a couple of times and then hit the lodge!!!  Is it different in England??u

We usually don't bother with the top to bottom stuff - just hit the Lodge !

Skiing in England/Scotland generally sucks, we need to go the the Alps.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 22, 2008, 05:28:20 AM
Due to my sedentary job, I like to use the stairs instead of the elevator.  Was descending the stairs Wednesday evening, and I have no idea what I did wrong........it just gave out.  Tried to gut it out yesterday, but ended up calling my doctor yesterday afternoon.  He called in a script and made an appointment for me today.  We'll see how the weekend goes.  Right now, the knee is good to go...............so I need to be REALLY careful.  I know the inevitable is not far off.  Probably need to go ahead and get it over with before riding season sets in.

Knee problems SUCK.  Pounding 'em during 20+ years of military service doesn't help much.   :(  This incident really hurt.  I'll know more once the Xylocaine wears off over the weekend.  Doctor has closed up shop next week and told me if it is unbearable to call him at home and we'll do another injection to get through Christmas.........then MRI next Friday.  Hopefully I've just strained it and not made the tear any worse.................HOPEFULLY.

Bummer about the knee Henry.......hope it doesn't spoil your Christmas fun.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on December 22, 2008, 10:27:13 AM
Doesn't appear we're the classiest drinkers, but what we lack in class, we make up for in VOLUME!! :o :D

Here's a few useless tidbits from American Imbibery History!

Americans prefer mostly beer and hard liquor, going all the way back to our Founding Fathers.

Thomas Jefferson brewed beer in Monticello

George Washington was the largest distiller of Rye Whiskey

As an average, Americans consume 23 Gallons of Beer/Year, over 1 Gallon of Hard Liquor/Year, and only 2 Gallons of Wine/Year

88% of all Wine consumed here is drank by 11% of the population, mostly on both coasts. The rest of the country, as a percentage, mostly drinks Beer and Hard Liquor

HeHe!!! Not a very classy bunch, are we! But we sure do our part!!! Do your share and drink up ya'll!!! ::) ;) :drink: :drink: :drink:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 22, 2008, 11:27:10 AM
Doesn't appear we're the classiest drinkers, but what we lack in class, we make up for in VOLUME!! :o :D

Here's a few useless tidbits from American Imbibery History!

Americans prefer mostly beer and hard liquor, going all the way back to our Founding Fathers.

Thomas Jefferson brewed beer in Monticello

George Washington was the largest distiller of Rye Whiskey

As an average, Americans consume 23 Gallons of Beer/Year, over 1 Gallon of Hard Liquor/Year, and only 2 Gallons of Wine/Year

88% of all Wine consumed here is drank by 11% of the population, mostly on both coasts. The rest of the country, as a percentage, mostly drinks Beer and Hard Liquor

HeHe!!! Not a very classy bunch, are we! But we sure do our part!!! Do your share and drink up ya'll!!! ::) ;) :drink: :drink: :drink:

Hoist! 8)

Hoist, I laid out the History of Hooch back on page 113, some great histoy i'm sure you'll enjoy http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.msg393157#msg393157 (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.msg393157#msg393157)  :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on December 22, 2008, 11:32:18 AM
Hoist, I laid out the History of Hooch back on page 113, some great histoy i'm sure you'll enjoy http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.msg393157#msg393157 (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.msg393157#msg393157)  :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Now that's some real history there! :2vrolijk_21:

HeHe!!! I got my info from a show on The History Channel this weekend! And no, I didn't Snope it! ;D

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 22, 2008, 05:23:00 PM
Doesn't appear we're the classiest drinkers, but what we lack in class, we make up for in VOLUME!! :o :D

Here's a few useless tidbits from American Imbibery History!

Americans prefer mostly beer and hard liquor, going all the way back to our Founding Fathers.

Thomas Jefferson brewed beer in Monticello

George Washington was the largest distiller of Rye Whiskey

As an average, Americans consume 23 Gallons of Beer/Year, over 1 Gallon of Hard Liquor/Year, and only 2 Gallons of Wine/Year

88% of all Wine consumed here is drank by 11% of the population, mostly on both coasts. The rest of the country, as a percentage, mostly drinks Beer and Hard Liquor

HeHe!!! Not a very classy bunch, are we! But we sure do our part!!! Do your share and drink up ya'll!!! ::) ;) :drink: :drink: :drink:

Hoist! 8)


The #'s seem right just not matched to the right item for my use. :)
Mikey's average consumption : Over 23 Gallons of Liquor/Year, over 1 Gallon Beer/Year, 2 Glasses of Wine/Year !  :oops:

I think we are as classy as any country there is! :drink:
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 22, 2008, 05:54:01 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 22, 2008, 05:57:08 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 24, 2008, 09:21:55 AM
Hoist, I laid out the History of Hooch back on page 113, some great histoy i'm sure you'll enjoy http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.msg393157#msg393157 (http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=12408.msg393157#msg393157)  :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Wow, all the way back to page 113.  That really is back in history.

Hoist, please don't equate wine drinking with class.  There is a lot of Mad Dog and Ripple included in that 88%.  By the way, the M/D winery (Mogen/David) isn't far from me.  In my previous job I had a tour of it.  They do a great job hiding the place.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 24, 2008, 12:11:14 PM
Wow, all the way back to page 113.  That really is back in history.

Hoist, please don't equate wine drinking with class.  There is a lot of Mad Dog and Ripple included in that 88%.  By the way, the M/D winery (Mogen/David) isn't far from me.  In my previous job I had a tour of it.  They do a great job hiding the place.
MD 20/20 mixed with GingerAle over rocks..........mmmmmm.  :drink: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 24, 2008, 12:18:41 PM
MD 20/20 mixed with GingerAle over rocks..........mmmmmm.  :drink: har!  spyder

They don't control any part of the fermentation except for the yeast strain.  They have about a dozen silos outside painted black that are 100,000-150,000 gallons that are used for fermentation.  The product is then fortified to bring the alcohol content up to around 15-18% and flavored.  Every product has a screw cap.

The only way to find the place when I was there was to walk to the front door where the name was silk screened on the glass.  They are part of the international conglomerate Constellation Brands.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbird_(wine)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 24, 2008, 12:27:16 PM
Doesn't appear we're the classiest drinkers, but what we lack in class, we make up for in VOLUME!! :o :D

88% of all Wine consumed here is drank by 11% of the population, mostly on both coasts. The rest of the country, as a percentage, mostly drinks Beer and Hard Liquor

HeHe!!! Not a very classy bunch, are we! But we sure do our part!!! Do your share and drink up ya'll!!! ::) ;) :drink: :drink: :drink:

Hoist! 8)

Here's your class....
http://www.bumwine.com/

My Dad used to buy Richard's Wild Irish Rose by the gallon for sipping
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 24, 2008, 12:28:08 PM
They don't control any part of the fermentation except for the yeast strain.  They have about a dozen silos outside painted black that are 100,000-150,000 gallons that are used for fermentation.  The product is then fortified to bring the alcohol content up to around 15-18% and flavored.  Every product has a screw cap.

The only way to find the place when I was there was to walk to the front door where the name was silk screened on the glass.  They are part of the international conglomerate Constellation Brands.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunderbird_(wine)
Where's the 'truth in advertising'?  :confused5: Label says (or at least use to) 40proof.  har!  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 24, 2008, 12:29:10 PM
They still have a 36 proof (18% alcohol x 2)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 24, 2008, 12:31:24 PM
They still have a 36 proof (18% alcohol x 2)
still a tad short......maybe we should call 'um on it.  ::) har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on December 24, 2008, 12:50:38 PM
Hey it is Christmas Eve, it is almost like Friday...

We have some nice Grand Marnier and Bailey for our morning coffee tomorrow.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on December 24, 2008, 08:29:44 PM
Hey it is Christmas Eve, it is almost like Friday...

We have some nice Grand Marnier and Bailey for our morning coffee tomorrow.


WAYYYYYY better then a Friday.  Watching Rudolf with the kids and eating pfferneuse that my wife made!  Ham and all the fixings tomorrow, sleep deprivation planned - no way a 6 and 9 year old will let us sleep in.

Being on the every other year plan has made me appreciate being home tonight.  In fact, time to get off the computer until tomorrow! 

Checking on NORAD tracking Santa - was in Eastern Africa last update.

Merry Christmas to all of you.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on December 24, 2008, 08:36:44 PM
That's great Sean, and a Merry Christmas to you all too.  :santa3: spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: REGGAB on December 24, 2008, 09:07:46 PM
Feels like a Friday.  Beer tastes like it does on Friday.  Heck......I don't have to work tomorrow............or for the next week or better, so its gonna be like a bunch of Fridays for the next few days.......so it's Friday at my house!   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 25, 2008, 09:16:31 PM
Snow. Ski. Ski. Ski.   :drink: :drink:  snow, ski, ski, ski,  :drink: :drink:

& repeat.


Merry Christmas to all!


Will not be on the board much due to Snow. Ski. Ski. Ski.   :drink: :drink:  snow, ski, ski, ski,  :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Admiral on December 25, 2008, 09:17:43 PM
Feels like a Friday.  Beer tastes like it does on Friday.  Heck......I don't have to work tomorrow............or for the next week or better, so its gonna be like a bunch of Fridays for the next few days.......so it's Friday at my house!   ;D

Yep it's friday at my house till the 5th.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 25, 2008, 09:30:10 PM
Been Friday for a week now! I love it!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 27, 2008, 05:25:11 PM
My drinking buddy!
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on December 28, 2008, 05:16:54 PM
Ah! for the good old days.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 31, 2008, 09:39:20 AM
Not Beer Friday today, but it is the last day of 2008.

Saw an article today on a Sam Adams Chocolate Stout that looked really good, not sure if that is what will be in store for tonight....

On our trek we did stop at our favorite Cajun place, Prejeans.  Mmmmm..... alligator & crawfish.


(http://www.deepfriedkudzu.com/hello/305195/640/DSC00231-2006.07.30-11.09.05.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 31, 2008, 11:25:18 AM
I hope you mean the chocolate stout and not the chocolate bock.  The bock is on tap at my local distributor perveyor for $29 a growler.  YIKES!  The stout is more resonable.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 31, 2008, 12:31:15 PM
Chocolate stouts are spensive to make car bombs out of but dare I say it....better than Guiness when bombing around!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 01, 2009, 12:54:43 PM
It was the chocolate stout.  About $15-17 per bottle as I recall.


Have not watched any bowl games, yet.  Had planned to watch the Simian Corporal Punishment Bowl (formerly known as the Flat Spherical Jerk Bowl) but missed it completely.

The Barrett-Jackson reruns are good though.

 :drink: :drink:

Happy New Year-ah!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 1Joker on January 01, 2009, 01:07:36 PM
I love Negra Modelo!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 01, 2009, 01:08:23 PM
Me too!

I hear a couple pf them calling me now.   :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on January 01, 2009, 08:39:55 PM
just got back from a week in Quebec sampling many fine  :drink: and a couple of not so good  :drink:

this was some of the good stuff found a 12 pack with all 4 of them


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on January 01, 2009, 08:43:31 PM
the not so good. but at 10.1 had to give it a try
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 01, 2009, 11:31:08 PM
Wow, reply # 3,000 in one of my favorite threads!  Thanks Iski, for starting it all!

I've had a lot of the "dry" Molsen and Labatt products over the last 20 or so years since they became available.  what they did was do away with the maltiness that we expect from a good beer.  The "drys" are easily over powered by hops or high alcohol without the mouth feel to balance them.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 02, 2009, 05:43:55 AM
Not Beer Friday today, but it is the last day of 2008.

Saw an article today on a Sam Adams Chocolate Stout that looked really good, not sure if that is what will be in store for tonight....

On our trek we did stop at our favorite Cajun place, Prejeans.  Mmmmm..... alligator & crawfish.


(http://www.deepfriedkudzu.com/hello/305195/640/DSC00231-2006.07.30-11.09.05.jpg)



Mmmmmmmmm Prejeans  :2vrolijk_21:

Jan and i really enjoyed our night there on our trip. Great food (really great) I had the Gumbo and it was 'awesome'.

Excellent service too.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 02, 2009, 10:37:49 AM
Wow, reply # 3,000 in one of my favorite threads!  Thanks Iski, for starting it all!

I've had a lot of the "dry" Molsen and Labatt products over the last 20 or so years since they became available.  what they did was do away with the maltiness that we expect from a good beer.  The "drys" are easily over powered by hops or high alcohol without the mouth feel to balance them.

Thanks,  Jim!


Not a big fan of Molsons or Labatts - today it is back to my old favorite, Shiner Bock.

 :drink: :drink:

(http://www.austinchronicle.com/binary/65a3c0c3/pols_naked-36161.jpeg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 02, 2009, 10:38:57 AM
(http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/2008/12/90%20I%20Think%20They%20Speak%20for%20All%20of%20Us.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 02, 2009, 10:42:26 AM
Mmmmmmmmm Prejeans  :2vrolijk_21:

Jan and i really enjoyed our night there on our trip. Great food (really great) I had the Gumbo and it was 'awesome'.

Excellent service too.

Nige

Wish we could have joined you & Jan @ Prejeans on your big USA trip, Nige.  Service & food are always great, and the band is good, too.  I had the crawfish 1/2 & 1/2 (ettoufee & fried tails) & an alligator appetizer.  Wife had the snapper with crawfish - excellent.  Gumbo there is always good & original as it gets.  

Mike

(http://www.prejeans.com/images/bigal2.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 07, 2009, 06:34:39 AM
Wish we could have joined you & Jan @ Prejeans on your big USA trip, Nige.  Service & food are always great, and the band is good, too.  I had the crawfish 1/2 & 1/2 (ettoufee & fried tails) & an alligator appetizer.  Wife had the snapper with crawfish - excellent.  Gumbo there is always good & original as it gets.  

Mike

(http://www.prejeans.com/images/bigal2.jpg)


Maybe next time. I wouldn't pass through Lafayette without making a pitstop there for dinner.

Here's a similar pic of Jan in Prejeans with the famous Gator.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 07, 2009, 07:52:18 AM
A great pic of Jan, Nige!

There is another Cajun Rest. in the area in Beaux Bridge, LA (about 10 miles away) named Mulates that is also very good.  We usually go to Prejeans though.

(http://www.iaap-hq.org/Convention_08/images/Mulates_Exterior.jpg)




Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 11, 2009, 02:34:04 PM
Flying home last year from Iraq we stopped in Leipzig Germany and I had a beer (or three) from Paulaner...was amazing - more so since I hadn't had beer in 8 months (other then quick trip to Qatar) but it was a memorable beer...  So I sought it out when I got home, pretty good import selection at the Class 6 on base, tried regular old Paulaner here, wasn't the same.   

Over Christmas found a sixer of Paulaner Hefe Weizen...SCORE.  Has this amazing clove like finish.  Great beer. Not willing to pay $10.99 at the place I got it over the holiday.  Next time I find it somewhere cheaper going to have to stock up, could see it becoming habit forming.

Also had a Maudite - 8%...packs a punch.  Lots of "stuff" in it, cloudy at the bottom.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 12, 2009, 07:47:59 AM
Flying home last year from Iraq we stopped in Leipzig Germany and I had a beer (or three) from Paulaner...was amazing - more so since I hadn't had beer in 8 months (other then quick trip to Qatar) but it was a memorable beer...  So I sought it out when I got home, pretty good import selection at the Class 6 on base, tried regular old Paulaner here, wasn't the same.   

Over Christmas found a sixer of Paulaner Hefe Weizen...SCORE.  Has this amazing clove like finish.  Great beer. Not willing to pay $10.99 at the place I got it over the holiday.  Next time I find it somewhere cheaper going to have to stock up, could see it becoming habit forming.

Also had a Maudite - 8%...packs a punch.  Lots of "stuff" in it, cloudy at the bottom.

Almost all Hefeweizens (wheat beer) have a citrusy clove taste.  That's what makes them so refreshing on a hot day.  I'd certainly remember my 1st beer after 8 months too.  I don't think I've gone that long since I was 12 or so.

My next home brew is a dbl IPA style.  It'll be in the keg in a little over a week.

Never heard of Maudite.  What style is it?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 12, 2009, 07:48:08 AM
 Lots of "stuff" in it, cloudy at the bottom.


Thats roughage, good for ya...Prost!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 12, 2009, 08:15:40 AM
Almost all Hefeweizens (wheat beer) have a citrusy clove taste.  That's what makes them so refreshing on a hot day.  I'd certainly remember my 1st beer after 8 months too.  I don't think I've gone that long since I was 12 or so.

My next home brew is a dbl IPA style.  It'll be in the keg in a little over a week.

Never heard of Maudite.  What style is it?
Great Jim, just in time to drag the keg to Howie's for the party!!  :drink: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  :trailer:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 12, 2009, 08:34:10 AM
Never heard of Maudite.  What style is it?

In a bottle?

No idea - just says Maudite and 8%...something about going to hell.

http://www.unibroue.com/products/maudite.cfm

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 12, 2009, 08:35:54 AM
In a bottle?

No idea - just says Maudite and 8%...something about going to hell.

http://www.unibroue.com/products/maudite.cfm


That's a given  ;) :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 12, 2009, 09:01:26 AM
On our trips to the north GA mountains we usually stop at a tavern in Helen. They have Paulaner on tap.  Public grocery stores sell it - sometimes on sale for about a buck a bottle.  Good beer.


Do not remember seeing Maudite. Interesting label.


(http://sat.epfl.ch/bar/images/maudite.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 12, 2009, 09:28:56 AM
Had Paulaner beers quite a few times when we have been riding through Germany. As the information says - very refreshing on a hot day.

Weißbier Family
Hefe Weissbier Naturtrüb
Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier is the best-selling beer by the Paulaner Brewery. Specially produced top-fermented yeast is what gives it its unmistakeable character: sparkling light, fruity, and just a tiny bit bitter. Because it is not filtered during the brewing process, it retains its originality and the many vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Hefe Weissbier Naturtrüb:
12.5% original wort; 5.5% alcohol; 44 kcal/100 ml

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 12, 2009, 09:42:40 AM
having a Paulaner with my twin bro (I'm the one in black).  Sept. 07.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 12, 2009, 09:43:55 AM
Excellent left arm support.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 12, 2009, 09:46:16 AM
Excellent left arm support.

I was worried about making it too warm but beer security is more important than the temperature
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on January 12, 2009, 11:28:00 AM
having a Paulaner with my twin bro (I'm the one in black).  Sept. 07.

How'd he end up w/ all the looks.  :nixweiss:   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 12, 2009, 12:44:21 PM
That's a given  ;) :o
They have a set policy to not allow Marines, they are afraid we will take over...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 12, 2009, 12:45:06 PM
having a Paulaner with my twin bro (I'm the one in black).  Sept. 07.

Ah, do they have the wheat beer in that size???!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 12, 2009, 12:47:18 PM
JE is another good wiesser...too much will make you poop!


http://beergeek.stores.yahoo.net/juecwewbe50.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 12, 2009, 12:54:12 PM
http://www.fishbrewing.com/

Very hoppy..had it at the hippy organic pizza store, pizza fusion...good organic pizza, whatever TF that is  too...place is just full of hippies as the olny problem...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 12, 2009, 12:56:17 PM
http://www.inletbrewing.com/

A great local, don't know if it available to all you all freezing thier kiwi's off at the present time...

Monk in the Trunk....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 12, 2009, 01:07:01 PM
Sounds interesting........ I love Belgian beers.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 12, 2009, 01:13:30 PM
It is an effort however it is no:

http://www.sintbernardus.be/en/index.html


abt12 my fav...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 12, 2009, 01:19:41 PM
Mike you really must start taking the time to post us some pics of these brews!

St Bernadus ABT12

The absolute top quality in the hierarchy of the St. Bernardus beers. It is also the beer with the highest alcohol content (10.50 %).
A dark ivory coloured beer with a high fermentation.
The show piece of the brewery.
Thanks to its soft and unconditionally genuine aroma, the beer can be smoothly tasted.
The Abt has a very fruity flavour.


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 12, 2009, 01:23:33 PM
I was going to in the chat room but you quit on me agin...!   :D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 12, 2009, 01:24:45 PM
And there is a reason that monk is smiling, that stuff is tha faschnizzle yo!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 12, 2009, 02:06:56 PM
Monk in the Trunk.....


Companion beers.....Nuns on the Run? 

Friars in the Briars?

Priest & the Beast?


Dunno....    :nixweiss:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 12, 2009, 05:05:11 PM
Just had to share this .... was just gifted a bottle of Hennessy Cognac XO Magnificence from my beautiful bride. Will have to assess and get back to youze  :alcohol: :vrolijk_10: :multi: :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 12, 2009, 05:12:30 PM
Ok, assessed. Holy crap  :bananarock: :drink: I don't know what to say  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on January 12, 2009, 05:40:05 PM

Ok, assessed. Holy crap  :bananarock: :drink: I don't know what to say  ;D ;D


MMMMMM, MMMMMM GOOD!
Might work.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on January 12, 2009, 05:49:46 PM
Just had to share this .... was just gifted a bottle of Hennessy Cognac XO Magnificence from my beautiful bride. Will have to assess and get back to youze  :alcohol: :vrolijk_10: :multi: :2thumbsup:
WOW!!!!!! I guess that's why they call you "Good Howie". ;) That's awesome d00d, enjoy!!! :2vrolijk_21:
 
 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sportygordy on January 12, 2009, 06:43:21 PM
I'm a Rolling Rock man here   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 12, 2009, 09:37:57 PM

MMMMMM, MMMMMM GOOD!
Might work.
Mike
 :drink:
yea, but it's better than that Mike  ;)
WOW!!!!!! I guess that's why they call you "Good Howie". ;) That's awesome d00d, enjoy!!! :2vrolijk_21:
 
 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
WOW is right Gary!! It is OUTSTANDING!!! I'll never say another bad word about the French  ;) :D :drink: Gonna have to hide this one in the back of the bar  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on January 12, 2009, 09:43:56 PM
yea, but it's better than that Mike  ;)WOW is right Gary!! It is OUTSTANDING!!! I'll never say another bad word about the French  ;) :D :drink: Gonna have to hide this one in the back of the bar  :2vrolijk_21:
.. in a safe. ;) ;D ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on January 12, 2009, 10:12:04 PM
Better than mmmmmm mmmmmm Good it, must be HOTDIDDLYDAMN!!!
You better keep it locked up with some of us on this site knowing you have it. ROAD TRIP!
Mike
 :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 13, 2009, 04:04:57 AM
You obviously need to drink more of it Howie - cos you can still type !!

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 13, 2009, 05:49:34 AM
WOW is right Gary!! It is OUTSTANDING!!! I'll never say another bad word about the French  ;) :D :drink: Gonna have to hide this one in the back of the bar  :2vrolijk_21:

Who are you hiding it from?  YOURSELF?  Better let me hide it for you, I'll be right there (in 2 1/2 hrs)!  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 13, 2009, 08:47:31 AM
Lessee.....Howie gets a bottle of Hennessy Cognac XO Magnificence  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: from his thoughtful & loving bride, and once in a while my wife picks up a 6 pack for me..........


Whoever said life is not fair was understating the obvious.

 ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 13, 2009, 08:53:37 AM
I'm a Rolling Rock man here   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Try the Red if you can find it - amazing beer.  (I am an RR Fan also...light most of the time since I have to watch my weight)

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 13, 2009, 08:58:09 AM
Used to drink a lot of RR, Sean.  Do not see it locally here as much as other places.  Next trip to ye olde 6 pack store I'll look for some RR.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 16, 2009, 06:48:39 AM
Beer Sales Go Flat in Worldwide Economic Slump

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,480093,00.html

personally - I am doing my best to stave off the recession, between guns, beer and ammo I have done my patriotic best to keep the economy moving along...

How about some demonstrations of patriotism...score a sixer or 5 on the way home today.

Just getting off duty, will be beer thirty EARLY today.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 16, 2009, 06:52:01 AM
Beer Sales Go Flat in Worldwide Economic Slump

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,480093,00.html

personally - I am doing my best to stave off the recession, between guns, beer and ammo I have done my patriotic best to keep the economy moving along...

How about some demonstrations of patriotism...score a sixer or 5 on the way home today.

Just getting off duty, will be beer thirty EARLY today.

Happy Friday Sean.

Think I might have to visit the liquor store myself a little later on today to see what scrummy libations can be procured for the weekend.

 :drink: :drink: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 16, 2009, 07:29:32 AM
I remain undecided as to what libations I shall swill...Opening weekend of the SoFlo Fair, so I may stick with american lite lagers due to my belly being stuffed with corndogs, funnel cakes and fried oreos... :drink:



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 16, 2009, 07:58:28 AM
I remain undecided as to what libations I shall swill...Opening weekend of the SoFlo Fair, so I may stick with american lite lagers due to my belly being stuffed with corndogs, funnel cakes and fried oreos... :drink:

Sounds like Hell - glad I'm not there.

 :bigcry:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 16, 2009, 08:18:37 AM
I do it to myself every year...."no I ain't goin", "well one last time" " damn those corndogs smell good" "I'm thirsty"
Damn those funnel cakes smell good", "I'm thirsty", "damn those deep fried oreos smell good"  " that is the last time I do that"....A dumbass unsurpassed am I Nige... :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 16, 2009, 09:07:58 AM
I remain undecided as to what libations I shall swill...Opening weekend of the SoFlo Fair, so I may stick with american lite lagers due to my belly being stuffed with corndogs, funnel cakes and fried oreos... :drink:




sausage with peppers and onions and funnel cake...

watch out for the gangsta's...back in the day, used to be some serious trash hanging out there
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 16, 2009, 09:17:48 AM
Its a shame...but security is omnipresent the last 3 years and there are undercover dudes too... >:(

Lotsa baggy pants gold toofed nasties...Wish you could a get bag limit permit of em for the chum grinder.
I won't stay too late due to overconsumption of fry...Sausage n peppers is just the appetizer bro..

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 16, 2009, 10:43:44 AM
Our regular fridge went kaput.  My BSR bought a new one, which I have not seen sp far.  In the interim, the beer fridge was pressed into service to hold all sorts of non beer fridge items.  Somewhat concerned about cross contamination since the sanctity as well as purity of the beer fridge has almost certainly been compromised.  The raspberry vinaigrette is suspect, among others.  Oh the inhumanity!

I shall dine on a corn dog for lunch & live vicariously yadda yadda, but without any viewing of gold toofs or nines.....

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 16, 2009, 10:48:46 AM
Our regular fridge went kaput.  My BSR bought a new one, which I have not seen sp far.  In the interim, the beer fridge was pressed into service to hold all sorts of non beer fridge items.  Somewhat concerned about cross contamination since the sanctity as well as purity of the beer fridge has almost certainly been compromised.  The raspberry vinaigrette is suspect, among others.  Oh the inhumanity!

I shall dine on a corn dog for lunch & live vicariously yadda yadda, but without any viewing of gold toofs or nines.....

My word!  Where's FEMA when you need them!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 16, 2009, 10:57:04 AM
My word!  Where's FEMA when you need them!

I suggested she lug all the food to the neighbors in the interim.  I was traveling this week when it went kaput.  When I returned home, the beer fridge was stuffed with all sorts of non beer related items.  I resisted - considered calling 911 to report a beer emergency.  This afternoon when the new fridge arrives a priority beer re-arranging will be conducted first, since it is a jumble of confusion at this point.  Have determined already that many singles need to be consumed quickly as a result of the dissaray.   :drink: :drink: :drink:

A can of whipped cream is in there somewhere, but it is not on the bottom shelf......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 16, 2009, 12:11:08 PM
Ah ha~!  So the can theat can't be seen is at your house!~ 

Sorry about the emergency, I would have rode up to drink them before they suffered..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: arcticdude on January 16, 2009, 12:47:11 PM
If'n she were mine, I'd have to get her into some AA classes. Those alcohol abusers will destroy the good stuff quicker than I can drink it and I won't stand for that!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on January 16, 2009, 01:32:54 PM
Drink it all quick before it all goes bad! If you need help I'm sure a few of us will come to your aid and help you dispose of the beer.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: amigo Jorge on January 16, 2009, 03:04:23 PM
Have a great weekend mis amigos..........
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 17, 2009, 05:48:58 AM
Ever ask a woman to join you for a drink?  This is what goes through their mind.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 17, 2009, 05:50:56 AM
2
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 17, 2009, 05:53:45 AM
3 (may have to click the pictures to view in Reader's Digest large print version and see the detail if you're over 40)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 18, 2009, 03:18:53 PM
Another nice find  :2vrolijk_21: :drink:

Brewers Breakdown

ABV:   5.5%
Plato:   13
IBU's:   35
Specialty Malts:   120L Crystal Malt
Hops:   Northern Brewer, Cascade
Process:   Dry hopped during fermentation with chit loads of Cascade hops
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on January 18, 2009, 03:19:55 PM
ive had some flying dog  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on January 18, 2009, 03:21:32 PM
ive had some flying dog  :2vrolijk_21:
... not a bad accompaniment to the playoffs  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: arcticdude on January 19, 2009, 12:41:00 PM
ive had some flying dog  :2vrolijk_21:

Your pooch coming back out of a tree doesn't count!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on January 19, 2009, 12:47:23 PM
During a recent winter ride with my best bro Beagle, I was pleased to discover the Dundee's Honey Brown is now served On Tap. That's good news for a sour old COBB like me who needs all the sweetness he can get.

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 19, 2009, 01:16:13 PM
During a recent winter ride with my best bro Beagle, I was pleased to discover the Dundee's Honey Brown is now served On Tap. That's good news for a sour old COBB like me who needs all the sweetness he can get.

B B

Did it help?  ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SPIDERMAN on January 19, 2009, 01:20:23 PM
Did it help?  ::)

Hell No, but it's a good excuse for the wife  :P

B B
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 22, 2009, 01:04:44 PM
Glad to see an email make the rounds...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 22, 2009, 01:14:22 PM
Glad to see an email make the rounds...

Yup, it made it pretty far now.  Won't last long though.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on January 22, 2009, 01:46:02 PM
Yup, it made it pretty far now.  Won't last long though.......

email? What email? :confused5: :nixweiss:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 22, 2009, 01:49:14 PM
Oops my bad Howie..I can put you on the list of my sometimes daily inspirational emails, my kind of inspiration, wrestling holds and other things the filthy minded hedonists enjoy..pm me your email that you and you alone have access to...any anyone else looking for enligtenment through um, errr, well you know...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 22, 2009, 06:25:51 PM
 :( Such a nice pair of beer holders as well!

I guess I should be proud as I made it to 2,500 posts before getting a post deleted. For sure it won't stop me coming back.

 8) ;D :P

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 22, 2009, 06:38:49 PM
email? What email? :confused5: :nixweiss:

Hoist! 8)

Howie, make sure you have nobody under the age of 21 and that Binx does not see the mail...mikers e-mails leave a greasy residue :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on January 22, 2009, 06:42:50 PM
:( Such a nice pair of beer holders as well!

I guess I should be proud as I made it to 2,500 posts before getting a post deleted. For sure it won't stop me coming back.

 8) ;D :P

Nige

Well we won't hold it against ya Nige! You guys are so much more progressive than us uptight Americans are! ;)

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on January 22, 2009, 06:43:31 PM
Howie, make sure you have nobody under the age of 21 and that Binx does not see the mail...mikers e-mails leave a greasy residue :)

Holy crap! I'm skeered!!! :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: ::) ;D ;D ;D ;)

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 22, 2009, 07:00:26 PM
:( Such a nice pair of beer holders as well!

I guess I should be proud as I made it to 2,500 posts before getting a post deleted. For sure it won't stop me coming back.

 8) ;D :P

Nige

Hey I got there and had several post deleted!  8)

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 22, 2009, 07:31:51 PM
Hey I got there and had several post deleted!  8)

 :drink:

I know the feeling, I just gave up posting anything questionable  :confused5:


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 23, 2009, 02:47:29 PM
Open a beer bottle with a piece of paper!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QAE9crPHOY
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ccr on January 23, 2009, 02:59:23 PM
Open a beer bottle with a piece of paper!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QAE9crPHOY
Ok, I've seen bottles opened with seat belts, car bumpers, dash glove box doors, car door handles, hammers, screw drivers, edges of tables and counters, toilets, sinks, fridge shelves... lots of things.  But this was the first time to see a bottle opened with a piece of paper.  Always a first.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 23, 2009, 03:19:49 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 23, 2009, 03:28:42 PM
If you drink cans.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 23, 2009, 04:09:47 PM
Find beer when your on the road.

http://brewpubzone.com/Microbrews.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 23, 2009, 06:18:40 PM
I know the feeling, I just gave up posting anything questionable  :confused5:

Welcome to the collective
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 23, 2009, 09:38:15 PM
Ok, I've seen bottles opened with seat belts, car bumpers, dash glove box doors, car door handles, hammers, screw drivers, edges of tables and counters, toilets, sinks, fridge shelves... lots of things.  But this was the first time to see a bottle opened with a piece of paper.  Always a first.
spoon...what I use when I cannot find the opener
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 23, 2009, 09:38:45 PM
Welcome to the collective
we're Borg'd?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 23, 2009, 10:01:29 PM
we're Borg'd?

resistance is futile
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 23, 2009, 10:49:48 PM
you will be assimilated  :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on January 23, 2009, 11:10:36 PM
resistance is futile
as long as I get 7 of 9...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HogBreath on January 24, 2009, 07:40:56 AM
Ok, I've seen bottles opened with seat belts, car bumpers, dash glove box doors, car door handles, hammers, screw drivers, edges of tables and counters, toilets, sinks, fridge shelves... lots of things.  But this was the first time to see a bottle opened with a piece of paper.  Always a first.

Or if you are in the construction business...welding rods, tri-squares, pocket knifes, crow bars,
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on January 24, 2009, 09:34:29 AM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 24, 2009, 08:52:37 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on January 24, 2009, 09:15:20 PM
  :P
Mike  ;D
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fxdsebeloved on January 28, 2009, 03:30:15 PM
If you had purchased $1000 of shares in Delta Airlines
one year ago, you will have $49.00 today.
If you had purchased $1000 of shares in AIG
one year ago, you will have $33.00 today.
If you had purchased $1000 of shares in Lehman Brothers
 one year ago, you will have $0.00 today.
But---- if you had purchased $1000 worth of beer
one year ago, drank all the beer,
then turned in the aluminum cans for recycling refund,
you will have received $214.00.     

 Based on the above, the best current investment plan
is to drink heavily & recycle.   
 It's called the   401-Keg. :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 28, 2009, 07:27:05 PM
:2vrolijk_21:
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=100794;image)


Talon, that the best damn beer huggie i've ever seen   :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 28, 2009, 08:05:45 PM
Annnnnd How!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 30, 2009, 08:15:50 AM
Well it's Friday so it must be the beer thread.  Thread has been fun.

As you ride down the road of life, sometimes you come to a fork in the road.  Sometimes you stop & pick it up & sometimes it's covered with something that looks & smells like spaghetti.  Maybe it's best just to keep riding & not pick that fork up, but if you don't you will never know what that spaghetti would have smelled like.  Don't advise tasting it though, cuz you never know where it might have been.

When I first posted here, I did not plan to post here.  That plan appears to have come full circle.  Later.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 30, 2009, 08:38:45 AM
iski zen.


http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-redSeal.htm


Miker zen.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on January 30, 2009, 07:20:57 PM
Another Friday, Another Beer!

(http://a.abcnews.com/images/International/rt_oktoberfest3_070925_ssv.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 30, 2009, 10:24:09 PM
iski zen.


http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/beer-redSeal.htm


Miker zen.


Yea Bro, the Red Seal is a pretty damn good BrewHaa, I got a chance to taste it a few weeks ago when  I had to suffer the coast, my west coast Brewing Bro's turned me on to this place http://www.bierbitzch.com/videos/BitzchSlapped30sec.wmv (http://www.bierbitzch.com/videos/BitzchSlapped30sec.wmv)  :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on January 30, 2009, 10:28:35 PM

Yea Bro, the Red Seal is a pretty damn good BrewHaa, I got a chance to taste it a few weeks ago when  I had to suffer the coast, my west coast Brewing Bro's turned me on to this place http://www.bierbitzch.com/videos/BitzchSlapped30sec.wmv (http://www.bierbitzch.com/videos/BitzchSlapped30sec.wmv)  :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

HeHe!!! That was funny! Hope you ordered the beer bitch and not the dry martini bitch!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :drink: :drink: :drink::2vrolijk_21:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 30, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
HeHe!!! That was funny! Hope you ordered the beer bitch and not the dry martini bitch!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :drink: :drink: :drink::2vrolijk_21:

Hoist! 8)

Pretty cool place Bro!, and I got to meet the Bierbitzch poster girl, smokin frickin Hot  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 31, 2009, 06:28:02 PM
Boulder beer tenders!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:33:43 AM
The Tao of the Bierbitzch zen.......


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:35:24 AM
A Better Brew
The rise of extreme beer.
by Burkhard Bilger November 24, 2008


Sam Calagione at Dogfish breweries. “I’m frustrated that one beer has been hammered down people’s throats,” he says. Photograph by Martin Schoeller.


Elephants, like many of us, enjoy a good malted beverage when they can get it. At least twice in the past ten years, herds in India have stumbled upon barrels of rice beer, drained them with their trunks, and gone on drunken rampages. (The first time, they trampled four villagers; the second time they uprooted a pylon and electrocuted themselves.) Howler monkeys, too, have a taste for things fermented. In Panama, they’ve been seen consuming overripe palm fruit at the rate of ten stiff drinks in twenty minutes. Even flies have a nose for alcohol. They home in on its scent to lay their eggs in ripening fruit, insuring their larvae a pleasant buzz. Fruit-fly brains, much like ours, are wired for inebriation.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:36:09 AM
The seductions of drink are wound deep within us. Which may explain why, two years ago, when John Gasparine was walking through a forest in southern Paraguay, his thoughts turned gradually to beer. Gasparine is a businessman from Baltimore. He owns a flooring company that uses sustainably harvested wood and he sometimes goes to South America to talk to suppliers. On the trip in question, he had noticed that the local wood-carvers often used a variety called palo santo, or holy wood. It was so heavy that it sank in water, so hard and oily that it was sometimes made into ball bearings or self-lubricating bushings. It smelled as sweet as sandalwood and was said to impart its fragrance to food and drink. The South Americans used it for salad bowls, serving utensils, maté goblets, and, in at least one case, wine barrels.

Gasparine wasn’t much of a wine drinker, but he had become something of a beer geek. (His thick eyebrows, rectangular glasses, and rapid-fire patter seem ideally suited to the parsing of obscure beverages.) A few years earlier, he’d discovered a bar in downtown Baltimore called Good Love that had several unusual beers on tap. The best, he thought, were from a place called Dogfish Head, in southern Delaware. The brewery’s motto was “Off-Centered Ales for Off-Centered People.” It made everything from elegant Belgian-style ales to experimental beers brewed with fresh oysters or arctic cloudberries. Gasparine decided to send a note to the owner, Sam Calagione. Dogfish was already aging some of its beer in oak barrels. Why not try something more aromatic, like palo santo?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:36:54 AM
Calagione was used to odd suggestions from customers. On Monday mornings, his brewery’s answering machine is sometimes full of rambling meditations from fans, in the grips of beery enlightenment at their local bar. But Gasparine’s idea was different. It spoke to Calagione’s own contradictory ambitions for Dogfish: to make beers so potent and unique that they couldn’t be judged by ordinary standards, and to win for them the prestige and premium prices usually reserved for fine wine. And so, a year later, Calagione sent Gasparine back to Paraguay with an order for forty-four hundred board feet of palo santo. “I told him to get a chitload,” he remembers. “We were going to build the biggest wooden barrel since the days of Prohibition.”


Gasparine, by then, had begun to have second thoughts. No lumbermill he knew had ever cut so much palo santo, and he wasn’t sure that any could. Bulnesia sarmientoi is a weedy, willowy tree, sometimes called ironwood. It’s difficult to get large boards out of it, and even small ones can dull a saw blade. Wood experts rate a species’ hardness on the Janka scale—a measure of how many pounds of force it takes to drive a half-inch steel ball halfway into a board. Yellow pine rates around seven hundred, oak twice as high. Palo santo hovers near forty-five hundred—three times as high as rock maple. It’s one of the two or three hardest woods in the world.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:37:25 AM
Gasparine eventually found some Paraguayans willing to fill the order. On one trip, they took him to the forest where the palo santo grew, a twelve-hour bus ride from Asunción followed by a half day’s drive into the wilderness. Three rough-looking millworkers had agreed to accompany him, led by a bullet-headed giant named Carlos. At one point, a herd of wild boars crossed the road, but Carlos didn’t slow down. He plowed straight over a boar and kept on going.

When they finally arrived, one of the millworkers pulled out a large cooking knife. “He said he was going to prove to me that these were palo-santo trees,” Gasparine remembers. “ ‘We’ll cut away the bark and you can smell it!’ Then he starts hacking away for five or ten minutes. Nothing. Can’t get through the sapwood. So the monster Carlos goes at it. The blade looks like a butter knife in his hand. Nothing.” After a while, Carlos turned to one of his sidekicks and sent him back to the truck. When he returned, he was holding a .38-calibre pistol. “Now I’m a little more than freaked out,” Gasparine says. Carlos took the pistol, swivelled it toward the tree, and fired a single shot from five feet away. The bullet struck with a dull thud, then fell harmlessly to the ground.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:37:51 AM
The barrel that Dogfish built is now housed at its main brewery, in Milton, Delaware. It’s fifteen feet high and ten feet in diameter, and holds nine thousand gallons. When Calagione took me to see it in August, a pallet of leftover palo santo was stacked nearby. The staves, streaked with a greenish-brown grain, felt disproportionately heavy, as if subject to a stronger gravity—one part wood, one part white dwarf star. The barrel was built by a father-and-son firm in Buffalo, Calagione said, and cost about a hundred and forty thousand dollars—three times the price of the oak barrel beside it. “If Dogfish were a publicly traded company, I’d have been fired for building this,” he said.

Calagione is thirty-nine. That day, as on most days, he was wearing flip-flops, cargo pants, and a threadbare T-shirt, and looked about as concerned with liquidity as the customers bellied up at the brewery’s bar, drinking free samples. When tour groups visit Dogfish, they’re greeted by a quote on the wall from Emerson’s essay on self-reliance: “Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist,” it begins. “Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” Calagione doesn’t seem, at first, to fit this cantankerous creed. His nonconformity is of an agreeable sort: brewing beer, keeping his own hours, living by the shore with his high-school sweetheart and their two children. For a while after college, he did some modelling, and he still looks as if he belonged in, well, a Budweiser commercial. He has a surfer’s loose, long-muscled frame and perpetual tan. His chiselled features are set in a squarish head and topped by a thick black ruff. When he talks, his lips twist slightly to the side and his voice comes out low and woolly, like a crooner’s at a speakeasy. “Just get a whiff of that wood,” he said.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 05, 2009, 10:38:10 AM
The Tao of the Bierbitzch zen.......




Nice wood Iski!  :D ;D :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:38:19 AM
I leaned forward and put my nose to the grain. The barrel was more than a year old, but the wood smelled freshly milled. A sharp, spicy, resinous scent came off it, like incense and mulled wine. To stand up to its aroma, Calagione said, he had filled the barrel with a strong brown beer. It was made with three kinds of hops, five kinds of wheat and barley, a dose of unrefined cane sugar, and a sturdy Scottish ale yeast. It had a creamy head when poured, like a Guinness stout, and contained about twelve per cent alcohol—two and a half times as much as a Budweiser. Calagione called it Palo Santo Marron. It was an extreme beer, he said, but to most people it wouldn’t have tasted like beer at all. There were hints of tobacco and molasses in it, black cherries and dark chocolate, all interlaced with the wood’s spicy resin. It tasted like some ancient elixir that the Inca might have made.

America used to be full of odd beers. In 1873, the country had some four thousand breweries, working in dozens of regional and ethnic styles. Brooklyn alone had nearly fifty. Beer was not only refreshing but nutritious, it was said—a “valuable substitute for vegetables,” as a member of the United States Sanitary Commission put it during the Civil War. The lagers brewed by Adolphus Busch and Frederick Pabst were among the best. In 1878, Maureen Ogle notes in her recent book “Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer,” Busch’s St. Louis Lager took on more than a hundred European beers at a competition in Paris. The lager came home with the gold, causing an “immense sensation,” in the words of a reporter from the Times.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:40:05 AM
Nice wood Iski!  :D ;D :P

Thanks Craig!  It's a red oak board, very similar to the one I used for a shelf in the TV home entertainment center.  AM wood is better than the PM variety, especially when matching a stain.   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:40:37 AM
Then came Prohibition, followed hard by industrialization. Beer went from barrel to bottle and from saloon to home refrigerator, and only the largest companies could afford to manufacture and distribute it. A generation raised on Coca-Cola had a hard time readjusting to beer’s bitterness, and brewers diluted their recipes accordingly. In 1953, Miller High Life was dismissed by one competitor as a beer for “women and beginners.” Within a decade, most other beers were just as flavorless.

Beer has lagged well behind wine and organic produce in the ongoing reinvention of American cuisine. Yet the change over the past twenty years has been startling. In 1965, the United States had a single craft brewery: Anchor Brewing, in San Francisco. Today, there are nearly fifteen hundred. In liquor stores and upscale supermarkets, pumpkin ales and chocolate stouts compete for cooler space with wit beers, weiss beers, and imperial Pilsners. The King of Beers, once served in splendid isolation at many bars, is now surrounded by motley bottles with ridiculous names, like jesters at a Renaissance fair: SkullSplitter, Old Leghumper, Slam Dunkel, Troll Porter, Moose Drool, Power Tool, He’brew, and Ale Mary Full of Taste.

Dogfish is something of a mascot for this unruly movement. In the thirteen years since Calagione founded the brewery, it has gone from being the smallest in the country to the thirty-eighth largest. Calagione makes more beer with at least ten per cent alcohol than any other brewer, and his odd ingredients are often drawn from ancient or obscure beer traditions. The typical Dogfish ale is made with about four times as much grain as an industrial beer (hence its high alcohol content) and about twenty times as much hops (hence its bitterness). It is to Budweiser what a bouillabaisse is to fish stock.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:41:08 AM
“We are trying to explore the outer edges of what beer can be,” Calagione says. But the idea makes even some craft brewers nervous. “I find the term ‘extreme beer’ irredeemably pejorative,” Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, told me recently. “When a brewer says, ‘This has more hops in it than anything you’ve had in your life—are you man enough to drink it?,’ it’s sort of like a chef saying, ‘This stew has more salt in it than anything you’ve ever had—are you man enough to eat it?’ ”

Dogfish makes some very fine beers, Oliver says. But its reputation has been built on ales like its 120 Minute I.P.A., one of the strongest beers of its kind in the world. I.P.A. stands for India pale ale, an especially hoppy British style first made in the eighteenth century for the long sea voyage to the subcontinent. (Hops are a natural preservative as well as a flavoring.) A typical I.P.A. has six per cent alcohol and forty I.B.U.s—brewers’ parlance for international bittering units. Calagione’s version has eighteen per cent alcohol and a hundred and twenty I.B.U.s. It’s brewed for two hours, with continuous infusions of hops, then fermented with still more hops. “I don’t find it pleasant to drink,” Oliver says. “I find it unbalanced and shrieking.”

Others find it thrilling. “When you’re trying to create new brewing techniques and beer styles, you have to have a certain recklessness,” Jim Koch, whose Boston Beer Company brews Samuel Adams, and who coined the term “extreme beer,” told me. “Sam has that. He’s fearless, but he’s also got a good palate. He doesn’t put stuff into beer that doesn’t deserve to be there.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:41:40 AM
The debate goes back, in one form or another, nearly five hundred years. According to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot, or Purity Law, of 1516, beer can be made with only three ingredients: water, hops, and barley. (Yeast was left off the list because brewers didn’t know it existed; beer was naturally fermented, like sourdough bread.) German brewers still observe a version of the Reinheitsgebot, but Belgian brewers, just across the border, have cheerfully renounced it. Their krieks, wits, lambics, and gueuzes are among the world’s most remarkable beers, yet they’re often made with fruits or spices, or fortified with sugar, to become as potent as wine.

In America, brewers have long followed the German model: our major industrial breweries were all founded by German-Americans. But Calagione and others have lately wandered over to the Belgian side—and kept on going. “I’d probably be arrested, tarred and feathered, if I stepped off a plane in Berlin,” Calagione told me. Extreme brewers have helped turn American brewing into the most influential in the world. But they’ve also raised a basic question: When does beer cease to be beer?

On my first night in Delaware, I found a manila folder waiting for me at my hotel. It was filled with printouts of an e-mail exchange from earlier that year, between Calagione and a brewer in Finland named Juha Ikonen. Calagione was trying to find ingredients for a rustic juniper-flavored beer known as sahti, which Finnish farmers began making as early as the ninth century. He had tried to get Ikonen to send him whole juniper branches with needles intact, so that he could lay them in the bottom of his brewing vessel. But Ikonen thought the branches might get moldy on the flight over. In the end, they’d settled on juniper berries, hand-picked in Finland two weeks earlier. “Welcome Burk,” Calagione had scrawled on the folder. “Tomorrow we are so brewing Sahtea (our version of Sahti). . . . See ya in the Inn Foyer @ 8:30. *Beers in the fridge.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:42:23 AM
The next morning, Calagione pulled up at the hotel in an old Dodge pickup truck. It looked like something out of “Paper Moon”: bulbous fenders, pop-eyed headlamps, red paint weathered nearly to pink. On the tailgate, Calagione had stencilled a line adapted from William Carlos Williams: “So much depends on a red wheelbarrow.” He had bought the truck from some firefighters in Rochester, he told me, and used it mostly as a family car. (Later that week, it would make an appearance at a “Touch the Truck!” event for toddlers.) But it was also handy for hauling supplies. In the back were a pitchfork, a large bag of Indian spices, and about twenty gray river rocks, collected by the brewery’s maintenance man. What the rocks were for, I’d soon find out.

“Sam is a wonderful showman,” Garrett Oliver told me. “He almost conceives the beer around the story. He’ll think, Wouldn’t it be cool if we carried the beer down the street and everyone put something new into it!” This is partly a matter of clever marketing and partly of a genuine creative temperament. Calagione has written or co-written three books on beer. He designs many of Dogfish’s labels and cites Andy Warhol and Coco Chanel as inspirations—“that fusion of commercialism and art.” The Emerson quote at the brewery’s entrance is both an eloquent mission statement and a reminder, as Calagione told some Dogfish fans when I was there, to “keep on drinking the good chit!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:42:56 AM
Like most craft brewers, Calagione came to beer from something else. He grew up in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the middle child of an oral surgeon and the heir to a long line of winemakers. His father and his uncle used to drive to Worcester to meet the trains that brought grapes from California. When they got home, and the juice had been stomped out in the basement, Sam would help bottle it. The process seems to have stripped him of any reverence toward the product. His forefathers worked hard making wine, he recently wrote, “so that I might have the opportunity to produce a superior beverage.”

Calagione was a bright student and a scrappy athlete (to keep his weight up for the football team, his father made him eat a cheesesteak every night at ten-thirty). But by the spring of his senior year, at Northfield Mount Hermon prep, he had so many demerits that he was expelled. His offenses were of the usual Animal House variety: flipping a truck on campus; breaking into the skating rink and playing naked hockey; “surfing” on the roof of a Winnebago, going sixty miles per hour down I-91. As a junior, Calagione sometimes waited outside a local liquor store and got customers to buy him a case of beer. Back at school, he hid the bottles in his hockey bag and sold them to other students at a profit. “I remember when I got busted,” he told me. “The dean said, ‘You think you can make a living doing this?’ I didn’t have the foresight to say, ‘Yeah, maybe someday.’ ”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:43:26 AM
He never did graduate from high school, though he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in English, at Muhlenberg College, in Pennsylvania. In 1992, he moved to Manhattan, to take writing classes at Columbia and work toward a Master of Fine Arts. It was there, while waiting tables at Nacho Mama’s Burritos in Morningside Heights, that he had his first taste of craft beer. Emboldened by the home-brewing movement, and the success of beers like New Albion, Sierra Nevada, and Samuel Adams, more than two hundred craft breweries had opened in the previous decade, as well as swarms of microbreweries and brewpubs. (A craft brewery, according to the Brewers Association, is one that produces less than two million barrels a year; a microbrewery produces less than fifteen thousand; and a brewpub serves at least a quarter of its beer in house.) Before long, Calagione was brewing beer in his apartment—his first was a sour-cherry ale—and spending his afternoons at the New York Public Library, researching the beer industry.

“I looked around and saw three breweries basically ruling the United States,” he told me. All but one per cent of the beer sold in the U.S. was still made by Miller, Coors, and Anheuser-Busch, along with mid-sized and foreign breweries such as Pabst and Heineken. And while craft breweries made wonderful beer, they were mostly focussed on classic German and British styles, such as pale ale and Pilsner. Calagione had something else in mind. “I’d read a copy of Michael Jackson’s ‘World Guide to Beer,’ and I thought, Holy chit! There are people out there making beer with fruit! There are Scottish ales made with heather flowers! Maybe I can make a living making beer that isn’t like anything else.” It was an opportunity to play David to the beer industry’s Goliaths, he says. “It was the same kind of thing that got me kicked out of prep school.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:43:53 AM
ogfish Head Brewings and Eats, the pub that Calagione opened in 1995, sits on the main drag of Rehoboth Beach, on Delaware’s southern shore. The pub’s name comes from a peninsula in Maine where Calagione spent summers as a boy; its location was inspired by his wife, Mariah, who grew up nearby. (She’s now co-owner of the brewery and its marketing director.) The property is only four blocks from the ocean, but was long considered snakebit. “Everyone said it was too far from the boardwalk,” Calagione says. “This isn’t Manhattan. People don’t like to walk.” Still, he liked the large parking lot and the shambling, open-raftered dining room. And he knew something the locals didn’t: Delaware was one of the last eight states in the country without a brewery. Publicity alone, he thought, ought to keep the place afloat for a while. Or at least until he learned to make beer.

As it turned out, there was a reason that Delaware had no breweries like Calagione’s. Prohibition had been over for sixty years, but it was still illegal for a pub to bottle and distribute its own beer. Calagione found this out not long after he’d signed the lease. Luckily, Delaware was also very small and very friendly to business. “I literally drove to Dover, asked which one is the House and which is the Senate, and started knocking on doors,” he remembers. “They said, ‘You want to do what, son? Well, write up a bill!’ ” Six months later, the governor signed the bill into law. The only hitch had come when Calagione was applying for his liquor license, and one of the commissioners brought up his recent arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. Calagione admitted to the incident—a few weeks earlier, on his way home from a restaurant, he’d run into a parked car and dislocated his shoulder—but added a small correction. The actual infraction was a P.U.I., he said: pedalling under the influence. “Commissioner, I was on a bicycle.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:44:27 AM
The tavern was a success from the day it opened. The beer took a little longer. Calagione had brewed fewer than ten batches before coming to Delaware, and he rarely used the same recipe twice. “I’d just grab herbs and spices and fruits from the kitchen and throw them in,” he says. “I used to think, Oh, it’s cool that every batch tastes different. It’s like snowflakes!” The pub’s brewing equipment consisted of three fifteen-gallon kegs on propane burners, and a rack of modified kegs for fermenting the beer. To keep up with demand, Calagione had to brew two or three times a day, every day; between shifts he slept on a mattress in the cellar. When the beer was ready, he and two employees would don ski goggles and green garbage bags and bottle the beer by hand, with a siphon and mechanical capper. In ten hours they could fill a hundred cases.

“It was a hot ghetto mess,” Bryan Selders, Dogfish’s lead brewer, remembers. By the time Selders arrived, in 2002, Calagione had jury-rigged some larger kettles out of stainless-steel tanks from a yogurt factory. To reach the cooked barley, or mash, Selders had to climb onto a metal grate twelve feet high and straddle the edge of the boiling kettle—one foot on the grate, the other on the kettle’s lid. Once, during a morning production meeting, Selders fell in. “The lid just gave way,” he says. The mash in the kettle was hot—around a hundred and fifty degrees—but came only to the tops of his boots. “I went home, took a shower, watched a little Sally Jessy, and came back.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Dogfish was on the verge of bankruptcy for many of those years. More than seven hundred craft breweries opened in the United States between 1995 and 2000, yet their combined market share increased by less than a quarter. Some brewers were too inexperienced to make good beer—a 1996 issue of Consumer Reports found a number of the most expensive brands “flawed and stale-tasting”—others too cynical. Companies like Bad Frog simply contracted other breweries to make beer for them, then slapped on a silly label—in this case, a frog flipping off customers. The industrial breweries, meanwhile, were busy acquiring and buying shares in smaller companies (Celis, Shipyard, Red Hook, Widmer) or creating fake craft beers of their own: Blue Moon, Red Wolf, Eisbock, Elk Mountain. When most of those beers failed, their owners settled for squeezing craft brewers from the other side: paying bar owners and distributors to carry only their products. “It was economic Darwinism,” Calagione says. “Supply finally overtook demand.”

Dogfish’s ragged beginnings were its saving grace, he says. “If we’d bought a turnkey brewhouse for three hundred thousand dollars, I have no doubt in my mind that we would have gone bust.” The restaurant paid for the brewery at first, then the brewery grew as the beer improved. By working in small batches, Calagione became an experimental brewer a decade before it was fashionable. He made a medieval gruit with yarrow root and grains of paradise. He made an African tej with bitter gesho bark and raw honey. He made a stout with roasted chicory and St.-John’s-wort (“The world’s only antidepressant depressant,” he called it). While other brewers were dyeing their beer green for St. Patrick’s Day, Calagione brewed his with blue-green algae. “It tasted like appetizing pond scum,” he says. “The first sip, you were like, ‘Wow, that tasted like pond scum. But you know what? I kind of want a second sip.’ ”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:45:27 AM
His customers were forgiving, if not always enthusiastic. When Calagione bottled his first twelve-ounce beers for sale in New Jersey, he decided to celebrate with a publicity stunt. He would build a wooden boat and row the beer across Delaware Bay—a distance of eighteen nautical miles. “The idea was handmade beer from a handmade boat,” he says. “But I forgot to get press releases out.” When he arrived, there were four fans to greet him.

The turning point came in 1999, when Calagione was watching a cooking show on television. The chef, who was making a soup, was saying that several grindings of pepper, added to the pot at different points, would give the dish more flavor than a single dose added at the beginning. Not long afterward, at a Salvation Army store, Calagione came across an old electric football set—the kind with a playing field that vibrates to send miniature players skittering across it. Back at home, he found a five-gallon bucket and drilled some holes in the bottom. He laid a pair of wooden blocks on the football set, put the bucket on the blocks, and strapped the whole thing together with duct tape. (“Pretty high-tech M.I.T. stuff,” he says.) Later, when his kettle was boiling, he put hops in the bucket, perched his contraption at a slant above the kettle, and set the game vibrating. Soon, a steady stream of hops was falling through the bucket onto the playing field and sliding into the kettle.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:46:16 AM
The beer born of that experiment, known as 60 Minute I.P.A., is still Calagione’s biggest seller. He calls it a beer geek’s idea of a “session beer”—mild enough to be consumed in quantity, but with an unexpected kick. It has the bright, citrusy bouquet of a much hoppier brew, without the bitterness. Wine Enthusiast tasted hints of rose petal, tangerine, orange zest, and nutmeg in it, and rated it a “classic.”

The extreme-beer era was under way.

The pub in Rehoboth is now a proper experimental brewery. Although most of Dogfish’s beer is made at its large modern facility in Milton, twenty minutes away, Calagione and his staff use the old equipment once a month to try out new recipes. “I need my brewers to be able to blow off steam,” he told me, as we were driving to the pub that morning to make the Finnish sahti. If he had to brew the same beer every day, he said, he knew how he’d feel. He cocked his forefinger and put it to his temple.

The experimental beers are served on tap in the pub, at festivals, and at beer dinners that Calagione hosts around the country. Dogfish still doesn’t advertise, aside from a few small notices in industry magazines, relying instead on word of mouth from “beer evangelists,” as Calagione calls them. Whenever a beer is released, he monitors the chatter on Internet forums like BeerAdvocate and RateBeer. If he has a hit, and it’s not too expensive to produce (the arctic-cloudberry ale averaged out to about nineteen dollars a snifter), he has Bryan Selders reformulate it for the larger brewery.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:46:44 AM
Selders arrived about an hour after we did, driving a van filled with sacks of grain. He was wearing what looked like a gas-station attendant’s uniform, with his name stitched over one front pocket and the Dogfish logo over the other. His hair was gelled into a miniature Mohawk—more Tintin than Billy Idol—and his eyes, framed by thick black glasses, wore their usual look of ironic bewilderment. Selders, who is thirty-three, was a painter and ska guitarist before he became a brewer. When he and Calagione aren’t making beer, they sometimes perform together at the pub as a beer-themed hip-hop duo called the Pain Relievaz (sample lyrics: “You’re the barley virgin that my malt mill will deflour”). At work, they maintain an amiably fractious relationship, built on a role reversal of sorts. Selders plays the boss, the beleaguered perfectionist, searching for efficiencies and citing studies from brewing journals; Calagione plays the wayward talent, sloppy but charismatic and, occasionally, inspired. “I’m a little scared of this project, to be honest with you,” Selders told me, as he was lugging the grain into the brewhouse. “Sam’s ideas . . . the execution doesn’t always match the theory.”

Every beer is a brewer’s invention to some degree—a combination of ingredients that could never be found in nature. A barrel of crushed grapes, left to its own devices, can turn into a crude sort of Beaujolais nouveau. The winemaker’s job is mostly to prod the process along. That isn’t true of beer. For grain to turn into an ale or lager, it has to be malted, cooked, strained, cooked, strained, fermented in a barrel, and sometimes again in a bottle. “Mother Nature makes wine,” Calagione likes to say. “Brewers make beer.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:47:15 AM
Which isn’t to say that beer is any less natural, or less subject to nature’s vagaries. One year, a drought in the Dakotas may leave the barley with half its usual starch. The next, a hot summer in the Yakima Valley could turn the hops less bitter. The water in the mash may be hard or soft (Bavarian water is great for dark lagers, not so good for pale ales), the fermentation tanks sealed tight or exposed to the open air. And at the end of the process lies a notoriously finicky organism. All brewing yeasts eventually run out of sugar or self-destruct, poisoning themselves on their own alcohol. Only the hardiest strains—“freaks of nature,” Calagione calls them—can produce the most potent beers. Dogfish has its own yeast-propagation lab, but some strains give up too soon, causing what’s known as a stuck fermentation. “Our brewery is a hundred people relying on a few billion yeast cells,” Calagione says. “Sometimes they outvote us.”

There’s no reason, given all these variables, that a given beer should always taste the same. We expect a Merlot to change from year to year, crop to crop. Why not a Michelob? Beer has been an industrial commodity for so long that it no longer seems an organic substance. And brewing, in its complexity, allows just enough control to maintain the illusion. If winemakers are Dionysian, brewers have had to become Apollonian. Age will only improve a Bordeaux, winemakers say. Brewers tend to prefer their beer fresh, exactly as they made it. Their skill lies in compensating for nature as much as collaborating with it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:47:48 AM
Then again most brewers don’t make beer with rocks. When sahti was first brewed, in the Middle Ages, Calagione told me, Finnish farmers used wooden kettles. The wood couldn’t be set directly on a fire, so the brewers heated up rocks and threw them into the mash, caramelizing the barley and giving it a smoky flavor. Calagione wanted to use the same method, but he wasn’t sure that he had the right material. “I told my maintenance guy to get rocks without a lot of quartz in them,” he said. “Otherwise, when they get hot, they’ll explode in your face.”

The brewhouse was a cinder-block mudroom to the side of the building, with a trio of blackened kettles inside. When Selders had dumped the grain into the mash kettle—three hundred and fifty pounds of malted Pilsner barley and fifty-five pounds of rye—Calagione loaded the rocks from the truck into a wheelbarrow and rolled them into the kitchen. The pub’s menu was designed around a wood-fired grill, used to cook burgers, steaks, seafood, and beer-battered pizza. (The beef came from cows fed on the brewery’s spent grain.) Calagione strapped on a pair of safety glasses and peered into the oak and hickory embers. “If there are no second-degree burns, I’ll call this a success,” he said. Then he heaved in a rock, sending up a shower of sparks. “Let me know if they start to explode,” he told one of the cooks.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:48:16 AM
The grain had been cooked to mash by now, and a thick, lacy foam had bubbled to the surface. It was here that A. E. Housman’s famous lines—“Malt does more than Milton can / To justify God’s ways to man”—were borne out. When grain is partially sprouted, it builds up enzymes that can break down starch and turn it into sugar. In a living seed, this sugar fuels the plant’s growth. In beer, it’s digested by yeast, producing alcohol. The foam on the mash was a sign that the enzymes were at work. After an hour or so, the malty liquid, known as wort, would be strained off and cooked again with hops and flavorings. (Malt and hops are the yin and yang of beer: the one sweet, the other bitter.) Once it cooled, the yeast would go in, and the beer would be left to ferment, producing an array of flavor compounds in addition to alcohol: peppery phenols, fruity esters, and so on. “Beer is all about what your yeast is doing,” Selders said.

The year before, Selders had taken some wort intended for 60 Minute I.P.A., divided it into four batches, and added a different yeast to each. “They turned into four completely different beers,” he said. His favorite was made with a German Kölsch strain, used in the delicate straw-colored ales of Cologne. For the sahti, Calagione had decided on a Hefeweizen strain instead. He had read that Finnish brewers used baker’s yeast to make a spicy but slightly chalky beer. The Hefeweizen yeast would provide similar hints of clove and banana, he hoped, “but without the weirdness.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:48:45 AM
When the mash had been cooking for a while, Selders climbed onto a stool and took a temperature reading: a hundred and fifty-five degrees. “We’re ready for the rocks,” he said. Calagione grabbed his pitchfork and hurried back to the kitchen. Inside the stove, the rocks were white-hot. A few had burst apart, though not loudly enough to alarm the cooks: the kitchen radio was turned up high, to Bob Dylan braying over a squall of Gypsy violin. Calagione stabbed his pitchfork into the flames and lifted out a rock balanced on the tines. “This is going to be an adventure,” he said, dumping it into the wheelbarrow with a clang.

Soon, he and the pub’s manager, Jason, were running back and forth between the brewhouse and the stove, carrying rocks in oven mitts or between metal plates. As the rocks plopped into the mash, they sent up jets of steam and glutinous bubbles, until the whole kettle was boiling. Calagione stripped off his mitts, now charred beyond use, and threw them to the ground. His face was bright red and sheened with sweat. “When we do this next year, at the big brewery, we’ll use the rocks outside in a small tank,” he said. “Then we’ll mix that mash in with the rest inside.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:49:16 AM
Selders rolled his eyes. “Yes . . . it is already done,” he said, wiggling his fingers as if casting a spell. Later, when I asked what he thought about Calagione’s plan, he shook his head. “Yeah. Not going to happen.” But Calagione overheard him. “They didn’t want to do continual hopping, either!” he said.

The last stage of the brewing process was the most unorthodox. Traditionally, sahti is flavored with juniper alone, but Calagione wanted something more unusual. After the hops and the juniper berries had been added to the wort, he took the bag of spices from his truck and steeped it in a bucket of hot water. The mixture contained cardamom, coriander, ginger, allspice, rampe leaves, lemongrass, curry powder, and black tea, custom blended for Calagione in India. It would be added at the last moment, he said, so that its volatile flavors wouldn’t boil off. The idea was to amplify the already spicy flavors of the juniper berries and the Hefeweizen yeast—to turn the sahti into Sahtea.

Selders walked over to the bucket and crouched down beside it. He took a wooden spoon and trailed it through the inky gunk. “You want to use all of this?” he said. “Because this is a lot of tea, dude.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:49:51 AM
Calagione nodded, a little sheepishly. “We’ll see. We might want to use all of it.”

Selders stared at the tea. He lifted a spoonful to his nose and took a cautious sniff. “So you went with curry, huh?”

“Nowhere near as much as I did with coriander and lemongrass.”

“My God.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:50:44 AM
estraint can have its advantages. A well-made German beer is both tasty and relatively wholesome: in Bavaria, it’s considered a foodstuff and included in soldiers’ rations. It’s unlikely to give you a headache, upset your stomach, or cause an allergic reaction, as the acids and biological amines in Belgian lambics may, and it can have a surprising range of flavors—from sweet Helles to dark Doppelbock to smoky Rauchbier. The strictures of the Reinheitsgebot have helped turn German brewers into the most resourceful and technically capable in the world. By mixing and matching strains of yeast, varieties of hops, and pale or roasted grains, they can produce almost any flavor found in fruit or spice. With three ingredients, they can give the illusion of a dozen.

The same discipline, if not creativity, has helped make Budweiser the most popular beer in the world. Its sheer consistency, across tens of billions of bottles and cans, is a technical marvel, and even the crankiest craft brewers harbor a secret admiration for it. When I was in Belgium recently, I visited the Trappist monastery at Orval, near the French Ardennes. Orval is home to one of the world’s great beers: a dry, earthy, multilayered concoction made with brewer’s yeast and a wild strain called Brettanomyces. The monastery is circled by sandstone walls like a medieval fortress (it was founded in the twelfth century and rebuilt in the nineteen-twenties), but its brewery is as high tech as any I’ve seen. From the grain bins in the attic to the onion-domed copper kettles on the middle floors to the fermentation tanks in the basement, the operation is largely gravity-driven and computer-controlled—an android in a monk’s robe.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:51:15 AM
I asked the brewmaster, Jean-Marie Rock, which American beer he likes best. He thought for a moment, squinting down his bladelike nose, and narrowed his lips to a point. Then he raised a finger in the air. “Budweiser!” he said. “Tell them that the brewer at Orval likes Budweiser!” He smiled. “I know they detest it, but it is quite good.” Later, though, when he described the newest beers coming out of Belgium, they sounded a good deal closer to Calagione’s. “People would rather pay a little more and have a special product than to pay a lot for a Pilsner and have something banal,” he said. “I like Budweiser, but I wouldn’t pay two euros for a Budweiser.”

Even at Dogfish, the line between high end and low, industrial and craft, can get blurry. As Selders was piping the cooked wort into the fermentation tank that day, he turned to Calagione and me with a grin. “Is everyone excited about Budweiser American Ale?” he said. “It’s going to taste great!” Calagione gave him a flat, brooding look. He knew he was being baited. Anheuser-Busch had been advertising its newest product all summer, clearly targeting the craft-beer market. Like other ales, the new beer is brewed at a relatively high temperature with a top-fermenting yeast. It’s a little fruitier and more full-flavored than regular Budweiser, which, like all lagers, is brewed at a lower temperature with a bottom-fermenting yeast. In regular Budweiser, the bitterness of the hops is kept “at the threshold of perception,” in Garrett Oliver’s words. American Ale has more of a bite, thanks to a dose of whole Cascade hops—a craft-brewer favorite—that’s added to the beer during a second fermentation.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:51:50 AM
“Those people know what they’re doing,” Selders said, goading Calagione. “What, you don’t think it’s true?”

“I think they can make a technically correct beer. But I don’t even want to try it.”

“As a brewer, you’re obligated to try it.”

“To give you some context for why it’s so distasteful to me,” Calagione said. “At the same time that they’re making this relatively hoppy wanna-be craft beer that exists only to confuse the consumer—so that they can be culture vultures—they are running ads that say that the darker a beer is the more impurities it has. It’s beer racism.”

“Beer racism!”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:52:15 AM
“You don’t see the hypocrisy in that?”

“I see it. But if you are going to take that stance you shouldn’t shop at Food Lion, shouldn’t go to Borders, shouldn’t do any of that stuff.”

Calagione shrugged and grabbed a shovel, then climbed into the kettle and began scooping out the spent mash. He liked to frame his business as an epic battle between small, stouthearted brewers and their evil industrial overlords. But his loyalty to craft beer was more in the manner of a guy who has rooted for the underdog all his life. (His own football teams, in junior high and high school, had a combined record of 0–72–2). “Look,” he told me later. “I’m not afraid to pay compliments where compliments are due. Anheuser-Busch’s quality—if quality is consistency—is second to none. But I’m frustrated that that one beer has been hammered down people’s throats. I mean, banana cream pie may be your favorite f$%*ing food. But if you ate banana cream pie every day you would hate it, too.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:52:39 AM
Every year at the end of the summer, Calagione throws a bocce tournament in Milton, on the brewery’s two oyster-shell courts. “Bocce’s an Italian thing,” he says. “But it’s also a sport that you can play without putting down your beer.” The tournament culminates in the evening, when a large catapult is rolled out onto the lawn. The catapult was built by Frank Payton, the same maintenance man who found the river rocks for the sahti, and was designed to hurl pumpkins—a fall tradition in Delaware. In this case, it’s armed with thirty cans of industrial beer and fired, with a precision born of years of practice, into a gargantuan sculpture of a toilet a hundred yards away. “We tried to throw a keg once,” Calagione told me. “But it misfired and knocked down a street lamp.”

The event evokes earlier, wackier days, but its anti-establishment vibe can seem a little at odds with the rather large factory beside it. Dogfish now sells about twenty-five million bottles’ worth of beer a year. It has almost quadrupled in size since 2004, but still can’t meet demand: about a fifth of its orders go unfilled. Calagione’s salvaged kettles have been replaced by a state-of-the-art brewery, his ski goggles and garbage bags by an automated bottle-filling line and a three-person microbiology department. (Every beer is tested forty times per batch, including blind tastings in a sensory lab.) When the facility expanded last year, the roof had to be cut open so that a crane could drop in nine new three-story tanks. Well before that, the brewery’s wastewater had overwhelmed the town’s sewage system: the yeasts in it were outcompeting the bacteria used for waste treatment. The water is now trucked out several times a day and sprayed on local farms.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:53:04 AM
“Sam is the Adolphus Busch of his generation,” the beer historian Maureen Ogle told me. But he has plenty of rivals. Koch’s Boston Beer Company, for one, still makes twenty-five times more beer. The Darwinian beer wars of the past decade have tended to leave the best brewers standing. While sales of wine and spirits grew by between two and four per cent last year, craft-beer sales grew by twelve per cent. “Part of what we’re seeing is a return to normality,” Garrett Oliver told me. “It’s weird for a country of three hundred million to have one kind of beer. But we’re getting back to what we had before—and unless we go into a deep depression it’s never going back.”

Oliver, who is forty-six and black, with a trim beard and a resonant voice, has done his best to become the respectable face of craft brewing—its Orson Welles. While Calagione wears jeans and a rumpled shirt even on the “Today” show, Oliver attends almost every event in a jacket and tie. One blazer bears the Brooklyn Brewery logo, woven in steel by the same tailors who stitch crests for the British Royal Family, and his beers have some of the same suavity. “From what I’ve seen, a lot of people still think of us as kids playing with toys,” he told me. “So anything I can do to ennoble beer is worthwhile, whether dressing up the packaging or dressing up for a beer dinner.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:53:32 AM
For all its success, craft beer has yet to reach the mainstream. Ninety-six per cent of the market—about sixty-seven billion bottles a year—still belongs to non-craft beers and imports. Oliver remembers talking to a brewer at Anheuser-Busch a few years ago, when sales of Michelob had fallen to about a third of a billion bottles a year. “He told me, ‘I wish that brand would just die.’ And that one beer was the size of the entire American craft-brewing industry.” The disparity is partly a function of poor marketing, Ogle argues—craft brewers are still preaching to the converted—and partly of cultural conditioning. Until more Americans wean themselves from ketchup, soda, and other sweet foods, they may never enjoy the taste of hops. “When I talk to people like Sam, I’m constantly amazed at how persuaded they are that everyone drinks craft beer,” she says. “If that’s true, why are they still sitting at four per cent?”

In a decade’s time, Oliver believes, breweries like his could claim a quarter of the market. (Paul Gatza, director of the Brewers Association, predicts something closer to ten per cent in twenty years.) But only if they don’t scare people off first. “The whole idea of extreme beer is bad for craft brewing,” Oliver says. “It doesn’t expand the tent—it shrinks it. If I want someone to taste a beer, and I make it sound outlandish and crazy, there is a certain kind of person who will say, ‘Oh, let me try it.’ But that is a small audience. It’s one that you can build a beer on, but not a movement.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:53:56 AM
ate one morning, Calagione and I drove to Philadelphia to see an archeological chemist he knows named Patrick McGovern. Calagione looked washed out and a little crotchety—a rare thing—after one too many glasses of grappa the night before. When I mentioned Oliver’s misgivings to him, he smirked, as if hearing them for the hundredth time. “Garrett and I are good friends, but we definitely disagree on this,” he said. “It’s a purist versus populist position. If all of our palates are subjective, who am I and who is Garrett to decide whether there’s too much hops in a beer, or whether you should be putting lemongrass or rampe leaves in it? As long as it finds an audience, it’s valid.”

Extreme beer is a return to normality, too, Calagione believes. It’s just the normality of a thousand years ago, or several thousand, rather than a hundred. If the Reinheitsgebot is still the touchstone for most American brewers, Calagione’s is a bronze bowl from King Midas’ tomb.

The historical Midas was a Phrygian ruler in what is now central Turkey. When he or one of his close relatives was buried, around 730 B.C., the tomb was filled with more than a hundred and fifty drinking vessels—parting toasts to the dead king. By the time they were excavated, in 1957, the liquid inside them had evaporated. But Patrick McGovern, forty years later, was able to analyze some residue from a bowl and identify its chemical content. By matching the compounds to those found in the foods and spices of ancient Turkey, McGovern gradually pieced together the liquid’s main ingredients: honey, barley, and grapes, and a yellow substance that was probably saffron. It was a beer, but like none we’ve ever tasted.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:54:22 AM
“Beer is a much older concept than the Reinheitsgebot,” McGovern told us later, at the University of Pennsylvania. He was sitting at a chipped metal desk in his basement office at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, surrounded by sagging bookshelves and dusty lab equipment: a furnace, a microscale, a spectrometer, a liquid chromatograph. Here and there, chunks of pottery and other artifacts were wrapped in plastic or aluminum foil and stuffed in file drawers or ratty cardboard cases. “You’re taking nine thousand years of brewing history and just looking at the last five hundred years of it,” he said.

McGovern is a wizardly figure with a long white beard and large glasses that seem to draw his eyes together at the inner corners. He has a quiet but penetrating voice, a sharp wit, and a near total lack of pretension. (When brewing at Dogfish, he has been known to pour himself a chicory stout for breakfast.) He and Calagione first met eight years ago, at a dinner in honor of Michael Jackson, the great British beer writer. McGovern had recently published his findings on King Midas and was hoping to convince someone to make a modern-day replica of the beverage. (Anchor Brewing had done something similar a few years earlier, when it made a beer based on an ancient Sumerian hymn to the beer goddess, Ninkasi.) As it turned out, several brewers took up the challenge and sent beers to his house over the next few months. “Some were pretty good,” he says. “But Dogfish Head’s was the best.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:54:53 AM
Midas Touch, as it was later called, has a brilliant rose-gold color—every batch contains about a thousand dollars’ worth of saffron—and a thick, honeyed, spicy flavor: a cross between beer, mead, and wine. It has become Dogfish’s most decorated drink, winning a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival, another gold at the International Mead Festival, and a silver at the World Beer Cup. “I look at beers like these as an opportunity to drink history,” Calagione said. “They’re liquid time capsules.”

Earlier that summer, he and McGovern had brewed their most recent project: Theobroma, or “food of the gods.” It was based on Mayan and Aztec ceremonial drinks, and on residues of the earliest known fermented cacao beverage, found in Honduran pots from between 1400 and 1100 B.C. It contained cocoa nibs, ancho chilies, honey, barley, and annatto seeds. “I kept complaining that it needs more chocolate,” McGovern said. “I wanted to make it more reddish, because it was equated with blood and human sacrifice.” Calagione laughed, saying, “And I told him, ‘O.K., I’ll get back to you on that.’ ”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:55:19 AM
Beer is less ancient than wine, McGovern went on to say, because it requires more technology: agriculture to grow the grain, fire and kettles to cook it. But, once invented, it quickly spread. “It wasn’t just in one part of the world,” he said. “It was all over.” If wine was rare and therefore aristocratic—it could be made only once a year, when fruit was ripe—beer trickled down to the working class. All you needed was a little malted grain and something bitter to balance its sweetness. Before barley became the grain of choice, brewers used millet and rice. Even after hops were domesticated, around 700 A.D., they threw in wormwood, henbane, cowslip, ivy, mugwort, bog myrtle, elderberry, oak leaf, laurel leaf, autumn crocus, or wild rosemary. Some plants were poisonous, most were not, and they gave the beer an endless variety of flavors.

The Reinheitsgebot, when Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria imposed it in 1516, had less to do with keeping peasants from poisoning themselves—never a great concern of the gentry—than with controlling the hops and barley crops. It made a virtue of trade restrictions. And beer, that great bouillabaisse of an invention, became nearly as predictable as wine.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:57:30 AM
Extreme brewers are doing their best to help it devolve. This past October, I joined Calagione at the Great American Beer Festival, in Denver, for the première of his Sahtea and Theobroma. The festival was founded in 1982 by a home brewer named Charlie Papazian, when its title still sounded like an oxymoron. “That’s a great idea, Charlie,” Michael Jackson told Papazian, in so many words. “Only what will you serve for beer?” Twenty-six years later, more than eighteen hundred beers were on tap at the Denver convention center. A vast hangar had been divided into booths for four hundred and thirty breweries, grouped by geographic region. Anheuser-Busch, Coors, and Miller had their usual elaborate stage sets, and most beers followed the classic German and English styles. Still, the night belonged to extreme beer.

Wandering through the hall in the hour before it opened, I saw signs for beers called Goat Toppler, Chicken Killer, and Old Headwrecker, Incinerator, Detonator, Skull Annihilator, and the Obamanator. Many were double I.P.A.s that seemed to be competing for the highest I.B.U. rating. But others were faithful re-creations of ancient recipes, or else beers invented from whole cloth. “When you’re making an extreme beer, it’s like pushing beyond the sound barrier,” Jim Koch told me. “All of a sudden, everything is silent. I remember when I first tasted my Triple Bock. It dawned on me that beer has been around for thousands of years, and I am tasting something that no brewer has ever tasted. It was inspiring, beautiful, almost reverential.” Even Garrett Oliver seemed to be bowing to the trend. His booth featured two wonderful bottle-fermented ales and a pale ale called BLAST!, with eight kinds of English and American hops. “No, this is NOT a double I.P.A.,” a sign beneath the tap read. “Even if you believe in those.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:58:01 AM
The festival was sold out for the first time. Over the next few days, some twenty-eight thousand attendees would pay fifty dollars for a wristband and a small plastic glass for tasting samples. The outcome was predictable. When the doors were flung open at five-thirty, six thousand people barrelled in and began drinking immediately, in great quantity. They wandered around in Viking horns, jester bells, and hats shaped like foaming steins, their bellies jutting from beer-themed T-shirts. One shirt showed Jesus hoisting a frothy mug with the caption “King of the Brews.” To make sure that the noise stayed near the shattering point, a bagpipe ensemble roamed the hall, blasting fanfares at unexpected moments. Whenever there was a lull, some oaf would drop his glass on the concrete floor and the entire assembly—as per tradition—would erupt into an epic whoop.

“It’s amazing how well people behave, given how many are here and how much alcohol there is,” Bob Pease, the vice-president of the Brewers Association, told me. In his sixteen years at the event, he noted with some pride, no one had been killed or seriously injured. But, then, security was pervasive. Uniformed police, private security guards, and hundreds of volunteers prowled the booths, slicing the wristband off anyone who had overindulged. At one point, late in the evening, after I’d stumbled over a power line (or something), I went up to get a free sample. A guard hustled over to the server and muttered, “Go easy on the pour.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:58:29 AM
Calagione, for his part, had no time to drink. Going to the Great American Beer Festival with him, a friend of his had told me, is like attending a Star Trek convention with Captain Kirk. Wherever he went, beer geeks and fellow-brewers clustered around, taking pictures, handing him books to sign, or taping his greetings on a handheld recorder. The Dogfish booth was mobbed. While most others had five or ten people in front of them, Calagione’s crowd spilled across the concrete till it engulfed the Blue Moon booth across the way. I helped him work the taps for the first half hour, then slipped off with samples of Theobroma and Sahtea.

Like many craft-beer drinkers, I’d started out liking Pilsners and pale ales, and found myself craving more and more hops. The Theobroma managed to satisfy that taste indirectly. It was a lovely amber-colored beer with a hint of bitter chocolate at the beginning and an afterburn of chilies. But despite its ten per cent alcohol, it seemed almost too fainthearted. It was the Sahtea that I loved. For all Selders’s concern, the tea and spices in it hovered politely in the background, leaving the yeast to run the show. Cloudy and golden, with a lush flowering of bananas and cloves, it tasted like something a trader might have sipped a century ago, standing in a colonial market in Ceylon, with open baskets of tea and spices all around. It wasn’t an extreme beer by any stretch, and it certainly didn’t taste Finnish. But it was a time capsule nonetheless.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on February 05, 2009, 10:58:30 AM
i think i just earned some sort of degree in beer.





hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm  beer

 :beerchug: :beerchug:


TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 10:58:54 AM
When the session was over and the booth was packed up, when six thousand drunken revellers had descended on the streets of Denver, and the other Dogfish brewers had followed in search of more beer, Calagione and I walked back to our hotel. “Remember what Patrick was saying that day in his office, about how alcohol affects the brain?” he said. I nodded. McGovern had shown us a paper illustrated with scans of animals’ brains. Alcohol’s emotional effect is unusually complex, he had said. It starts out as a stimulant and only later, when you’ve had a lot, becomes a depressant. Calagione laughed. “Does it work that way for you?” he said. “Because it doesn’t for me. I never get around to the depressant part.”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 05, 2009, 11:04:48 AM
I am now "board" with this thread.... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 11:10:50 AM
I exist, therefore I entertain.

(http://kecute.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/otter-beer.jpg)


Wood eye bohr ewe?  Already answered, nevermind.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 11:17:06 AM
(http://entertainmentphysicians.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Beer_Pong_get_your_balls_wet.175220738_std.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 05, 2009, 11:17:30 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 05, 2009, 11:19:30 AM
Beer today is nothing like beer from the middle ages, they didn't have hops, so they used thing like oak leaves and other strange ingredients that they could find locally. I'm sure most wasn't that great! Really cool story, I never heard before. I brewed a beer I called whiskey barrel stout, It was to copy an old stout that use to be fermented in old whiskey barrels. I added sterilized oak chips to the fermenter and a cup of whiskey to the bottling bucket for 5 gal. It was really good when young, but as it aged, the oak faded and the whiskey was more pronounced. I gave some to a guy that worked at the American Home Brew Association in Boulder, they really liked it.

I love the Great American Beer Festival, our brew club rented a local bus called Foam On The Range, they did local brew tours, took us to Denver with two other clubs, and we had two kegs on the bus in built in kegaretors. Dropped us right out front, I got to work the home brew booth with Charlie Papazian, author of Joy Of Home Brewing, he was a nice gut. Meet Michale Jackson, the beer and whiskey critic, he was really weird! 1500 different beers, we had a blast!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 05, 2009, 11:21:00 AM
I wood like to drink beer now
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 11:29:13 AM
Beer today is nothing like beer from the middle ages, they didn't have hops, so they used thing like oak leaves and other strange ingredients that they could find locally. I'm sure most wasn't that great! Really cool story, I never heard before. I brewed a beer I called whiskey barrel stout, It was to copy an old stout that use to be fermented in old whiskey barrels. I added sterilized oak chips to the fermenter and a cup of whiskey to the bottling bucket for 5 gal. It was really good when young, but as it aged, the oak faded and the whiskey was more pronounced. I gave some to a guy that worked at the American Home Brew Association in Boulder, they really liked it.

I love the Great American Beer Festival, our brew club rented a local bus called Foam On The Range, they did local brew tours, took us to Denver with two other clubs, and we had two kegs on the bus in built in kegaretors. Dropped us right out front, I got to work the home brew booth with Charlie Papazian, author of Joy Of Home Brewing, he was a nice gut. Meet Michale Jackson, the beer and whiskey critic, he was really weird! 1500 different beers, we had a blast!


Bet there was a long line at the restroom, too.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 11:30:27 AM
I wood like to drink beer now

Will give you the same advice Pinochio's wife got before her wedding night - "Watch out for splinters."  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 05, 2009, 11:30:44 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 11:35:43 AM
(http://latinoblogger.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/wp-content/images/vitter_diapers-1.jpg)

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 05, 2009, 01:11:42 PM
Great post on the history of Dogfish Mike - I feel like I've read a book !

Don't know if it gets shipped over here. I'll have to have a look about.

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 05, 2009, 01:21:53 PM
It is a worthy effort Nige...good stuff...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 05, 2009, 01:24:52 PM
I think I might have had some when we over last year, but I'm durned if I remember where or which one it was.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 05, 2009, 01:27:05 PM
A land of plenty...the recent deluge of micro brews had only been a good thing for us swillers...not all are top notch but there many that are quite good...even a few in Florida, mostly quite light lagers but not the beer for the masses, which when served frigidly cold and most importantly, FREE , it good too...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 02:31:08 PM
Thanks Nige.  It's a great brew.  Planning to quaff a few of these this weekend:

(http://www.shirevillageinns.co.uk/pub/beers/londonpride.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 05, 2009, 02:37:28 PM
Have you found a tapper for the fullers Iski?  I have swilled a few bottles but must find draft...uuuuuggg
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 05, 2009, 02:39:36 PM
1 local establishment has it on tap, Mike.  Very good ale!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 05, 2009, 06:42:17 PM
Thanks Nige.  It's a great brew.  Planning to quaff a few of these this weekend:

Now you are talking in beer language extraordinaire. This is my second favourite beer in all the World (so far). Let me know how it goes cos I'm not sure how well it travels.

(http://www.shirevillageinns.co.uk/pub/beers/londonpride.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 06, 2009, 08:37:38 AM
Last time it was EXCELLENT, Nige.  Would assume it has at least 2 weeks of age on it, considering distribution time, but all in all was very pleasant.  Hope it's still there....

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 06, 2009, 08:44:50 AM
Nige, when I bought it it was pretty good, buy it was over 8 months old. No advertising, so not much demand, I'm sure it better over there. Maybe I'll find out some day if I can get Vicki to fly across the pond.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 06, 2009, 09:29:44 AM
Same for me in the bottle, a little too old and mishandled, it tasted "bruised"...darn...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 06, 2009, 09:40:44 AM
Think/know I am going to enjoy a few tonight in celebration of my selection to Lieutenant Colonel...

Official List is out this morning, got my notification Tuesday from the Deputy CG, were really not allowed to announce it until the ALNAV message hits the boards.  That will be out in an hour or so.

Should pin on Nov/Dec time frame - tradition holds that we have a "Wet Down", you put the amount of your raise on the bar for your brothers in arms to drink from - so will have to score some more good beer (and rum) then.  Pay increase from Major to LtCol is significant (to me at least).

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 06, 2009, 09:45:55 AM
Congratulations Sean... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 06, 2009, 09:51:04 AM
Nice raise!

I just had to look it up....

Make sure you try on a Road Glide (silver) with your grotesque ginormous size it may be less claustrophobic than an UC...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on February 06, 2009, 09:53:01 AM
Think/know I am going to enjoy a few tonight in celebration of my selection to Lieutenant Colonel...



Sean

That is such GREAT NEWS for us all. Very happy for you and your family.  :drink:  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 06, 2009, 09:56:18 AM
Nice raise!

I just had to look it up....

Make sure you try on a Road Glide (silver) with your grotesque ginormous size it may be less claustrophobic than an UC...
Were there Silver ones in '03? 

Gotta do some research...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 06, 2009, 10:01:21 AM
Well, black and Silver, real nice. I jonse one with a jims motor
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 06, 2009, 10:03:32 AM
Think/know I am going to enjoy a few tonight in celebration of my selection to Lieutenant Colonel...

Official List is out this morning, got my notification Tuesday from the Deputy CG, were really not allowed to announce it until the ALNAV message hits the boards.  That will be out in an hour or so.

Should pin on Nov/Dec time frame - tradition holds that we have a "Wet Down", you put the amount of your raise on the bar for your brothers in arms to drink from - so will have to score some more good beer (and rum) then.  Pay increase from Major to LtCol is significant (to me at least).

Sean


Congratulations, Sean!  Will have 1 or more in honor of your promotion today!   :drink: :drink: :drink:

Now you get to tell those dumb majors what to do.... ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on February 06, 2009, 10:09:20 AM
Well, black and Silver, real nice. I jonse one with a jims motor


A great bike!
Especially with the Jim's 131!

           :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 06, 2009, 10:11:24 AM
Well, black and Silver, real nice. I jonse one with a jims motor
my plan/intent is to get one and build up an 103 same as the SERK - minimize the log tail, same engine same parts...

already told the wife I was planning on my LtCol present Tuesday

Will be post move this summer (I already have two bikes to move), wheeling and dealing with my monitor (career handler) started Tuesday, so hope to know soon where I will in fact land this summer, really hoping for Quantico area
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 06, 2009, 10:14:45 AM
I will have the nice Haitian witch doctor bleed out a chicken to insure your wishes...
My pleasure to treat for your service... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 06, 2009, 10:53:03 AM
Hey Sean - many congrats on your promotion. Does that mean you can shout at a greater number of people now ?

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 06, 2009, 11:04:34 AM
Hey Sean - many congrats on your promotion. Does that mean you can shout at a greater number of people now ?

 :2vrolijk_21:

Nige



well, yeah kinda - but I am betting they expect me to stop acting like a jackass soon... 

I was able to do it as a Major, but your pinkie has to start going out when you drink as a LtCol and you need to know which fork to use - they even make you use a napkin when you eat
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 06, 2009, 11:05:29 AM
(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l138/jesters91/beer_fridge.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on February 06, 2009, 11:06:42 AM
Think/know I am going to enjoy a few tonight in celebration of my selection to Lieutenant Colonel...

Official List is out this morning, got my notification Tuesday from the Deputy CG, were really not allowed to announce it until the ALNAV message hits the boards.  That will be out in an hour or so.

Should pin on Nov/Dec time frame - tradition holds that we have a "Wet Down", you put the amount of your raise on the bar for your brothers in arms to drink from - so will have to score some more good beer (and rum) then.  Pay increase from Major to LtCol is significant (to me at least).

Sean


congratulations, looks like yer in for the long haul :2vrolijk_21:

i'll smoke one with ya someday. cigar that is. :coolblue:...and yeah i know its on me. :orange:



to ya...... :beerchug:



TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Mr. We on February 06, 2009, 11:22:38 AM
Think/know I am going to enjoy a few tonight in celebration of my selection to Lieutenant Colonel...
Sean


CONGRATULATIONS!!!  :bananarock:
Always nice to get the recognition for all the effort you have put in...
Really happy for you and your family, thank you all for your continued service!  :army: :2vrolijk_09:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 06, 2009, 11:33:28 AM
Congratulations Sean!  When's the move to Va?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 06, 2009, 11:41:01 AM
Egads & yipes...

(http://www.sfbeerweek.org/img/sfbw-short.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on February 06, 2009, 11:44:01 AM
Congratulations Lt. Colonel Fla. Marine!  :2vrolijk_21: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 06, 2009, 11:51:23 AM
Egads & yipes...

(http://www.sfbeerweek.org/img/sfbw-short.jpg)

Gaaaaa!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 06, 2009, 11:56:32 AM
Just had to look up a little info. on Seans new rank.

In the U.S. Army, a lieutenant colonel typically commands a battalion-sized unit (300 to 1,000 soldiers), with a Command Sergeant Major as principal NCO assistant. A lieutenant colonel may also serve as a brigade or task force Executive Officer. In the Air Force, a Lieutenant Colonel is generally a director of operations or a squadron commander in the operations group, a squadron commander in the mission support and maintenance groups, or a squadron commander or division chief in a medical group. Lieutenant colonels may also serve on general staffs and may be the heads of some wing staff departments.

In the 21st century U.S. military, the rank of lieutenant colonel is usually gained after 16–22 years of service as an officer. As most officers are eligible to retire after 20 years active service, it is the most common rank at which career officers retire.


Good job Sean.

Nige

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 06, 2009, 12:01:50 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on February 06, 2009, 12:49:49 PM
 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Congratulations Sean!
Here's to you! :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 06, 2009, 01:00:17 PM
Congratulations Sean!  When's the move to Va?

working the deal now - most likely this June or July...want to get set in place before the kids start school in August.

Now I have to sell a house I have been in for less then two years, and have very little equity in (or rent it) - that is my next major headache.  I guess we are lucky at being the only area in the US that is UP for its housing market.

They are also talking about a 15k tax rebate for house purchases this year, that will help on both sides of this transaction (so I guess I am happy with part of the stimulus)

Thanks for all the Thanks!  :drink: :drink:

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 06, 2009, 01:01:42 PM
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Congratulations Sean!
Here's to you! :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Mike
 :drink:

thanks Mikey - gonna score a sixer of Pulaner Heffe Wiezen on the way home - and the wife already got limes and mint for Mojitos!! 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 06, 2009, 01:06:06 PM
Woowoo!  A big time in the quansett hut tonight!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: arcticdude on February 06, 2009, 01:19:07 PM
Congrats on making light bird!!!  Don't worry about the napkins, they're not REALLY required until full bird! Hah!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 06, 2009, 01:43:30 PM
Woowoo!  A big time in the quansett hut tonight!

oh yeah...  lived on something like that when I was doing CAX at 29 Palms (aka Stumps) - they call em K Spans now, couldn't tell you why.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 06, 2009, 01:44:11 PM
Congrats on making light bird!!!  Don't worry about the napkins, they're not REALLY required until full bird! Hah!

that's a relief, I wouldn't know what to do with my sleeves
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 08, 2009, 06:44:22 PM
http://www.ministryofrum.com/2009.php

I'd go...

The 2009 Ministry of Rum Tasting Competition will be held at the Florida Room at the Delano Hotel on Miami Beach May 14 - 15th as part of Rum Renaissance. This is an opportunity for sugar cane spirits to be judged in a format which has been refined since Edward Hamilton conducted the first International Sugar Cane Spirits Tasting Competition in Ybor City in 2006.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 08:51:25 AM
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Now with convenient nose & ear applicator inside can!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 09:02:00 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 09:03:57 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 09:05:24 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 09:08:28 AM
"Free as in free speech"
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Thursday, November 20, 2008

FREE BEER ( Codename: ARTSPACE) has been launched in Auckland, New Zealand.
For their exhibition at ARTSPACE NZ., SUPERFLEX is presenting FREE BEER (Code name: ARTSPACE) brewed by the Steam Brewing Company. Local artist & homebrewer Simon Cuming has also brewed a batch of unique FREE BEER in the gallery beginning the process on opening night and serving the result on the closing party 22 November.
ARTSPACE will seek to explore the potential of FREE BEER (Code name ARTSPACE) as an economic model for funding artistic production within the framework of the gallery.

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Closing Party: Saturday 22 November, 3pm

ARTSPACE
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Free beer, only $2 a bottle?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 09:55:10 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 09:57:08 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on February 10, 2009, 10:13:50 AM
generic beer is signs of a weak economy. :drink:

guess after 10 er so its all good though.




TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:35:45 AM
The economy is shrinking.

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:19:58 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:23:19 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:25:04 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:25:54 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:28:06 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:33:07 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:33:46 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:39:05 AM
Donut bread pudding.  Had some this past weekend.  Mmmmmmmmmm.... good with beer.

(http://ayankeeinasouthernkitchen.com/wp-content/themes/mimbo2.2/images//krisp-kreme-bread-pudding-026-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:43:44 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on February 10, 2009, 11:44:14 AM
Donut bread pudding.  Had some this past weekend.  Mmmmmmmmmm.... good with beer.

(http://ayankeeinasouthernkitchen.com/wp-content/themes/mimbo2.2/images//krisp-kreme-bread-pudding-026-1.jpg)

Thought cat barf pictures all got pulled :nixweiss: ?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:47:12 AM
Thought cat barf pictures all got pulled :nixweiss: ?

They did?  Land-o-goshen!  The donut bread pudding was better than cat barf, but not as good as dog vomit, maybe.

Something similar, only different:
(http://zoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 10, 2009, 01:30:25 PM
Thought cat barf pictures all got pulled :nixweiss: ?

for real? 

It's the Bacon and Bacon Related products I keep my eye out for...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 10, 2009, 01:40:25 PM
It may have been that the meat products were uncooked. 

The girl in the video on the link is wearing sirloin I think..

http://www.toxicjunction.com/get.asp?i=V3020


Meat, bikinis and beachs...what America stands for.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BLM777 on February 10, 2009, 01:55:07 PM
It may have been that the meat products were uncooked. 

The girl in the video on the link is wearing sirloin I think..

http://www.toxicjunction.com/get.asp?i=V3020


Meat, bikinis and beachs...what America stands for.

Particularly enjoyed the oratory....such a brilliant child... ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 10, 2009, 04:10:13 PM
It may have been that the meat products were uncooked. 

The girl in the video on the link is wearing sirloin I think..

http://www.toxicjunction.com/get.asp?i=V3020


Meat, bikinis and beachs...what America stands for.

guns, you KEEP forgetting guns...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 05:22:01 PM
The meat bikini video made me proud to be an American.  The dog part was weird.

many pics of meat bikinis are available for viewing, but since the gal wearing the meat bikini is nekkid under raw meat, figure that does not meet the meat posting guidelines & would be subject to grilling.

(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l233/Rosewater_Scent/clown_meat.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin'Eagle~Sweetie on February 10, 2009, 05:34:41 PM
It may have been that the meat products were uncooked. 

The girl in the video on the link is wearing sirloin I think..

http://www.toxicjunction.com/get.asp?i=V3020


Meat, bikinis and beachs...what America stands for.
Wonder how long she was in the sun...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 10, 2009, 08:21:42 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:20:24 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:21:42 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:24:01 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:24:45 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:25:47 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:27:14 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:29:15 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:35:46 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:37:19 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:38:20 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:39:52 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:40:37 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:41:36 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:42:33 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:47:04 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:52:59 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 10:55:37 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:16:11 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:17:47 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:21:13 PM
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6632953 (http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=6632953)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:24:35 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:26:24 PM
http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=8389 (http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=8389)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:27:15 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:28:16 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2009, 11:32:42 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 09:21:43 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 09:30:53 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 09:32:11 AM
(http://www.circlinghawk.com/Brazil2007Photos/AfterHours/BikiniTent.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 11, 2009, 09:36:02 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 11, 2009, 09:55:26 AM
God loves us and wants us to be happy!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 04:41:28 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 04:42:49 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 04:43:59 PM
(http://www.foxnews.com/images/368429/1_21_050508_BeerCan02.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 04:44:36 PM
(http://www.realbeer.com/blog/images/beer-excise-taxes.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 11, 2009, 04:44:49 PM
A man with vision, double or not... :apple:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 11, 2009, 04:46:41 PM
ttp://www.konabrewingco.com/beers/fire-rock-pale-ale
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 11, 2009, 04:49:40 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on February 11, 2009, 04:51:31 PM
That's a keeper
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 04:51:51 PM
Plan to visit Kona Brewery this summer on our tropical vacation to beachy paradise & hangoveria.

(http://www.brookstonbeerbulletin.com/wp-content/beerpix/lincoln-beer-stamp.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 04:53:25 PM
Poor Indian kids.

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 11, 2009, 04:54:08 PM
Plan to visit Kona Brewery this summer on our tropical vacation to beachy paradise & hangoveria.

(http://www.brookstonbeerbulletin.com/wp-content/beerpix/lincoln-beer-stamp.jpg)

Please drink my portion too!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 04:59:05 PM
Please drink my portion too!

Will do. Friend sold me a case of Fire Rock a while back for $18.  Just a 1 time deal.

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 11, 2009, 08:30:08 PM
Mmmmmmmm!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 11, 2009, 08:32:02 PM
Dropping the hop bomb!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 08:34:44 PM
That's a jug sized beer......Mmmmmmmm! indeed!

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 08:36:42 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 11, 2009, 08:39:27 PM
 :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 08:54:47 PM
(http://www.united-nations-of-beer.com/images/einstien.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 08:56:40 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 08:58:44 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 09:01:47 PM
(http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/beer_flash_drive.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2009, 09:08:05 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 12, 2009, 06:37:22 AM
Beer Batter Cheese Dog

Instructions:
This one is a little work-intensive, so be ready to buckle down. First take the center out of the hot dog with an apple corer, if you have access to one. If not, just cut out the middle with a knife. Fill the cavity with the spray cheese and use the hot dog you removed from the middle as a cap to keep the cheese in. Wrap the bacon around the hot dog and deep-fry for two to four minutes or until bacon is cooked. Dab them dry with a paper towel (so the batter will stick). Mix the beer with the flour until it reaches a thick, but lump-free consistency. Dip the dogs in the batter, coating the dog completely, and deep-fry on high heat for two to three minutes or until brown and deadly.
NOTE: Don't fry them too long or all of the cheese will explode out into the oil. That's very bad.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 12, 2009, 08:41:10 AM
Sonds good, Nige! 

Exploding Cheesy Hot Dog would be an excellent name for a rock band.


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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 12, 2009, 09:03:49 AM
Hamburger, egg, cheese, and bacon on a glazed doughnut bun!! :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on February 12, 2009, 09:03:53 AM
on my garage wall.


TN

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 12, 2009, 09:06:15 AM
Talon - makes we want to go eat breakfast - again.

Cool Strat, TN.

(http://www.walyou.com/img/heineken-beer-music-guitar-amp.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 13, 2009, 04:50:00 PM
Here you go, how to build a still, looks like a simple process and could be improved, but might be fun!

http://favoriteprojects.com/Amazingstill.pdf
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 14, 2009, 08:13:48 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 14, 2009, 08:14:41 AM
(http://www.refinedvices.com/newsimages/moonshine-still.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 14, 2009, 08:16:06 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on February 16, 2009, 08:14:53 AM
is it friday yet?



 :drink:


TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 16, 2009, 08:15:45 AM
is it friday yet?



 :drink:


TN

Saturday to me...got tomorrow off also!   :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 16, 2009, 08:26:35 AM
Happy Presidents Day, Sean!

Had a few of these at one of the raw bars over the weekend
(http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/brands/0018/2875/brand.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 16, 2009, 08:31:23 AM
Saw one of these at Cracker Boys while drinkin those beers mentioned above..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 16, 2009, 08:43:10 AM
Nice spots.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/youngcasanova1/beer_fish.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 16, 2009, 08:45:05 AM
Saw one of these at Cracker Boys while drinkin those beers mentioned above..

was doing a night dive one night off Boynton, by myself lobstering...vis was tight about 20 or less, all of a sudden a freaking eagle ray flares up right in front of me...seemed about 20' long in the light with all the reflected debris in the light field

'bout crapped out my wetsuit
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 16, 2009, 08:45:25 AM
Didja eat a brazillion oysteres theis weekend?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on February 16, 2009, 08:48:23 AM
Didja eat a brazillion oysteres theis weekend?


big negative...

cutting weight, gotta drop a few pounds/inches...getting old sucks and having tight a$$ weight restrictions sucks when you are a big guy like me
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 16, 2009, 08:56:20 AM
Ate 2 brazillion oysters, only 1 brazillion beers.  Oysters were not Appalachicola, appeared to be from Texas.  Big honkers.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 17, 2009, 05:36:43 AM
Happy Presidents Day, Sean!

Had a few of these at one of the raw bars over the weekend
(http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/brands/0018/2875/brand.gif)

Thats the stuff we drink all the time when we go Bonefishing in the Bahamas. Tastes great after a hard days fishing in all that glorious weather.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 17, 2009, 08:33:39 AM
Thats the stuff we drink all the time when we go Bonefishing in the Bahamas. Tastes great after a hard days fishing in all that glorious weather.



Bonefishing....
(http://floridacharterguide.com/bonefish-gal.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 17, 2009, 09:44:19 AM
Wow! a bonzaahh!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on February 17, 2009, 04:31:57 PM
 :) :-\ ;) ;D :o



TN





edit:  hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm  beer
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on February 18, 2009, 06:26:46 PM
Bonefishing....
(http://floridacharterguide.com/bonefish-gal.jpg)

Had to look hard to spot that fish!

 :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 19, 2009, 07:09:04 AM
Had to look hard to spot that fish!

 :P

 ;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 19, 2009, 04:43:31 PM
Something else to keep you busy in the winter months! Build a mobile bar.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Build_A_Mobile_Bar_BaR2D2/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 19, 2009, 11:21:36 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 20, 2009, 07:54:38 AM
I was trying to decide between buying a 1/2 keg of double IPA or continuing to keg homebrew.  Problem is, I have to take out EVERY shelf in the fridge to fit the 1/2 and it would cost me about $300 including taxes and deposits (re more taxes).  I can brew and keg 15 gallons of dbl IPA for about $170 and keep the shelves in the fridge for political reasons.  I hate these decisions!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 20, 2009, 08:01:53 AM
How about buy another used fridge from the used fridge store?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on February 20, 2009, 08:49:10 AM
How about buy another used fridge from the used fridge store?

Was thinking the exact same thing but then considered the floor space might be needed for the stipper pole.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 20, 2009, 09:34:13 AM
Was thinking the exact same thing but then considered the floor space might be needed for the stipper pole.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on February 20, 2009, 09:37:28 AM
Have never seen a meter that takes dollar bills. I learn something everyday here.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: OhioDave on February 20, 2009, 09:57:39 AM
I dunno but i need a cold beverage, is it noon yet?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 20, 2009, 11:22:03 AM
I was trying to decide between buying a 1/2 keg of double IPA or continuing to keg homebrew.  Problem is, I have to take out EVERY shelf in the fridge to fit the 1/2 and it would cost me about $300 including taxes and deposits (re more taxes).  I can brew and keg 15 gallons of dbl IPA for about $170 and keep the shelves in the fridge for political reasons.  I hate these decisions!

Do you have a recipe for that?

Is that price including the corny kegs and what not? I brew 10 gallons all grain with gas price, electricity for cooling, grains, hops etc for like less than 50 cents a beer (16 ounce), about a third of that if my math isn't way off.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 20, 2009, 11:27:56 AM
Do you have a recipe for that?

Is that price including the corny kegs and what not? I brew 10 gallons all grain with gas price, electricity for cooling, grains, hops etc for like less than 50 cents a beer (16 ounce), about a third of that if my math isn't way off.

I agree, extract may be a little more, and the yeast you use can up the price, but that sounds a little high Jim.

It's the dam high dollar hops!

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 21, 2009, 09:13:13 AM
Do you have a recipe for that?

Is that price including the corny kegs and what not? I brew 10 gallons all grain with gas price, electricity for cooling, grains, hops etc for like less than 50 cents a beer (16 ounce), about a third of that if my math isn't way off.

I've gone back to kits for convenience sake.  No waste.  The kit for the IPA is about $35.  I use bottled water ($5 more).  The additional amber DME and cascade hops for a dbl IPA is roughly $15 more.  That puts at $55 for a 5 gal corny batch.  I can get a 1/2 keg of microbrew for the same price per gallon plus tax and deposit.  I do a concentrated wort and cool with the addition of cold water.  The pitch temp is around 70.  If there are any off flavors by doing a concentrate or gains in quality by doing 100% boil my pallet is not refined enough to know the difference.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 21, 2009, 10:05:46 AM
You home brew guys really know your chit.   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:


Lesseee....
I can usually get the cap off a beer bottle without cutting my hand.  :drink: :drink: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 21, 2009, 01:35:05 PM
I've gone back to kits for convenience sake.  No waste.  The kit for the IPA is about $35.  I use bottled water ($5 more).  The additional amber DME and cascade hops for a dbl IPA is roughly $15 more.  That puts at $55 for a 5 gal corny batch.  I can get a 1/2 keg of microbrew for the same price per gallon plus tax and deposit.  I do a concentrated wort and cool with the addition of cold water.  The pitch temp is around 70.  If there are any off flavors by doing a concentrate or gains in quality by doing 100% boil my pallet is not refined enough to know the difference.

How much hops do you use?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 22, 2009, 08:26:31 PM
How much hops do you use?

The kit has 3oz cascade.  2 bittering and 1 aroma.  The store only had 1 more oz in stock.  It'll be 3 oz bittering.  I was hoping for 1 more.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 23, 2009, 08:24:12 AM
Just be careful using hops that come with the kits, depending how long the kit has been siting they can be old and dried out. I never used kits, but guys that I knew that did would many times throw the hops away and by new. Are the pellets or whole hops. Pellets will hold up a little longer, but I like whole hops, especially when making a hoppy beer.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 23, 2009, 08:33:59 AM
Whole hops are nearly impossible to get.  I did a tour of Saranac brewery a fews years back.  They are a good sized craft brewery.  They only used pellets.  I was suprised to see that.  The kit was only in the store a week or two.  My neighbor owns the store and called me when it came it.  everything is pretty fresh.  It's good advice for a kit style that depends so much on hop flavor (like IPA).  I have to admit, I found a kit that had been sitting around my house for 6 years.  I bought fresh yeast for it and brewed it a couple months ago.  it turned out good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 23, 2009, 09:58:35 AM
I used kits for the first 6 months and I myself never had a problem with the hops. They were all pellet. I only use pellets. I do keep them vacuum sealed and in my freezer now just in case.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 23, 2009, 11:52:25 AM
I always used whole hops, buy just what I need, sometimes had a little extra, wrap them up tight and freeze, but only for a few weeks. Pellets are usually stronger, but I just always used whole hops, just thought it was easier to strain after the boil. Mt. Hood and centennial are also a good bittering hops, but I like the spice aftertaste of cascade.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 23, 2009, 09:22:24 PM
I always used whole hops, buy just what I need, sometimes had a little extra, wrap them up tight and freeze, but only for a few weeks. Pellets are usually stronger, but I just always used whole hops, just thought it was easier to strain after the boil. Mt. Hood and centennial are also a good bittering hops, but I like the spice aftertaste of cascade.

I also MUST use whole leaf hops or the consequences are devastating as I once found out. The pellet will clog the screen I use in the bottom of my boiler, really sucks to be forced to dump 10 gal of wort into buckets and pour it through a strainer. The leaf also creates a great filter bed at the bottom of the screen, leaving behind the hot & cold breaks and any suspended hop particles

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 24, 2009, 08:35:14 AM
Also a lot of protens cling to the hops when you filter through them.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 24, 2009, 07:37:32 PM
Boulder, CO - Monday, February 23, 2009 - The Brewers Association, which tabulates industry growth data for U.S. breweries, announced that today's small independent craft brewers are gaining alcohol market share due to a shift toward full flavor beer and increased support for local breweries. From 2007 to 2008, estimated sales by craft brewers were up 5.8 percent by volume and 10.5 percent in dollars¹. Overall share of the beer category from craft brewers was 4.0 percent of production and 6.3 percent of retail sales. More than 1 million new barrels of beer were sold in 2008, and close to half of those barrels were beer from craft brewers.

"2008 was a historic year for beer with the large brewers consolidating and imports losing share, while the top ten selling beer brands dropped in sales. At the same time, small independent craft brewers continued to gain share and attention," said Paul Gatza, Director of the Brewers Association.

With total U.S. beer being more than a $100 billion industry, the Brewers Association estimates the actual dollar sales from craft brewers in 2008 were $6.34 billion, up from $5.74 billion in 2007. Taxable barrels of the total beer category was 1,210,018 more in 2008 with craft brewers producing 473,364 of those barrels. Total craft brewer barrels for 2008 was 8,596,971, up from 8,123,607 barrels in 2007.

Beer's popularity as America's favorite fermented beverage continued in 2008 with Gallup stating "beer is back to a double-digit lead over wine." Taking into account the challenges in today's economy, BevincoNielsen released a survey showing beer was faring better than spirits, with wine lagging. The Brewers Association emphasized trading across from wine and spirits to beer continues, with some of today's wine drinkers discovering the affordable enjoyment and rewards of craft beer.

These increases in share and barrels for craft brewers come at a time when, according to the Brewers Association, the cost of operating a small brewery increased over 39 percent in the period of November 2007 to November 2008. The Brewers Association states that today's craft brewers face many challenges including:

Access to ingredients and raw materials
Increased pricing for materials and supplies
Access to market (competition for shelf space at the retail level)


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 25, 2009, 09:15:16 AM
 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Now all we need it the return of the corner pub!!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 25, 2009, 09:59:14 PM
:2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Now all we need it the return of the corner pub!!!!!

we have a corner pub called the Oasis, the place caters to the connoisseur , he has about 20 taps with only top shelf micro's, he works from the 100 Best of BeerAdvocate.  He rotates them around and always has a Two for one Beer of the night......how cool is that  :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 26, 2009, 01:11:50 PM
From the pics section Deschutes does brew a number of lines Talon:

Year Round Brews
 Black Butte Porter
Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Inversion IPA
Green Lakes Organic
Obsidian Stout
Bachelor ESB
Cascade Ale

Seasonal Ales
 Buzzsaw Brown
Cinder Cone Red
Twilight Ale
Jubelale

Bond Street Series
 Hop Trip
Hop Henge

Reserve Series
 The Dissident
Black Butte XX
The Abyss
Mirror Mirror

Check them out online:  http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/default.aspx



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 26, 2009, 01:25:34 PM
From the pics section Deschutes does brew a number of lines Talon:

Year Round Brews
 Black Butte Porter
Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Inversion IPA
Green Lakes Organic
Obsidian Stout
Bachelor ESBCascade Ale
Seasonal Ales
 Buzzsaw Brown
Cinder Cone Red
Twilight Ale
Jubelale

Bond Street Series
 Hop Trip
Hop Henge

Reserve Series
 The Dissident
Black Butte XX
The Abyss
Mirror Mirror

Check them out online:  http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/default.aspx





I have checked their site, not sure why. I'd like to try most, but the ones I really want to try are in bold above! The Abyss, is like the stout I brewed to taste like it was conditioned in a oak whiskey barrel.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 26, 2009, 02:04:07 PM
I also MUST use whole leaf hops or the consequences are devastating as I once found out. The pellet will clog the screen I use in the bottom of my boiler, really sucks to be forced to dump 10 gal of wort into buckets and pour it through a strainer. The leaf also creates a great filter bed at the bottom of the screen, leaving behind the hot & cold breaks and any suspended hop particles

(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im0000101.jpg)

I had one of those false bottoms in mine but removed it after my initial mash on my new system last brew. It let too much grain thru. I just have a copper pick up tube in my boiler set to the outside at the bottom. This leaves about one gallon at the bottom of the converted keg (BK) so my trub stays at the bottom and not in my carboy.

Mash tun - new "false bottom"
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Boil Kettle (BK) - cant really tell it in the picture but the end of the tube is right against the bottom.
(http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/42142/2457002050103702246S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2457002050103702246XLjwIT)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 26, 2009, 06:40:51 PM
Ha! found it! Went to the store I knew had the biggest selection of beers and the have several Deschutes brews, none of the specialty ones though. Those are usually only local. Really good, nice malt/coffee/chocolate taste, I like it. Now if I could only find the Abyss, maybe they'll order it for me?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on February 26, 2009, 08:02:44 PM
Ha! found it! Went to the store I knew had the biggest selection of beers and the have several Deschutes brews, none of the specialty ones though. Those are usually only local. Really good, nice malt/coffee/chocolate taste, I like it. Now if I could only find the Abyss, maybe they'll order it for me?

 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

I like that, a man of action!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 26, 2009, 10:31:12 PM
I had one of those false bottoms in mine but removed it after my initial mash on my new system last brew. It let too much grain thru. I just have a copper pick up tube in my boiler set to the outside at the bottom. This leaves about one gallon  at the bottom of the converted keg (BK) so my trub stays at the bottom and not in my carboy.

Mash tun - new "false bottom"
(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/2802/2965360680103702246S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2965360680103702246ZWySHI)

Boil Kettle (BK) - cant really tell it in the picture but the end of the tube is right against the bottom.
(http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/42142/2457002050103702246S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2457002050103702246XLjwIT)


you don't have any kind of screen at all out of your boiler, and are willing to leave behind a gallon of the swweet nectar  ???  sorry bro way too much work to leave anything behind, I cant agree with you on that technique. I prefer using leaf hop anyway, so I let it do all my filtering and nothing but a few ounces gets left behind.

I use the same screen in my mash tun as well, yea some grain get through while I'm mashing but when I'm done I pull out the mixer and recirculate very slowly until the grain bed sets and creates a natural filter as well. then the run to the boiler is crystal clear, I would not have it any other way.

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 27, 2009, 10:51:36 AM
I knew when I posted that you were gonna say that about leaving that gallon behind!! :P

I start with 13-14 gallons pre boil, boil down to 11, leave one behind which is mostly gunk anyway and come away with 10 gallons. If I didn't leave behind a gallon, I would start with 12-13 gallons at pre-boil, and come away with.....10 gallons. So I'm not sure I see anything wrong with that. Just less junk in my trunk!  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 27, 2009, 11:07:31 AM
If you were doing 5 gal that would be a lot, but for the amount your brewing agree, mostly trub, and if you get a lot of that in you fermenter it breaks down and can lead to bad taste and fusel alcohol which causes head aches! Same happens with dead yeast, that's why it's good to rerack after the vigorous fermintation has subsided for a day or two. Really like that system you build Rob.  :2vrolijk_21:

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 27, 2009, 07:28:34 PM
I knew when I posted that you were gonna say that about leaving that gallon behind!! :P

I start with 13-14 gallons pre boil, boil down to 11, leave one behind which is mostly gunk anyway and come away with 10 gallons. If I didn't leave behind a gallon, I would start with 12-13 gallons at pre-boil, and come away with.....10 gallons. So I'm not sure I see anything wrong with that. Just less junk in my trunk!  ;D

well now your calling it junk, which is better than calling it trub, because trub actually refers to the layer of sediment that appears at the bottom of the fermenter after yeast has completed the bulk of the fermentation, It is composed mainly of heavy fats, proteins and inactive yeast. what you are talking about is in the bottom of your boiler and I can assure you that what you have is mostly the pelletized hops you use, because I do not have this junk in the bottom of my boiler when I'm done, I just have a nice layer of leaf  hops and the coagulated proteins (hot & cold Break), which is usually less than a half inch or so above the hop layer. So your waste (junk) is due to the pellet hops you use which makes this green mush pie at the bottom of your boiler, which is one of the main reasons I hate them. Try a batch with strictly leaf hop and you will see a big difference in the amount of junk in your trunk  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 27, 2009, 09:16:36 PM
If you were doing 5 gal that would be a lot, but for the amount your brewing agree, mostly trub, and if you get a lot of that in you fermenter it breaks down and can lead to bad taste and fusel alcohol which causes head aches! Same happens with dead yeast, that's why it's good to rerack after the vigorous fermintation has subsided for a day or two. Really like that system you build Rob.  :2vrolijk_21:

Craig

Thanks Craig. You know I have never done a secondary fermentation but something has been gnawing at me to at least try it. I always leave mine alone on the primary for 2-3 weeks then rack. I have the ability tocold crash it for 48 hours before I rack it so that clears it real good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 27, 2009, 09:18:11 PM
Eagle,

True, true on all of that. I have never used whole hops before. Do you need to use more or does the weight work out the same like a ton of feathers vs a ton of steel? They both weigh the same just a bunch more feathers!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 27, 2009, 10:15:02 PM
Eagle,

True, true on all of that. I have never used whole hops before. Do you need to use more or does the weight work out the same like a ton of feathers vs a ton of steel? They both weigh the same just a bunch more feathers!

weights are the same but you will see a difference in amount of bittering utilization, especially in the longer boil additions, pellet will have a higher alpha utilization than the leaf but I feel that the leaf gives a better flavor and less bite. I usually use around 6 oz. of total hop additions per 10 ga. batch on an average.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 27, 2009, 10:19:42 PM
weights are the same but you will see a difference in amount of bittering utilization, especially in the longer the boil additions, pellet will have a higher alpha utilization than the leaf but I feel that the leaf gives a better flavor and less bite. I usually use around 6 oz. of total hop additions per 10 ga. batch on an average.

I agree, the flavor is better with the whole hops, if your making a hoppy beer just add a little more. 3-3.5 oz or maybe a little more if you like it really hoppy! Plus it depends when you add.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 27, 2009, 11:34:01 PM
I agree, the flavor is better with the whole hops, if your making a hoppy beer just add a little more. 3-3.5 oz or maybe a little more if you like it really hoppy! Plus it depends when you add.

I do think pellet hops have their use though, as they are great for dry hopping right in the keg, they expand quickly and infuse a fresh nose and flavor of the hops quickly into your beer without adding an astringent aftertaste as with boiling.  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 02:56:43 PM
If you were doing 5 gal that would be a lot, but for the amount your brewing agree, mostly trub, and if you get a lot of that in you fermenter it breaks down and can lead to bad taste and fusel alcohol which causes head aches! Same happens with dead yeast, that's why it's good to rerack after the vigorous fermintation has subsided for a day or two. Really like that system you build Rob.  :2vrolijk_21:

Craig


Rob,

way to go Bro  :2vrolijk_21:

looks like your bumpin up your production, building the three keg system is the easiest and cheapest way double your production and and have a lot of fun doing it, I had a friend build one a year before me, so I learned a lot of mistakes not to repeat. I also utilized state of the art 3D solid modeling software to guide me throught the design and build.

The heart of the system is my custom designed mash tun with motorized mixer, first I modeled up all the components of the system and made an assembly.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 02:58:47 PM
the keg was an inverted Guinness keg
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 02:59:57 PM
because the bung is threaded, it was easy to make a fitting to screw into it and create a free conical drain
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 03:01:36 PM
here is a close up of the inverted keg assembly
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 03:06:27 PM
the fitting was turned out of a solid 3" stainless rod in about 15 minuites after I downloaded the data on the cnc masack.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 03:08:29 PM
then I isolated the blade and the screen to get a better look at the contour I needed to follow,
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 03:13:13 PM
I used collision detection and tangency constraints on the parallell surfaces to follow the contour exactly and provide a specific clearance with the blade including a 20 lbs load of grain on top of them. the mixing blade was the key to the success of the system, since I recirculate the mash, it has a tendency to pack down on the screen and create a stuck flow during the sparge. the mixer keeps the grain bed suspended during the mash, throughly mixes the grain so you don't have any dough balls created in the mash, and helps stabilize the temperature of the grain bed from top to bottom,  I remove it at the end of the mash, so I can set the grain bed and get a clear flow before exiting to the boiler.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 03:15:33 PM
when it was all tweaked in, I created the line drawing from the model
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 03:17:37 PM
and even a flat pattern drawing, which was water jet cut out of 1/8" stainless sheet and then bent to the specific angles in a brake
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 03:27:59 PM
and the finished product has been working like a charm for 7 years now.  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:


(http://home.insightbb.com/~screamneagle1/im000026.jpg)



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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 01, 2009, 06:01:18 PM
So are you running a RIM heating setup? I would assume so with the inverted keg. Like you mentioned the Guinness keg is only one of a few that is threaded. So if anyone looking to follow your design you need to check out the keg you want to use.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on March 01, 2009, 10:41:00 PM
Eagle,

You sir, are a wild man.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2009, 10:56:16 PM
So are you running a RIM heating setup? I would assume so with the inverted keg. Like you mentioned the Guinness keg is only one of a few that is threaded. So if anyone looking to follow your design you need to check out the keg you want to use.

Craig

I was for a while, but grain was getting stuck in the chamber and getting burnt on the heating element, had to completely take it apart and spend an hour cleaning it, so I just started heating from below, it don't take much to maintain temp only if you want to raise it significantly. when I mix my the water and grain, I  calculate the strike temp of the water so when they are mixed I reach 152 deg. and then I just maintain with a small burner, and once you do it a few times repeating it is real easy. I am working on making the stainless chamber that housed the electric element into a flow through design by wrapping the outside with some High-Temperature Heat Tape, you need about 1200 watts to maintain temp, so I'm still looking for the right stuff, but until then this is working great.

The Guinness keg was a real find, the thread is some bastard European pitch that I could not get any of my American or metric pitch gages to fit, so we experimented until we matched it up.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 02, 2009, 01:02:22 AM
Eagle,

You sir, are a wild man.  :2vrolijk_21:

 :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

I do it all for the sake of "BEER"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 02, 2009, 08:30:13 AM
So do you recirculate when mashing to keep from scorching the wort between the screen and the bottom of the keg?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 02, 2009, 01:36:41 PM
So do you recirculate when mashing to keep from scorching the wort between the screen and the bottom of the keg?

The flame is so low to maintain temp I have never scorched the wort or the bottom of the mash tun. I recirculate for many reasons, but the number one reason is to equalize the temp of the wort, it helps accelerate the conversion time, and it allows me to set the grain bed to get a clear run during sparge.
and yes, moving the wort does keep it from sitting in one place and possibly scorching
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bellpepper on March 06, 2009, 11:59:05 AM
of all the places i have traveled the best beer i have tried has been from "great lakes brewery" out of cleveland ohio, "st. arnold's" in houston, tx is also quite tasty.

bellpepper of bartlett, tn
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 06, 2009, 01:40:43 PM
of all the places i have traveled the best beer i have tried has been from "great lakes brewery" out of cleveland ohio, "st. arnold's" in houston, tx is also quite tasty.

bellpepper of bartlett, tn


Great Lakes, Edmund Fitzgerald Porter is damn tasty  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 06, 2009, 01:41:48 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 06, 2009, 01:43:03 PM
I think he swallowed the whole keg   :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 06, 2009, 01:44:09 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 06, 2009, 01:44:58 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 06, 2009, 01:45:50 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 06, 2009, 01:51:12 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 06, 2009, 02:03:05 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 06, 2009, 08:57:42 PM
 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 07, 2009, 11:47:19 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on March 08, 2009, 12:42:26 PM
;D

Schlitz is advertising that they are number two and going back to their original formula from the 60's...any good ??  Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on March 08, 2009, 02:20:03 PM
The old formula, Hot Damn!
Used to bee my beer of choice. I might have to throw down a few.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Decano on March 08, 2009, 10:46:04 PM
Anyone tried Xinghu from Brazil?  It's as dark as the emoticon and a bit sweet. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on March 09, 2009, 10:09:04 AM
The old formula, Hot Damn!
Used to bee my beer of choice. I might have to throw down a few.
Mike
 :drink:

Mine too  :beerchug:  Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fxdsebeloved on March 12, 2009, 09:01:13 AM
I know there's no Beer in this but it's the next best thing No wonder that priest rides a Harley to Church :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 12, 2009, 08:02:49 PM
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=106149;image)

Not sure it was the beer that was making him smile...look to the right...

 :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 12, 2009, 08:06:00 PM
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=106149;image)

Not sure it was the beer that was making him smile...look to the right...

 :nixweiss:
Just shows that young man is matured way more then his time on earth.... I mean doesn't that combination excite older men?? :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 12, 2009, 08:21:40 PM
Just shows that young man is matured way more then his time on earth.... I mean doesn't that combination excite older men?? :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Excellent Point!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 12, 2009, 09:05:41 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlgUedPbYis

Always needing to do one better, American copter attacks at second location, whew that looks like a lot of work, I need a beer  :drink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69oNGrQEnxg

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on March 13, 2009, 08:54:58 AM
It's finally Friday.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on March 13, 2009, 08:56:00 AM
,
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on March 13, 2009, 09:16:10 AM
Getting serious in the motor city
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on March 13, 2009, 02:20:05 PM
i need some brews to wash the pollen down. :bigcry:

TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 13, 2009, 02:27:28 PM
Guiness the next 5 days at least...lots of it
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 32Lager on March 13, 2009, 02:37:09 PM
My grandson. He's learning all of his pap's good habits !

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on March 13, 2009, 02:38:50 PM
This should do
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 13, 2009, 06:16:03 PM
I know there's no Beer in this but it's the next best thing No wonder that priest rides a Harley to Church :2vrolijk_21:

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=106653;image)


CHEERS to titties & beer

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ylRplLnU84
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 14, 2009, 01:08:26 AM
The Wynkoop Brewery has unleash their Obamanator Maibock Lager.  at 12.9% abv. You wont even know what hit you after 2-3 of these babies  :drink: :drink: :drink:  :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 14, 2009, 01:29:35 AM
Free beer for life - Beerdrinker of the Year crowned


It didn’t hurt that this year’s Wynkoop’s Beerdrinker of the Year winner was an award winning homebrewer.  But from all indications it was a tough call by the esteemed and frocked panel of 7 judges as they deliberated for a record 45 minutes before choosing this year’s winner

Cody Christman, a Golden, Colorado electrical engineer by trade took top honors in a grueling process determining the winner of Beerdrinker of the Year.  Chistman's lofty knowledge of beer and its history, paired with his beer ambassadorship and sense of humor, helped him land a beer nut's dream: FREE BEER for the rest of his life at the brewpub of his choice.



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 14, 2009, 01:38:35 AM
Beer Wars, the Event, the Movie.  A very special one night beer event will be playing live at over 450 movie theatres; one near you.  On Thursday, April 16 Fathom and Ducks In A Row Entertainment present Beer Wars LIVE.

The one night event with Ben Stein, promises to take you inside the boardrooms and back rooms of the American beer industry. The event will feature the exclusive never-before-seen documentary Beer Wars , followed by a riveting live discussion led by Ben Stein with America’s leading independent brewers and experts.

Playing in movie theatres nationwide on Thursday, April 16th at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 6pm MT / 8pm PT (tape delay), beer industry insiders will take you behind-the-scenes of their quest for the American Dream.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY-Bg5Odi0M
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 16, 2009, 10:22:58 AM
Free beer for life - Beerdrinker of the Year crowned


It didn’t hurt that this year’s Wynkoop’s Beerdrinker of the Year winner was an award winning homebrewer.  But from all indications it was a tough call by the esteemed and frocked panel of 7 judges as they deliberated for a record 45 minutes before choosing this year’s winner

Cody Christman, a Golden, Colorado electrical engineer by trade took top honors in a grueling process determining the winner of Beerdrinker of the Year.  Chistman's lofty knowledge of beer and its history, paired with his beer ambassadorship and sense of humor, helped him land a beer nut's dream: FREE BEER for the rest of his life at the brewpub of his choice.





A man realizes his dream.   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  Brings a tear to the eye.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 16, 2009, 01:53:43 PM
Went to a 50th Birthday party, they had a couple of bottles of Laphroaig Scottish a peat smoked whiskey. Really a strange flavor, but it must have been good, we drank quite a bit of it! We didn't have the 30 year old, just the 10, but this was the best picture I found.

Laphroaig 10yo 'Cask Strength' (55.7%, OB, Red Stripe, Bottled +/- 2005)
Nose: Oooaah... Sweetness and peat. Lovely sweetness for a second, then an unpleasant whiff of glue.
The bouquet burns your nose if you inhale too deep. More peat again after a few seconds. Hint of mint?
Softens up and grows more complex with water. Meaty. Uncompromising.
Taste: Just a tad thin in the start. It's sweet and fruity for a second, followed by a flash of peat. Hot.
Solid centre. Whiff of smoke? Yeah, and more and more peat. Nice! Gasoline in the finish.
Stands water VERY well - in fact, it brought out a magnificent and endless peaty finish. Magnifico!
Only after almost a minute it grows smoky and dry. Bigger and better integrated during my 2nd try.
Score: 93 points - Quite a brutal monster at times, but it does have its sweeter moments as well.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 16, 2009, 02:19:58 PM
That uisce beatha  (ish ka ba ha), Irish for water of life stands well with the padron anny...calms the flavor
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on March 16, 2009, 02:51:15 PM
They have Pussers Nelsons Blood at the class 6 store - $49.00 a bottle...ever had it?  Not wanting to add to the collection with the move right around the corner, but I have never seen it before.  They have 5 bottles.

Wife scored me a Pussers Navy/Marine Corps collectible bottle for my selection, its the shizzle - but is regular old Pussers not the Nelsons Blood.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 16, 2009, 05:02:51 PM
Added to the list, to drink... :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on March 16, 2009, 05:25:41 PM
Added to the list, to drink... :2vrolijk_21:

yeah, I'll let you do the review...  Its never been in the "good" rum reviews, but there are always the sleepers.

I just like the Nelsons blood story, says a lot about sailors and the liquids they will think are consumable.

Sean
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 16, 2009, 05:30:18 PM
says a lot about sailors and the liquids they will think are consumable.



Sean are you just trying to bait me with typing smomething like that...yer fukkin killin me today.. :huepfenlol2: :D :D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on March 16, 2009, 05:47:59 PM
says a lot about sailors and the liquids they will think are consumable.



Sean are you just trying to bait me with typing smomething like that...yer fukkin killin me today.. :huepfenlol2: :D :D

I get this way after duty (had the OOD yesterday until this morning) - sleep deprivation or the like.  Brings out the devil in me.

Last time it got me booted for a week, guess I should log off before it happens again.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 18, 2009, 05:45:30 PM
Went to a 50th Birthday party, they had a couple of bottles of Laphroaig Scottish a peat smoked whiskey. Really a strange flavor, but it must have been good, we drank quite a bit of it! We didn't have the 30 year old, just the 10, but this was the best picture I found.

Laphroaig 10yo 'Cask Strength' (55.7%, OB, Red Stripe, Bottled +/- 2005)
Nose: Oooaah... Sweetness and peat. Lovely sweetness for a second, then an unpleasant whiff of glue.
The bouquet burns your nose if you inhale too deep. More peat again after a few seconds. Hint of mint?
Softens up and grows more complex with water. Meaty. Uncompromising.
Taste: Just a tad thin in the start. It's sweet and fruity for a second, followed by a flash of peat. Hot.
Solid centre. Whiff of smoke? Yeah, and more and more peat. Nice! Gasoline in the finish.
Stands water VERY well - in fact, it brought out a magnificent and endless peaty finish. Magnifico!
Only after almost a minute it grows smoky and dry. Bigger and better integrated during my 2nd try.
Score: 93 points - Quite a brutal monster at times, but it does have its sweeter moments as well.

Craig

Don't like this stuff too much Craig. Too much Peat, Smoke and Iodine for me. Drinking Jura Superstition at the moment - magic!

Nige

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o101/ahog88/Superstition.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 19, 2009, 08:06:24 AM
Yea, it was different, was going to ask you if you ever had it. There's a lot of distilleries on that island, I looked it up when looking for info on Laphroaig.

I'll have to see if I can find this one.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on March 19, 2009, 11:23:15 AM
Tried the Bud American Lager last night. Too "Sam Adams" (hoppy) for me. Not a coors lite, but, not an Amber Bock either. Nice try Busch.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 19, 2009, 11:30:53 AM
hmmmmm i couldnt find the hops in the one i tried
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 19, 2009, 11:45:21 AM
It was ok...just that.... :drink:

It is nice to find at the Dot mart where all you get is AB and Miller products, Malt liquors and such
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 19, 2009, 12:19:26 PM
Tried the Bud American Lager last night. Too "Sam Adams" (hoppy) for me. Not a coors lite, but, not an Amber Bock either. Nice try Busch.

Did not care for this one either.  Sierra Nevada does it much better - that Bud lacks something.

(http://www.norcalblogs.com/sustainable/sierra-nevada-pale-ale.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on March 19, 2009, 12:36:23 PM
http://www.budamericanale.com/pub/american-ale.aspx#home
I still think it is Hoppy. Just my taste.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 19, 2009, 01:06:23 PM
i'm a hop head so if we aint taking 65+ I.B.U.s it aint hoppy
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 19, 2009, 01:50:29 PM
hmmmmm i couldnt find the hops in the one i tried

I thought the same thing.  I was expecting a Pale Ale or IPA hopness that simply wasn't there.  I guess it's baby steps for them.  I was looking forward to a beer I like for less than $1/bottle but so far it simply is nonexistant unless I'm making it myself.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 19, 2009, 02:40:46 PM
I have been drinking Dogfishhead 60 & 90 minute IPAs lately. 

That Bud, for lack of a better description, tastes a little "flat".  Have tried them 3 times - 3 different locations.  Very consistent, though.  Not enough hops, but maybe they are looking to bring the Bud Light drinkers up the flavor ladder a little?

See more Stella Artois than ever now.  Buying Bud put InBev in a LOT of new markets with Stella.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 19, 2009, 03:27:22 PM
I thought the same thing.  I was expecting a Pale Ale or IPA hopness that simply wasn't there.  I guess it's baby steps for them.  I was looking forward to a beer I like for less than $1/bottle but so far it simply is nonexistant unless I'm making it myself.


I have been drinking Dogfishhead 60 & 90 minute IPAs lately. 

That Bud, for lack of a better description, tastes a little "flat".  Have tried them 3 times - 3 different locations.  Very consistent, though.  Not enough hops, but maybe they are looking to bring the Bud Light drinkers up the flavor ladder a little?

See more Stella Artois than ever now.  Buying Bud put InBev in a LOT of new markets with Stella.


They have to catering to the mass market that brought them and their name to where they are, remember most of their customers think Bud Light is the best thing since sliced bread, they have no idea they are just drinking colored rice water, they have been brainwashed by mass marketing for years, but the fact is the market is swinging towards the craft beers, and since their ultimate strategy is all about market share, if they don't try to change the mind set of the millions of Americans that drink that chit they may be left in the Ice Age (remember that bandwagon). Baby steps is spot on, first change the label and see how that goes, then add a little flavor at a time so you freak out your customer base and then convince bombard them through endless marketing that this is the light at the end of the tunnel and not an oncomin train.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 20, 2009, 09:41:27 AM


They have to catering to the mass market that brought them and their name to where they are, remember most of their customers think Bud Light is the best thing since sliced bread, they have no idea they are just drinking colored rice water, they have been brainwashed by mass marketing for years, but the fact is the market is swinging towards the craft beers, and since their ultimate strategy is all about market share, if they don't try to change the mind set of the millions of Americans that drink that chit they may be left in the Ice Age (remember that bandwagon). Baby steps is spot on, first change the label and see how that goes, then add a little flavor at a time so you freak out your customer base and then convince bombard them through endless marketing that this is the light at the end of the tunnel and not an oncomin train.



Am in the food biz - for many years.  Hershey changes their milk chocolate formula subtly from time to time to take the flavor profile up to a higher level.  Frito Lay makes highly flavored/colored salty snacks in comparison to their traditional ones.  Why?  Competition has done this already & they do not wish to lose that market segment.

Bud light is dreck.  Absolute dreck. My opinion.  Also gives me a headache - truthfully.  I know more people who drink Bud Light & Miller Lite than anything - they are the vast majority of beer drinkers. 

Mass marketing of lower cost products is a time honored tradition - and Bud as well as Miller pour mega millions into advertising their "light" beers.  Watery beers, although they disagree on that point.



Flavored & vitamin water biz is another area people are buying crap in a bottle for high prices yet think they are getting something "special."  They are getting fleeced, specially, I suppose.



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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 20, 2009, 10:03:32 AM
Ooooo...oooooo Marzen.... :-*
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 21, 2009, 04:18:35 PM
This year’s international celebration of homebrewed beer will be Saturday, May 2.  In the United States Big Brew coincides with National Homebrew Day. 

Last year more than 10,500 gallons were brewed at 242 sites by almost 4000 participants on six continents worldwide.  Sites were registered in 42 states in the US, as well as in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Israel, Kenya, The Netherlands, Russia, and Uruguay.

What is Big Brew?  Brewers and beer enthusiasts around the world will celebrate their hobby, great homebrewed beer and camaraderie by brewing one of two “Big Brew” award winning recipes that have been brewed by professional breweries.   Big Brew Headquarters is at the Boulder, Colorado based American Homebrewers Association.  At noon, Central Time participants cheer the day with simultaneous toast.

(http://home.comcast.net/~screamin_eagle1/photos/misc/20090321-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 23, 2009, 08:19:41 AM
Tried the Dogfish Head 90 IPA, pretty good, of course lots of hops, more of a sweet malty flavor than most IPA, 9% Alcohol. Not bad, but I've had other IPA's I like better.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 23, 2009, 04:49:22 PM
Yea, it was different, was going to ask you if you ever had it. There's a lot of distilleries on that island, I looked it up when looking for info on Laphroaig.

I'll have to see if I can find this one.

Craig

Jan just got me another bottle today. Can't stop drinking the stuff.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 23, 2009, 04:56:57 PM

Am in the food biz - for many years.  Hershey changes their milk chocolate formula subtly from time to time to take the flavor profile up to a higher level.  Frito Lay makes highly flavored/colored salty snacks in comparison to their traditional ones.  Why?  Competition has done this already & they do not wish to lose that market segment.

Bud light is dreck.  Absolute dreck. My opinion.  Also gives me a headache - truthfully.  I know more people who drink Bud Light & Miller Lite than anything - they are the vast majority of beer drinkers. 

Mass marketing of lower cost products is a time honored tradition - and Bud as well as Miller pour mega millions into advertising their "light" beers.  Watery beers, although they disagree on that point.



Flavored & vitamin water biz is another area people are buying crap in a bottle for high prices yet think they are getting something "special."  They are getting fleeced, specially, I suppose.



(http://www.manscript.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/beer.jpg)
Couldn't agree with you more there Mike. I drank Bud Light and Miller Lite when we were over last year and IMHO it was absolute pish. I don't know how anyone can drink the stuff ........it has a foul, harsh taste in your mouth on first tasting and finishes with a revolting backlash that threatens to turn your tonsils into sewerage scrubbers. Give me a good Belgian beer or a a micro brewery craft beer any day.

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 24, 2009, 11:22:24 AM
Couldn't agree with you more there Mike. I drank Bud Light and Miller Lite when we were over last year and IMHO it was absolute pish. I don't know how anyone can drink the stuff ........it has a foul, harsh taste in your mouth on first tasting and finishes with a revolting backlash that threatens to turn your tonsils into sewerage scrubbers. Give me a good Belgian beer or a a micro brewery craft beer any day.

Nige

Price point combined with adverting $$ Nige - in my opinion - is how they do it.  When I first started drinking beer - JAX from a bootlegger in town since no alcohol was legally sold there - it was pizz water. But that was my choice.  Occasionally they would have Falstaff or Schlitz.  $.75 a quart - only size they had. We offered them a buck a quart to for Bud - no way - they would not stock it.  Later on, in my travels, I tried lots of local offerings & found that beer is a many splendored thing. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 24, 2009, 01:02:05 PM
Being rasied on Guinness, the old bitter bottles, not the new ghlorious charger cans, I always found american lagers watery, still drank enough miller high life to float a boat in...Now with all the great craft brews to be had, there is no excuse to drink crummy beer...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on March 24, 2009, 02:49:02 PM
i need to get out more. :drink:

i ain't heard of half these beers, i think.
 

:drink: :drink:

TN


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on March 25, 2009, 09:36:35 PM
 we need to change this to wendsday tequila thread.



sissy's huh

 :vrolijk_4:


TN



edit:  i've had a few to say the least, and you wouldn't believe the rest. :-*

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 25, 2009, 09:52:03 PM
You could start a tequila thread.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on March 27, 2009, 12:27:10 PM
You could start a tequila thread.

i might start my own tequila forum.



 :D

TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 27, 2009, 12:41:53 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 27, 2009, 12:42:54 PM
I've been know to drink a few now and then..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: arcticdude on March 27, 2009, 12:44:48 PM
Inquiring minds want to know about "the rest" while we drink our tequila!   So come on, fess up!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 27, 2009, 12:45:01 PM
Ever try drinkin tequilla poppers til you fall down?  I cant recommend it but I did it..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on March 27, 2009, 04:47:34 PM
Inquiring minds want to know about "the rest" while we drink our tequila!   So come on, fess up!!

it involves two phillipine girls, and no they had most of there clothes on. 8)

makes me grin thinking bout it.

TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on March 27, 2009, 04:57:13 PM
it involves two phillipine girls, and no they had most of there clothes on. 8)

makes me grin thinking bout it.

TN
:worthless:          :soapbox:   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on March 27, 2009, 05:00:09 PM
Jack & Coke for me tonight, :drink: out of beer,and to lazy & cheap to go get any tonight.  :-\
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 27, 2009, 05:27:53 PM
Just had a spot of lunch in the little town of Roslyn, WA around the corner from our mountain house.

The Roslyn Cafe is where they shot some of Northern Exposure.

Caught a Roslyn Brewery local beer with some fish and chips. :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 27, 2009, 05:28:28 PM
The brewery is right across the street
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on March 27, 2009, 05:28:57 PM
Familiar?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: arcticdude on March 27, 2009, 06:58:50 PM
it involves two phillipine girls, and no they had most of there clothes on. 8)

makes me grin thinking bout it.

TN

Yeah, but having most of yours off can still make for a hell of a time!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 27, 2009, 06:59:43 PM
Yeah, but having most of yours off can still make for a hell of a time!!!
I think we've been to some of the same places. ;) :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RJ749 on April 02, 2009, 03:01:46 AM
Found my recent favorite "Brookside" on tap at the Brick Tavern in Roslyn the other day, looking forward to Friday :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 02, 2009, 12:17:24 PM
Slide down one, it looks like there's room for me.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 10:45:59 AM
This year’s international celebration of homebrewed beer will be Saturday, May 2.  In the United States Big Brew coincides with National Homebrew Day. 

Last year more than 10,500 gallons were brewed at 242 sites by almost 4000 participants on six continents worldwide.  Sites were registered in 42 states in the US, as well as in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Israel, Kenya, The Netherlands, Russia, and Uruguay.

What is Big Brew?  Brewers and beer enthusiasts around the world will celebrate their hobby, great homebrewed beer and camaraderie by brewing one of two “Big Brew” award winning recipes that have been brewed by professional breweries.   Big Brew Headquarters is at the Boulder, Colorado based American Homebrewers Association.  At noon, Central Time participants cheer the day with simultaneous toast.

(http://home.comcast.net/~screamin_eagle1/photos/misc/20090321-1.jpg)


I finally got the pics from the big brew day  :2vrolijk_21:

here is our brew crew who all came over to help celebrate national homebrew day, we brewed up a 10 gal batch of oatmeal stout for the event.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 10:47:07 AM
your brew master watchin over the brew pot
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 10:47:57 AM
getting some video of the liquid bread maker in action
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 10:48:56 AM
finished with the mash and getting ready for the sparge
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 10:50:21 AM
checking the flow rate from the mash tun to the boiler, the slower the sparge the better the extraction rate
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 10:51:16 AM
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!! collecting the sweet nectar
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 10:53:30 AM
watchin over the brew which is just comming up to boil, its tricky sometimes you can have a boil over happen in a matter of seconds if your not careful at this point
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 10:56:07 AM
skimming off some of the protein which foams up at the start of the boil helps reduce the chance of a boil over.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 10:58:14 AM
just standing around the boil pot with a beer in hand, it dont get much better that this  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 11:00:46 AM
looking good
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 11:02:20 AM
It was just a great day for the event and we had a great turn out
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 11:04:25 AM
its clean up time durring the 90 min boil, power blasting the outlet from the mash tun
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 11:07:08 AM
time to tear down the mash tun for a through cleaning, the arm gives me some great leverage to break loose the fitting
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 11:10:22 AM
once its broke free, I can spin her out by hand and then clean everthing real good
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 11:17:52 AM
I got some good leaf man, were going to add a whole "oz" now and another one in a half hour
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 11:20:13 AM
time to transfer the cooled wort to the carboys and finish this job
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 16, 2009, 11:21:58 AM
and there you have it folks, 10 gal of Oatmeal Stout......Breakfast of Champions   :2vrolijk_21:

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 16, 2009, 12:24:40 PM
Inspirational!  Make me want to go right out and.......


find a good brew pub...or ride upta FrobMays's.



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on May 16, 2009, 10:17:57 PM
Inspirational!  Make me want to go right out and.......


find a good brew pub...or ride upta FrobMays's.


Hahahaha! Come on up!

Nice pics Eagle!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Gettinold on May 17, 2009, 12:17:57 AM
Great brewmaster class.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 12, 2009, 06:42:31 PM
its not friday yet but i started picking hops tonight

picked about 180 cones tonight still plenty left on the vines

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/hops_2009/IMG_4203.sized.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 12, 2009, 06:43:41 PM
got some big cones this year, wife's thumb for comparison

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/hops_2009/IMG_4204.sized.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 12, 2009, 06:44:19 PM
spread out to dry

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/hops_2009/IMG_4205.sized.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 12, 2009, 06:45:35 PM
still lots on the vines, by comparisson i had less then 15 cones last year

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/hops_2009/IMG_4206.sized.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 12, 2009, 06:52:13 PM
spread out to dry

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/hops_2009/IMG_4205.sized.jpg)
Hmmm, that should make a lot of bottles of beer in the fridge.....:idea2: maybe an '10 NE trip in the making. :drink: ;D

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on August 12, 2009, 07:20:44 PM
Beer...proof that God loves us
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 12, 2009, 07:40:02 PM
its not friday yet but i started picking hops tonight

picked about 180 cones tonight still plenty left on the vines

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/hops_2009/IMG_4203.sized.jpg)

Lawdy Bro! What type are those?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 12, 2009, 07:41:47 PM
cascade
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 12, 2009, 08:21:54 PM
cascade

Mmmmmm, one of my favorites!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 14, 2009, 06:49:24 PM
Understand that, neither could I...

One ice cold (http://www.yuengling.com/images/beers_black_tan.jpg) with 1 shot of this (http://www.spirituosenworld.de/produkte/bourbon/details/gentleman_jack_gr.jpg) +  1 shot of this (http://www.novusvinum.com/images/spirits/other/american_honey.jpg) on the rocks = Yummy!!

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It is Friday.... Cheers!!!  :D

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hoist! on August 14, 2009, 06:52:39 PM
 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: ;)

Hoist! :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: djkak on August 14, 2009, 09:34:02 PM
This is your basic multi-tasking adult beverage. You can use it in your Ski-Doo chaincase, dump it in your fuel tank or wet your whistle with it.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MD-Dave on August 18, 2009, 01:32:17 PM
I just tried a Tripel Karmeliet for the first time.  Very tasty!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 18, 2009, 04:06:06 PM
still lots on the vines, by comparisson i had less then 15 cones last year

(http://drej.naitram.net/albums/hops_2009/IMG_4206.sized.jpg)

Looking good Neil! I knew you would get more this year, just takes some time. If you have a vacuum sealer you can save some before winter by sealing them up need to get the air out, then keep cool, some freeze them, but I don't like to do it.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 18, 2009, 04:31:10 PM
been vac-packed and froze to hot to brew right now
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on October 16, 2009, 02:03:57 PM
It's Friday! Anybody need a beer?  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on October 17, 2009, 08:45:56 AM
where is the whiskey, we have ice cubes falling out of the sky
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 10, 2009, 03:46:21 PM
A bacon mug for your beer, but I can tell you beer, bacon, and eggs make for some of the nastiest tasking burps I've ever had!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster on December 10, 2009, 10:10:25 PM
There's something wrong with that.  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: NVTHIS on December 11, 2009, 01:32:32 AM
This is my kids in the Keys this past summer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 11, 2009, 08:41:57 AM
Not been in for a while. Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Beer Friday and here's to a good weekend  :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on December 11, 2009, 08:52:55 AM
Thanks for the wishes Nige. Hope you and Jan are well. Happy beer Friday to you.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 11, 2009, 08:53:54 AM
Same to you Jim - hope you and Joan are both fit and well.

BD
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 11, 2009, 08:56:37 AM
Where the hell you been?

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 11, 2009, 08:57:18 AM
Not been in for a while. Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Beer Friday and here's to a good weekend  :drink:


Nige back at you. :beerchug:

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Screamin on December 11, 2009, 09:00:16 AM
This is my kids in the Keys this past summer.


It's 16* here. I  REALLY like that pic.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 11, 2009, 10:27:30 AM
Hey Nige good to see your back on site, say hi to Jan for Vicki and I. :2vrolijk_21:

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SixGun on December 11, 2009, 02:01:41 PM
Tried a Delirium Tremens beer last night. Different, will try it again tonight with a Partagas Sirie D Cuban and let you know. ANybody ever tasted it (Beer)?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 11, 2009, 02:06:35 PM
Yup, it good of you like the belgian ale types..pour easy into a goblet style glass or it'll act up.

I give it a  pretty high rating...

The partagas sounds good too., never smoked one
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Sean M Cary on December 11, 2009, 06:39:16 PM
Yup, it good of you like the belgian ale types..pour easy into a goblet style glass or it'll act up.

I give it a  pretty high rating...

The partagas sounds good too., never smoked one


I got a box of Series S...want one?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SixGun on December 13, 2009, 11:34:40 AM
Same here, if you PM me I'll send you one to try, just getting ready to order a new box myself (Cigars)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 13, 2009, 11:40:13 AM
I got a box of Series S...want one?

Sure, thanks
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CBW on December 13, 2009, 06:20:38 PM
been drinking the heck out of those BUD Selects lately.They seem to evaporate really fast
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 18, 2009, 12:19:38 PM
Not been in for a while. Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Beer Friday and here's to a good weekend  :drink:



That's finally becoming more available in my area.  I went to a pub monday night and they had it on tap.  I was very happy.  :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 18, 2009, 12:42:39 PM
 :D

ACME IPA is profoundly hoppy and finished with over a pound of fresh whole hops per barrel. The result of this generous hopping is a beer that is delicious dry and eminently drinkable in spite of its apparent strenth.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 18, 2009, 01:28:32 PM
:D

ACME IPA is profoundly hoppy and finished with over a pound of fresh whole hops per barrel. The result of this generous hopping is a beer that is delicious dry and eminently drinkable in spite of its apparent strenth.

Sounds good Mike, I'll have to look for it, I love IPA!

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 24, 2009, 05:17:18 AM
As tomorrow is Friday we can all celebrate with a few beers, but as tomorrow is Christmas Day, we can all celebrate with a few beers, some champagne, wine (Red & White) Port (for the cheese you know) and some good Malt Whisky to round off the evening!!!

Hope everyone has a great Christmas.

 :beerchug:  :drink: :balloon: :santa3: :smilie_koch1:

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ultra2010 on December 25, 2009, 11:16:05 PM
When in Washington or Oregon, the McMenamins (sp), family has a ton of bars/resorts etc....... brew all their own beers, FANTASTIC stuff.  Too many to list here but my usuals are Hammerhead and Terminator Stout.   For store bought I most often get Fat Tire and in the summer  Skinny Dip they are Fort Collins beers and a heck of a brewery/tour, (well worth the ride to).

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on February 28, 2010, 11:46:23 AM
Had one of the smaller bottles of this on Friday night...

(http://www.chimay.com/img_clipart/a2_a1_fbleue.jpg)

and it was so good I had to go and get me the bigger bottle to enjoy today. You can find out more about this beer here - Chimay Blue (http://www.chimay.com/en/chimay_blue_220.php).

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: scotr on February 28, 2010, 12:24:33 PM
BUDWEISER-----Because u deserve what every individual should enjoy regularly!

Scotr
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 01, 2010, 01:21:10 PM
What on earth happened to the Friday Beer Thread?

My post on the 24th December, then ultra2010 on the 26th December, then nuthin till yesterday by d00d.

By the way d00d, Chimay  :2vrolijk_21:

Belgium needs to be visited by all beer lovers, there is just no place like it.

BD
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on March 01, 2010, 02:01:46 PM
Now that sounds like a good road trip!!! :2vrolijk_21:

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 01, 2010, 02:05:51 PM
What on earth happened to the Friday Beer Thread?

My post on the 24th December, then ultra2010 on the 26th December, then nuthin till yesterday by d00d.

By the way d00d, Chimay  :2vrolijk_21:

Belgium needs to be visited by all beer lovers, there is just no place like it.

BD
Nige I definitely agree... if all the other Belgium beers were as good as that one I'd be in beer heaven there. :drink: :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :2vrolijk_21:

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ultra2010 on March 01, 2010, 03:31:15 PM
Nige I definitely agree... if all the other Belgium beers were as good as that one I'd be in beer heaven there. :drink: :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :2vrolijk_21:

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We have family that live there and they always bring me something special when they come.  Be here next month!!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on March 01, 2010, 04:33:08 PM
November - Dog's Bollocks
Tasting notes
Standing out from the crowd, an old favourite returns that always lives up to its name.
Pale golden, well rounded flavours warm the palate & come together with a hint of nuts, resulting in a robust fulsome aroma that hangs low 'til the last.

A great excuse to go & see a man about a dog.

ABV: 5.2%
Hops: 
Malt: 
Bottle: 
Cask: 
Style: Golden Ale
See: Straw yellow
Smell: Fragrant citrus
Taste: Well-balanced & fruity
Bitter: 3
Sweet: 3 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 01, 2010, 04:42:53 PM
We have family that live there and they always bring me something special when they come.  Be here next month!!!!!
Make sure you let us know what you get and what you think of them.

I found out Chimay is made by Monks and understand they drink this during their time of fasting..... I never knew fasting could be so good. ;D :D ;D :D

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread Chimay hope this helps
Post by: harleydave on March 01, 2010, 04:50:13 PM
In order to understand the reason that the monks brew beer, we invite you to consider an essential historic moment.

The monks of the Abbey of Scourmont at Chimay belong to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, known generally as Trappists.

These monks, who follow the Rule of Saint Benoit (going back to the 6th century) take the name of "Cistercians" from the monastery of Citeaux, founded in Burgundy in the 12th century.

The Cistercian monasteries are divided into two great Orders, of which one is historically attached to the Abbey of La Grande Trappe, in Normandy. From here originates the popular name of "Trappists".

The monks dedicate their life to the worship of God in prayer and meditation. Making a vow of celibacy, they live in a community, under the direction of an abbot and renounce all personal possessions.

The heart of their life is their work and they try hard by these means to secure aid for the poorest people.

The work of the monks has for a long time essentially been the cultivation of crops in the field, but recently this has extended to light industry, in particular food and agricultural activities. This is how, in the northern part of the country, they have brewed beer for many centuries.

Since the monks carry out their work with the same concern for perfection that they strive for in their life of prayer and study, brewing has become a true art over the course of time in the abbeys and has been perfected at the Abbey of Scourmont through the most modern scientific methods.

It was during the summer of 1850 that a small group of monks established themselves on the wild plateau of Scourmont close to Chimay.

They had to do a lot of work to transform the barren soil of this region into fertile farmland.

Around the monastery that they had built, which was of great beauty and simplicity, a farm was developed, followed by a cheese making plant and a brewery.

The Abbey of Scourmont gave birth to various industries which made it the principal provider of employment in the region and into which it injected a powerful dynamism.

Their role of initiators no longer being necessary, the monks gradually withdrew from the direct administration of all these companies in order to continue their life seeking God, shared between prayer, study and manual work.

The production and distribution of Chimay Trappist beers is performed by S.A. Bières de Chimay.

Chimay is always brewed on site at the abbey, which guarantees its authenticity and quality. It is bottled at Baileux, a few kilometres from the Abbey.


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 01, 2010, 05:44:17 PM
The Monks know their brew!!! :2vrolijk_21:

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 01, 2010, 06:17:24 PM
trappist: this type of ale is brewed by monks noted for their skill at trapping tourists in their monastery’s overpriced gift shops. They changed their name from trapper to trappist in 1816 when they realized they spoke French and thus needed a fancier title.  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 02, 2010, 04:17:59 AM
Great post Dave on the history of Trappist brewing. We have visited Belgium a few times, particularly Brugge (The Venice of Belgium) and the presentation of Beers is almost an art form for them. Their Beer Taverns have extensive Beer Menus detailing the range of beer they carry and the tasting notes for each beer. Once a Beer is selected it is brought to your table by a suitably attired Sommelier (not sure what you would call a Beer waiter - maybe a Hoppiere) and the Beer is carefully poured into it's Branded glass and presented to you, along with the bottle for your delectation and delight.  :2vrolijk_21:

Beer in Belgium varies from the popular pale lager to lambic beer and Flemish red. There are approximately 125 breweries in the country, ranging from international giants to microbreweries. In Europe, only Germany, France and the United Kingdom are home to more breweries. Belgian breweries produce about 800 standard beers. When special one-off beers are included, the total number of Belgian beers is approximately 8700. Belgians drink 93 litres of beer a year on average.

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o101/ahog88/LeffeBlonde.jpg)

BD

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on March 02, 2010, 04:38:09 AM
Yeah
the Leffe Bruin is particularily good along with Straffe Heindrick, visited the Straffe brewery in Brugge (remember going in ??).
Also try some Bush Noel 12.5%.
If you fancy a challenge try the Kwak, its such good fun.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 02, 2010, 07:01:14 AM
It's just Tuesday and you guys are making me awful thirsty. :drink: ;D ;D

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 02, 2010, 08:51:32 AM
:bigcry: and its an on-call week
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 02, 2010, 09:17:03 AM
:bigcry: and its an on-call week
Same here :( I guess it wouldn't be a good idea to sneak a 9% ABV beer in.  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on March 02, 2010, 12:11:58 PM
they even have a rally called "the Belgium Beer Rally"  how drinkable can it be????  i gotta go one year.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread Theakstons finest Yorkshire ale
Post by: harleydave on March 02, 2010, 02:23:26 PM
The Legend Continues
Did you find history boring at school?

Well, imagine you’re sitting in a friendly pub next to a roaring fire, with a pint of Theakston in your hand.

It tastes great, and your mind gets to wondering how such a beer could come about.

865AD
Guthrum divides the kingdom of Deira and forms the equivalent of North Yorkshire (North Thryding), in which the market town of Masham is found.

1066
Nigel de Albini bequeathed the 'realm' of Masham by William the Conqueror for helping defeat the English.

1086
The Domesday Book mentions the village of Theakston, the namesake for the family.

1138
Roger de Mowbray succeeds his father Nigel and becomes a knight.

12th Century
Roger de Mowbray decides to donate the living of the church at Masham to the church of St Peter in York. The journey from York to Masham is both arduous and dangerous, so the Bishop of York sets up the 'Peculier Court of Masham' to avoid having to make regular visits.

1587
Sir Richard Theakston is knighted and the Theakston coat of arms is created.

1741
Granting of current seal of the ‘Peculier Court of Masham’ by George III.

1827
Robert Theakston sets up brewery at the Black Bull pub.

1832
John Wood dies. Robert had married John Wood's sister, Elanor, a few years earlier.

1875
Robert’s son Thomas takes over and builds the new brewery, which is still in use today.

1905
T&R Theakston becomes a limited company.

1919
Lightfoot Brewery is acquired, it is rumoured this is because they
always beat us at cricket.

1941
Old White Bear Inn is destroyed by an enemy bomb and the old
brewery cottages are converted to the new White Bear Inn.

1968
Michael Theakston joins the Brewery.

1974
Acquire Carlisle State Management Brewery, the only state-owned brewery (nationalised by Lloyd George in 1914, to control the excessive drinking by the munitions workers of Carlisle).

1981
Simon Theakston joins brewery.

1984
Matthew Brown plc, a Blackburn based brewer, takes control of T&R Theakston.

1987
Scottish & Newcastle take over Matthew Brown, and T&R Theakston with it.

1995
Current brewery cooper, Jonathan Manby, starts work. Trained by Clive Hollis, master brewer and cooper, Jonathan is one of the few remaining coopers in the country.

2003
Theakston Brothers (Nick, Simon, Tim and Edward) regain control of the brewery – the fifth generation of Theakston brewers.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on March 02, 2010, 04:15:41 PM
Mmmmmmmm Theakstons "Old Peculier" now theres a winter warmer if ever there was one.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on March 03, 2010, 10:51:28 AM
Baldeagle
got a place in Masham if you fancy a weekend or longer ( sleeps up to 14 ) etc, its on the main street between Theakstons and Black Sheep breweries.
You aint too far away ??
email me on chapelposthouse@btinternet.com if you want the info
Dave
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Blazo on March 04, 2010, 12:40:30 AM
The Monks know their brew!!! :2vrolijk_21:

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Since it's all about t!tties and beer anyway and the monks are celibate, they don't have much choice do they?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on May 21, 2010, 01:47:43 PM
Three word story has a ways to go to get to the same number of posts as the beer thread   :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on May 21, 2010, 01:58:07 PM
to me......there are only 2 kinds of beer in the world....Bud and FREE!!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 21, 2010, 05:47:28 PM
(http://s2.thisnext.com/media/230x230/Dos-Equis-Xx-Amber-12-Oz_C0650537.jpg)
Tonight's libations.

(http://brightside.web-log.nl/photos/uncategorized/2008/09/08/dirndl.jpg)


Prosit!
:drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 21, 2010, 05:50:44 PM
(http://s2.thisnext.com/media/230x230/Dos-Equis-Xx-Amber-12-Oz_C0650537.jpg)
Tonight's libations.

(http://brightside.web-log.nl/photos/uncategorized/2008/09/08/dirndl.jpg)


Prosit!
:drink: :drink:
Always wondered what the two "X's" stood for... now I know (see). :D :D

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 21, 2010, 05:57:05 PM
Always wondered what the two "X's" stood for... now I know (see). :D :D

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LOL.   :huepfenjump3:  Were there not the rule of forum decorum, have a pic or 2 without the "X's" but will just leave that to the imagination.


I see stars...

(http://aslcdn.celebuzz.com/archive/2009/01/02/kate-bosworth-nipples-tank-small.jpg)

 :drink:




Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: pkl on May 21, 2010, 08:51:01 PM
OK with that but when I lived in El Paso many yeas ago there was a tres equis(3 X's). Where is the pic for it?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bobaroni on May 21, 2010, 10:36:14 PM
World Expo of Beer in Frankenmuth, Michigan this weekend. Chug-a-lug! 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 22, 2010, 11:52:01 AM
??

(http://www.beerstore.com.au/beerstore/uploads/beerImages/xxxx_gold_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 22, 2010, 11:52:29 AM
??

(http://www.frontiersaloon.com/BeerTakeOut/TakeOutImports/images/6pkbMolsonXXX.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 22, 2010, 11:53:01 AM
?

(http://www.beveragesdirect.com/images/productpix/large/1201208.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: trwtow on May 22, 2010, 03:22:06 PM
.boys are coming over tonite to watch nascar this should get things started
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on May 22, 2010, 04:27:23 PM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on May 22, 2010, 09:18:10 PM
.boys are coming over tonite to watch nascar this should get things started

Yep this IS A START!

 ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on May 22, 2010, 09:59:01 PM
Yup, we're drinking some lite beer too, more than half of them are single digit and one is less than 5%  :P

Bells, Java Stout 7.50%
Founders, Double Trouble 9.4%
Central Waters Brewing, Peruvian Morning 8.5%
Tyranena, Down Dirty Chocolate Oatmeal Stout 6.3%
New glarus, Unplugged 6.00%
Founders Breakfast Stout 8.30%
Surly, furious 6.20%
Bells, batch 9000 12.50%
Goose Island, bourbon county stout 13.00%
Southern Tier, Choklat 11.00%
Youngs, Double Chocolate Stout 5.20%
Goose Island, Bourbon County Stout 13.00%
Bell's, HopSlam 10.00%
Three Foyds, Gumballhead 4.80%
Lake Louie, Milk Stout 6.2%
Brooklyn Brewery, Black Chocolate Stout 10.10%
Bells, Kalamazoo Stout 6.00%
Founders, KSB Stout 11.20%
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on May 24, 2010, 06:32:25 AM
Baldeagle
got a place in Masham if you fancy a weekend or longer ( sleeps up to 14 ) etc, its on the main street between Theakstons and Black Sheep breweries.
You aint too far away ??
email me on chapelposthouse@btinternet.com if you want the info
Dave

Hi Dave - looks like a great place with a lot of character. I'll bear it in mind next time we are discussing a venue for a couple of nights away with the boys.

Cheers,

Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on May 24, 2010, 01:16:48 PM
Just let me know some dates Nige
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 24, 2010, 01:45:19 PM
Yup, we're drinking some lite beer too, more than half of them are single digit and one is less than 5%  :P

Bells, Java Stout 7.50%
Founders, Double Trouble 9.4%
Central Waters Brewing, Peruvian Morning 8.5%
Tyranena, Down Dirty Chocolate Oatmeal Stout 6.3%
New glarus, Unplugged 6.00%
Founders Breakfast Stout 8.30%
Surly, furious 6.20%
Bells, batch 9000 12.50%
Goose Island, bourbon county stout 13.00%
Southern Tier, Choklat 11.00%
Youngs, Double Chocolate Stout 5.20%
Goose Island, Bourbon County Stout 13.00%
Bell's, HopSlam 10.00%
Three Foyds, Gumballhead 4.80%
Lake Louie, Milk Stout 6.2%
Brooklyn Brewery, Black Chocolate Stout 10.10%
Bells, Kalamazoo Stout 6.00%
Founders, KSB Stout 11.20%


What a great line up!

Those 11%+ brews are head turning (and spinning and spinning...)

 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on May 24, 2010, 08:37:46 PM
Not a big fan of the Goose Island, bourbon county stout, to much bourbon taste, not a good balance. The origins of this type of Stout's was that they were aged in bourbon cask and took on a slight hint of oak and bourbon.  :drink:

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 09, 2011, 10:10:52 AM
Cool Aussie beer truck!!

http://yeahitsprettycool.com/videos/cool-custom-four-x-beer-truck.html (http://yeahitsprettycool.com/videos/cool-custom-four-x-beer-truck.html)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on February 09, 2011, 08:29:21 PM
Hey...it's NOT Friday...

 ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 09, 2011, 09:24:13 PM
Hey...it's NOT Friday...

 ;) ;) ;)

I can see Friday from here...
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/110611710_68178210ee.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 09, 2011, 10:12:35 PM
I can see Friday from here...
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/110611710_68178210ee.jpg)


Yea and it's almost a full moon!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DJ56 on February 09, 2011, 10:22:23 PM
I can see Friday from here...
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/110611710_68178210ee.jpg)

Never have heard it called Friday before.   :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 10, 2011, 07:34:51 AM
Did a search for "girl Friday" & found this.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uGOfnuaSGE4/TDbMM_I4L6I/AAAAAAAAAEs/nX6odug6-ZA/s1600/28210_121133701261959_100000959880923_105556_2231371_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: StrokedRider on February 10, 2011, 09:12:51 AM
This is my new favorite thread !  :jalapeno: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2k on February 10, 2011, 09:49:18 AM
Corona is my favorite, but toting limes is a pain........so lately its Yeungling for me.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster452 on February 10, 2011, 10:10:11 AM
A Hippy Chick, Corona, and a beach....... Friday dreamin.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: StrokedRider on February 10, 2011, 10:16:14 AM
Corona is my favorite, but toting limes is a pain........so lately its Yeungling for me.

A possible alternative.... http://www.packitgourmet.com/True-Lime-Natural-Crystallized-Lime-p69.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on February 10, 2011, 01:17:33 PM
Got to visit Octoberfest in Munich last fall. What an experience! I only had for or five beers though!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on February 10, 2011, 01:24:41 PM
This was after the four or five beers... That's the Lowenbrau Lion on my head!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on February 10, 2011, 01:32:47 PM
gotta luv those two pics side to side......the lion cap added and the beer-googles lost their tint.  :P har.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2011, 02:31:38 AM
Octoberfest Munich is on the bucket list.  Great pics!

All good things must come to an end...
(http://www.destination-munich.com/images/oktoberfest-boobs-aus-is.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2011, 10:17:46 AM
Happy Friday

(http://www.funkship.com/blogimages/beerSexy.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 11, 2011, 11:27:15 AM
Won't tell you what I searched to find this.....

(http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.funnybb.com/Pictures/hot-ass.jpg&sa=X&ei=NGNVTdL5DIPVgAf2qpyzDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNFJPO80iwHwf_ZhTCYJmL2fJPx2Qw)

Did a search for "girl Friday" & found this.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uGOfnuaSGE4/TDbMM_I4L6I/AAAAAAAAAEs/nX6odug6-ZA/s1600/28210_121133701261959_100000959880923_105556_2231371_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2011, 11:33:45 AM
Won't tell you what I searched to find this.....

(http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.funnybb.com/Pictures/hot-ass.jpg&sa=X&ei=NGNVTdL5DIPVgAf2qpyzDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNFJPO80iwHwf_ZhTCYJmL2fJPx2Qw)


Deal.

Won't tell you what I searched to find this.

(http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/10959/gagawhale3.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2011, 12:18:13 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjI4p8_NZVc

Oldie but goody.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 11, 2011, 01:19:43 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 11, 2011, 03:25:12 PM
  ;D :drink: :drink:

(http://thefullpint.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/wynkoop-tuts-royal-gold.jpg)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK3uf5V0pDA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 11, 2011, 06:20:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjI4p8_NZVc

Oldie but goody.

Had forgotten about that one, Mike...good one   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 11, 2011, 06:24:12 PM
<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dJNZNwxEzE4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: sadunbar on February 11, 2011, 06:31:03 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgTPH5y1-ZI&feature=player_detailpage
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on February 11, 2011, 07:00:13 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9OrgwFxgDs
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 12, 2011, 05:38:42 PM
Had forgotten about that one, Mike...good one   :drink:

Very glad to see you back amongst the Harley riders Terry!

If you & your BSR make it down this way be sure & let us know.  Will buy the first  :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on February 12, 2011, 08:07:33 PM
Just because it's Saturday Night...somebody tap that beer!...

(http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.funnybb.com/Pictures/hot-ass.jpg&sa=X&ei=NGNVTdL5DIPVgAf2qpyzDA&ved=0CAQQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNFJPO80iwHwf_ZhTCYJmL2fJPx2Qw)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Lever on February 12, 2011, 08:37:13 PM
in my neck of the woods  we call Friday's " chapter meeting's "  where we hang out relax unwind from the hectic week  and chill
our choice of Bev's to drink BLUE MOON and FAT TIRE
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on February 13, 2011, 02:19:07 PM
What is the best home brewing kit for a first timer? I don't want to just pour ingredients together, I want to really brew. I love IPA's...any help would be greatly appreciated!

Flyndyna
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 13, 2011, 02:59:27 PM
Give Wendy at www.letsdowine.com a call. Tell her that her neighbor Jim recommended it. She'll have 20-30 different kits on the shelf and let you know all of them. They have light styles. I brewed up a bourbon barrel imperial porter Friday. I'm looking forward to that. I have a glass of IPA made with only dark malt. Can't call it "pale" anymore, more like a dark india ale.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on February 14, 2011, 08:39:04 AM
Thanks Jim, I definitely will! I'll have to tap your knowledge to make a few batches...bourbon barrel porter sounds like a real winner!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 14, 2011, 09:43:41 AM
I made a Bourbon barrel stout about 7 years ago, added oak chips that I steamed to sanitize to the fermenter, then a cup of Bourbon to the bottling bucket for a 5 gal batch. Was really good when it was young. As it aged the oak diminished and the Bourbon became more pronounce. It was a free batch, our brew club received one free batch of ingredient a month from a local brew shop, so I thought I'd try it out. I don't like many of the now popular Bourbon barrel beers, many have an overpowering Bourbon taste, should just be a hint and not cover the beer taste, like it was aged in a Bourbon barrel.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 14, 2011, 11:58:22 AM
I made a Bourbon barrel stout about 7 years ago, added oak chips that I steamed to sanitize to the fermenter, then a cup of Bourbon to the bottling bucket for a 5 gal batch. Was really good when it was young. As it aged the oak diminished and the Bourbon became more pronounce. It was a free batch, our brew club received one free batch of ingredient a month from a local brew shop, so I thought I'd try it out. I don't like many of the now popular Bourbon barrel beers, many have an overpowering Bourbon taste, should just be a hint and not cover the beer taste, like it was aged in a Bourbon barrel.

Craig

This kit came with a 50cc bottle of bourbon concentrate.  I was thinking the same thing about the bourbon being too strong.  This is the concentrated flavor that moonshine makers use to make their distillates pallitable.  I'll still use it all.  I like bourbon enough to have it be a distinctive flavor within the final product.  It also has oak staves for aging in the secondary.  I'll let it go a few weeks there to maximize the steap.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 14, 2011, 12:06:33 PM
Very glad to see you back amongst the Harley riders Terry!

If you & your BSR make it down this way be sure & let us know.  Will buy the first  :drink: :drink:

Will do, Mike.   :2vrolijk_21:  Judi's brother lives down in Boca Raton, so we'll probably make a tour of FL at some point...perhaps head down to the Keys via the East Coast, then back up the West Coast.  Might be this Fall or next Spring.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 14, 2011, 12:07:09 PM
This kit came with a 50cc bottle of bourbon concentrate.  I was thinking the same thing about the bourbon being too strong.  This is the concentrated flavor that moonshine makers use to make their distillates pallitable.  I'll still use it all.  I like bourbon enough to have it be a distinctive flavor within the final product.  It also has oak staves for aging in the secondary.  I'll let it go a few weeks there to maximize the steap.

Well try it and if it's overpowering the brew, you can use less. I like the Bourbon , adds a little to the ABV%. I'd steam the wood for a while to get rid of any possible contamination on them. Let us know how it comes out. Do you know the name of the Bourbon extract? Sounds interesting.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: jaxx on February 14, 2011, 12:08:19 PM
l like yeungling and any free beer offered.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on February 14, 2011, 12:09:58 PM
Making my mouth water...here is a pic of a vat of 150 proof whiskey at Belmont Farms, Culpeper Va. we toured on a ride one Saturday.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 14, 2011, 12:13:05 PM
Craig, I think its from Brew Craft. I've had shine with it in and its surprisingly good. Check the link I posted above. I believe Wendy has the flavor concentrates listed there.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 14, 2011, 03:16:28 PM
Will do, Mike.   :2vrolijk_21:  Judi's brother lives down in Boca Raton, so we'll probably make a tour of FL at some point...perhaps head down to the Keys via the East Coast, then back up the West Coast.  Might be this Fall or next Spring.

Just give us a shout or a pm or a smoke signal & will look forward to it. :2vrolijk_21:

By then Miker will be up & running & he has been known to take a Keys trip or 3.  He took the BSR & me & some other CVOers to a Key West place a while back with chickens running around the yard that had the BEST lobstah eggs benedict I have ever had.  Not to mention the copious amounts of Bloody Marys...

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 14, 2011, 03:50:17 PM
Just give us a shout or a pm or a smoke signal & will look forward to it. :2vrolijk_21:

By then Miker will be up & running & he has been known to take a Keys trip or 3.  He took the BSR & me & some other CVOers to a Key West place a while back with chickens running around the yard that had the BEST lobstah eggs benedict I have ever had.  Not to mention the copious amounts of Bloody Marys...

 :drink:

That sounds awesome, though I've never had Lobstah eggs benedict...they sound delicious though, and the Bloody Marys are always something I can have one or five of.  That will be on our agenda, for sure.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 14, 2011, 03:55:33 PM
That sounds awesome, though I've never had Lobstah eggs benedict...they sound delicious though, and the Bloody Marys are always something I can have one or five of.  That will be on our agenda, for sure.

They are!  Place is called Blue Heaven & it is as Key West as it comes.  http://www.yelp.com/biz/blue-heaven-key-west (http://www.yelp.com/biz/blue-heaven-key-west)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on February 14, 2011, 04:28:21 PM
Just give us a shout or a pm or a smoke signal & will look forward to it. :2vrolijk_21:

BEST lobstah eggs benedict I have ever had.  Not to mention the copious amounts of Bloody Marys...

 :drink:
Just reading this made my Gout flare up.  :'( aaaarrgh. spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 14, 2011, 05:09:31 PM
Just reading this made my Gout flare up.  :'( aaaarrgh. spyder

Cheaper than a Glare flare up.   :confused5:


Ok, that was lame.   :huepfenlol2:


Even by my non existent standard of decorum - nonsense.   :pepper:


There is a new Atlas Shrugged movie coming out though.   :pepper:

Too obscure, nobody will probably get the reference.   :nixweiss:






 :nixweiss:
Who is John Gout?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLYNDYNA on February 14, 2011, 05:55:49 PM
Oh mah gawd...I think I feel a need to head to sunny Florida sometime soon! I'll be figuring something out for saddlebags here shortly so's I can do a few-day-ride-thingy. Also, anyone heading into Northern Virginia, keep me in mind. I have the bar at approx. 80% completion. I figure I'll be getting the home brew thing going in the next month or two...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2011, 02:45:01 AM
l like yeungling and any free beer offered.

Buncha drunks friends drank up all my Yuengling & for them it was free but I know where their refigerators are.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2011, 02:46:49 AM
Oh mah gawd...I think I feel a need to head to sunny Florida sometime soon! I'll be figuring something out for saddlebags here shortly so's I can do a few-day-ride-thingy. Also, anyone heading into Northern Virginia, keep me in mind. I have the bar at approx. 80% completion. I figure I'll be getting the home brew thing going in the next month or two...

Weather in the 70s this week in the NoFl hinterlands.  Daytona is just around the corner.


Post bar pics?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 15, 2011, 08:03:25 AM
45 this morning out in the swamp, should warm up nicely, noticed the grass is growing. Prolly gonna mis Eustis and dtona this year... >:(
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 15, 2011, 08:09:37 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2011, 09:16:13 AM
Great views!  (both of 'em).


memories...

(http://img.shoppingnexus.com/products/why-beer-belongs-on-the-bottom-shelf-poster.jpg)






(http://theoatmeal.com/img/comics/bacon_love/header.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 15, 2011, 09:37:37 AM
Hard to ignore this thread...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 15, 2011, 09:43:40 AM
(http://www.forkparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Aguila-Beer-Girl-1-Fork-Party.jpg)
(http://www.forkparty.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Aguila-Beer-Girl-2-Fork-Party.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 15, 2011, 10:00:29 AM
 :-* :-* :-* :-* ;D

You sure that's not paint?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 15, 2011, 10:30:23 AM
Amigo Jorges national suds...good stuff too...And I think that is a near to a 10 on the tush meter as there is...prolly crack walnuts..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 15, 2011, 10:38:53 AM
Who's sandy hand prints are those??? ::)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 15, 2011, 10:49:54 AM
Amigo Jorges national suds...good stuff too...And I think that is a near to a 10 on the tush meter as there is...prolly crack walnuts..

What kind was this one?  :nixweiss:

(http://www.quickclose.com.au/rich/gallery/people/LTzad22_drunk.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 15, 2011, 11:51:08 AM
(http://images.travelpod.com/users/dgeren/1.1235276400.some-colombian-beer.jpg)
Mmmmmmmmm!


No hand prints.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LIt_RIyua_c/THl0zmpcTqI/AAAAAAAADys/USZgUt0l4aQ/s1600/ass_beauty_girl_plays_beach_volleyball.jpg)
Can see the plus from here.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 15, 2011, 03:14:59 PM
(http://images.travelpod.com/users/dgeren/1.1235276400.some-colombian-beer.jpg)
Mmmmmmmmm!


No hand prints.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LIt_RIyua_c/THl0zmpcTqI/AAAAAAAADys/USZgUt0l4aQ/s1600/ass_beauty_girl_plays_beach_volleyball.jpg)
Can see the plus from here.

I love beach volleyball!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 15, 2011, 03:20:47 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 15, 2011, 03:25:20 PM
even the Dr Seuss version of that story

(http://cache4.asset-cache.net/xc/82252279.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF8789215ABF3343C02EA5483C77F84394C995D7B0A9AA8466D6FCDBB6E2FA982C4109D0E30A760B0D811297)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 15, 2011, 04:16:47 PM
45 this morning out in the swamp, should warm up nicely, noticed the grass is growing. Prolly gonna mis Eustis and dtona this year... >:(

You can drive the kah ya know?  :drink:  :beatnik:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 15, 2011, 04:42:49 PM
Ok, so after all that I need a beer! Any new spring beers out there?

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 16, 2011, 09:03:15 AM
You can drive the kah ya know?  :drink:  :beatnik:

Id hafta get some to drive me, no driving anything til May 5th...Now the neurologist says 2 years...I am afraid I am gonna have to fire him.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 16, 2011, 10:48:25 AM
Id hafta get some to drive me, no driving anything til May 5th...Now the neurologist says 2 years...I am afraid I am gonna have to fire him.

Maybe he's seen you drive!  ;)

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on February 16, 2011, 10:57:16 AM
 :drink:
(http://wickedstageact2.typepad.com/life_on_the_wicked_stage_/WindowsLiveWriter/MotorizedBeerCooler_FB85/cruizincoolerphoto%5B2%5D_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 16, 2011, 11:00:08 AM
I've got one of those........  I have a second cooler to pull behind it for more beer and a passenger.  :apple: :apple: :2vrolijk_21: :drink:

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/16241_227179948288_507608288_4272108_7202488_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 16, 2011, 11:02:15 AM
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/4784_133683943288_507608288_2986353_8287724_n.jpg)

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/25586_1358842976829_1404163307_31005495_8249631_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 16, 2011, 01:59:39 PM
Going to crack open my new bottle of Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey this afternoon, then maybe a beer or two!

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 16, 2011, 02:20:20 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on February 16, 2011, 03:24:00 PM
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/4784_133683943288_507608288_2986353_8287724_n.jpg)

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/25586_1358842976829_1404163307_31005495_8249631_n.jpg)

Hey is that Joey ?  (Matt LaBlanc)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 16, 2011, 05:28:15 PM
Craig, great way to celebrate a birthday!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 16, 2011, 06:58:52 PM
Craig, great way to celebrate a birthday!

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on March 03, 2011, 01:20:52 PM
Our lager,
Which art in barrels,
Hallowed be thy drink.
Thy will be drunk, (I will be drunk),
At home as it is in the pub.
Give us this day our foamy head,
And forgive us our spillage's,
As we forgive those who spill against us.
And lead us not to incarceration,
But deliver us from hangovers.
For thine is the beer, The bitter, The lager.
BARMEN.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on March 03, 2011, 01:30:13 PM
BARMEN to that
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 03, 2011, 01:37:14 PM
(http://images.travelpod.com/users/bilieva/1.1261234300.sunset-with-mt-everest-beer-in-chitwan.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 03, 2011, 01:39:54 PM
70 years of bikes, babes, & beer - so far.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBad1tTDkrQ/TS8GUVD8XGI/AAAAAAAABm8/Ci0EFAMk8H8/s1600/Daytona+70th.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: admccrea on March 03, 2011, 02:45:16 PM
stocked up for a few days on the boat.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: StrokedRider on March 04, 2011, 11:46:22 AM
Get her drinkin' beer!!!!!!!!!

http://www.spike.com/video-clips/p1x25r/manswers-how-can-beer-make-your-girlfriends-boobs-bigger
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on March 08, 2011, 04:33:30 PM
More from Octoberfest in Munich!  :drink:  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on March 08, 2011, 04:34:46 PM
What's a good German beer without a pretzel that's bigger than your head?  :drink:  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on March 08, 2011, 04:36:08 PM
 :drink: Every brewery has their own horse drawn wagon...   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on March 08, 2011, 04:37:41 PM
If you aren't spinning from all the beer, then you can drink while riding on a carousel!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on March 08, 2011, 04:39:29 PM
 :drink: Caption?  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on March 08, 2011, 08:02:49 PM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on March 08, 2011, 09:57:50 PM
is that the view from your dock Lou  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 09, 2011, 09:40:42 AM
Great Oktoberfest pics & great sunset also!
(http://www.scenicreflections.com/ithumbs/SUNSET_BABE_Wallpaper_h9nv6.jpg)



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 09, 2011, 10:17:58 AM
Thanks guys, now I REALLY need a vacation.......

I can't remember the last I had a beer outside (other than grilling under my patio heater in the garage)

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/121/l_4a9b91f37fd85a802e3d0c7903836222.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on March 17, 2011, 01:44:39 PM

 Happy Saint Patrick's day


 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on March 17, 2011, 02:16:55 PM
Ahhhh yeah man....we are tooled up for carbombs... :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on March 17, 2011, 02:56:22 PM
is that the view from your dock Lou  :2vrolijk_21:

That pic was from our patio in Moorea. We had to go there for inspiration while planning the Pala GTG last year.  :P   Lou
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 17, 2011, 10:41:04 PM
(http://www.sexycomments.co.uk/comments/St-Patricks-Day/blessings4.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 18, 2011, 05:36:05 PM
Plenty of adult beverages being consumed at St Patrick's WEEKEND in Savannah!

Weeeeeeee!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on March 18, 2011, 09:30:27 PM
Plenty of adult beverages being consumed at St Patrick's WEEKEND in Savannah!

Weeeeeeee!
Yeah, was just thru there on the way back from Daytona and they were getting ready for sure.....even saw the bike club Shamrocks in Hooters by the HD shop.  :vrolijk_10: :vrolijk_6: :beerchug: har.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on March 18, 2011, 10:12:32 PM
Yep...It's hapenin'

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5538779708_ccd9fa8469_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 03, 2011, 11:57:21 AM
(http://unitedpackageliquors.com/catalog/images/Shiner%20Bock%206pk%20Btls%20WEB.jpg)

Lately have been drinking more Shiner Bock.  

The Summerfest Sierra Nevada was not a favorite at first.   Was hot on a hot day & that changed my mind.

Happy Friday!

 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: StrokedRider on June 03, 2011, 12:07:44 PM
.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i5k4I1AOEI
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 03, 2011, 01:15:58 PM
Man, haven't seen this thread for a long time, I thought everyone gave up drinking beer!!! :'( :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SBB on June 03, 2011, 01:22:38 PM



This one is for Jim! (aka Diesel Whisperer)
Save this and you will never be without.

 ;)

http://www.pabstblueribbon.com/Locator.aspx

SBB
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Wild Card on June 03, 2011, 01:35:00 PM
Just booked a long weekend to Belgium (next week) to do, you guessed it, drink beer all weekend long.   :drink:
Title: Caution. May need beer after viewing this!
Post by: StrokedRider on June 03, 2011, 04:43:58 PM
.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bN2r3PzuGg
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 03, 2011, 04:50:37 PM
(http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/2010_Beer_Summerfest.jpg)

Mmmmmmmm..... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: StrokedRider on August 05, 2011, 10:39:55 AM
 .
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on August 05, 2011, 04:04:51 PM
Beer Advice Friday
(http://www.demotivationalposters.org/image/demotivational-poster/0911/beer-placement-sexy-bent-over-demotivational-poster-1258919489.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on September 15, 2011, 02:04:34 PM
 :drink: I was thirsty last night
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on September 15, 2011, 04:30:56 PM
:drink: I was thirsty last night
Yea, I noticed that 8).... what is Ziggy watching on TV? :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on September 16, 2011, 02:15:09 PM
Yea, I noticed that 8).... what is Ziggy watching on TV? :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

 Man stuff

 Ziggy don't watch Lifetime  :zroflmao:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on September 16, 2011, 03:17:11 PM
Man stuff

 Ziggy don't watch Lifetime  :zroflmao:
:2vrolijk_21: :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 16, 2011, 07:48:53 PM
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312655_1951483234171_1455340488_31589339_1168727325_n.jpg)

double IPA aged on oak chips
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DaBigNuttedMan on September 16, 2011, 08:39:05 PM
Budweiser it stands for because u deserve what every individual should enjoy regularly  :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on October 05, 2011, 04:38:54 PM
Hey, its Oktoberfest.  So grab your favorite beer wench...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on October 05, 2011, 04:39:38 PM
...gather round your friends...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on October 05, 2011, 04:40:21 PM
...enjoy a few pints...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on October 05, 2011, 04:41:18 PM
..but don't forget the beer goggles.   :cucumber:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on October 06, 2011, 09:07:46 AM
Happy Octoberfest  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: PASN YU on October 06, 2011, 09:10:37 AM
Mmmmmmmmm... Beeeeer...  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on October 07, 2011, 04:56:11 PM
Mmmmmmmmm... Beeeeer...  :drink:

OH YA MON! I had a friend a long time ago who LOVED Red Stripe from Jamaica.  :2vrolijk_09:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_S2NbJIwrsZc/TNFlfKZWbTI/AAAAAAAAJQM/kyLihRK7QfE/s640/Logo-RedStripeBeer-jamaica-Label01.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on October 07, 2011, 05:11:01 PM
Beer night....Blue Moon here I come!!

This will do as well...great commercial...catchy tune, and the blonde is pretty easy on the eyes as too... :pepper:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzoeh6Q6Kig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on October 07, 2011, 07:45:10 PM
Visited Blue Moon at a local place called "Ragtime"...great food, my beautiful wife next to me, and back home safely (only 3 miles...I could do it blindfolded).  Made me think of this song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BmEGm-mraE
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grayghost731 on October 07, 2011, 08:08:28 PM
Beer night....Blue Moon here I come!!

This will do as well...great commercial...catchy tune, and the blonde is pretty easy on the eyes as too... :pepper:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzoeh6Q6Kig




BEERS AND BLONDES   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TinSpinner on October 07, 2011, 09:47:34 PM
Glückliches Oktoberfest meine Freunde! Getränk!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on October 08, 2011, 01:37:17 PM
AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on October 21, 2011, 03:11:23 PM
Thirsty Friday
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on October 22, 2011, 08:01:47 PM
Ahhhh, October. One of my most recent Blonde Ale's...... Brewed at the Casa De BMW May's........... :drink:

(http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/48689/2817807120103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2817807120103702246uRKhKJ)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: pvtryno on December 13, 2011, 11:34:01 AM
I am still here in Afghanistan and dreaming of being able to drink beer and ride my bike (obviously, not at the same time). I am a huge fan of NewCastle - as their label states "The One and Only." Of course, I also brew my own beer and all of those are good.
Have a drink for those of us who cant.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CVOGINNER on December 13, 2011, 04:53:16 PM
Thank You for your service to our country.Hope you get back to the states safe and soon!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 16, 2011, 06:55:42 PM
tonights selection
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393712_2277132735205_1455340488_31765455_743174940_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 16, 2011, 08:27:09 PM
tonights selection
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393712_2277132735205_1455340488_31765455_743174940_n.jpg)

Not familiar with this one.

Similar to anything else out there?

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Lever on December 16, 2011, 08:41:09 PM
as my bike is torn down for some killer upgrades this winter,  I'm  drinking blue moon and fat tire  while surfing the forums
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 16, 2011, 08:48:00 PM
Not familiar with this one.

Similar to anything else out there?



typical double IPA with north american hops. brewed in PA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 17, 2011, 04:15:05 AM
Thanks.  Safe bet I would enjoy that one.  Will look for it at Ye Olde Beer Emporium.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on December 17, 2011, 09:58:16 AM
Stopped in Germany on my way to Africa...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/61532cb4-adda-93f6.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on December 17, 2011, 09:59:22 AM
Kenya's finest... Not bad!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/61532cb4-ae47-2056.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HDSLK on December 17, 2011, 10:00:21 AM
The best of Namibia!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/61532cb4-ae82-63a2.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 23, 2011, 08:00:52 PM
tonights

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390462_2308219432353_1455340488_31780289_1162324006_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grayghost731 on December 23, 2011, 10:11:01 PM
Those are all RUB beers   :huepfenlol2:  :huepfenlol2: LOL  whats wrong with budweiser?  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 24, 2011, 09:21:55 AM
Well for me there is a Lot Wrong with Budweiser and that especially weak pizz water called Budlight.  That others enjoy Bud & Budlight is ok by me, since it allows me to enjoy other brews in greater numbers offered.

Bud products, for the most part with a few exceptions, give me a headache.  1-2 Buds will do it.  Other brews do not & as to why to me it does not matter since to me the taste of Bud is not enjoyable.  To each their own when it comes to beers they enjoy is my attitude.

This weekend will be Shiner plus Sierra Nevada.   Mmmmmmmmmm....beer. :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on December 24, 2011, 10:47:27 AM
The only Bud product I find decent is the regular Bud Select (NOT that 55 chit).  That's what is in the fridge when I just want a cheap beer.  Lately, I have become addicted to Blue Moon (on tap) at the local Pub/Eatery we frequent at least once a week and when I shoot APA League Pool at Fox and Hound on Wednesday nights.

I have the same headache issue with Yuengling out of a bottle, but not on tap.   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 24, 2011, 11:32:00 AM
Those are all RUB beers   :huepfenlol2:  :huepfenlol2: LOL  whats wrong with budweiser?  :nixweiss:

you got it all wrong, these are high output Screamin Eagle beers with SERTs and dyno tested
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on December 24, 2011, 12:08:43 PM
I prefer any beer without rice or corn. I always get a kick out of people who say things like, "i like Bud, but hate Miller. Pabst is OK in a pinch". No kidding, i can't tell the difference between any american lagers. I prefer beer with enough hops to balance any malty sweetness. Most beers I like are in the $1.50 per bottle range so I only drink beer that I make at home and keg. Its a great hobby and keeps my costs down.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: red ben59 on December 24, 2011, 12:35:28 PM
My favorate beer is any beer I can share with a brother, second favorate is FREE. :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grayghost731 on December 24, 2011, 01:03:23 PM
you got it all wrong, these are high output Screamin Eagle beers with SERTs and dyno tested









since you put it that way  :coolblue: I am willing to expand my taste buds  with some fancy BEER  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: arcticdude on December 24, 2011, 04:16:09 PM
The higher the preservative levels the greater the chance for a headache. All preservatives cause issues in our bodies. A necessary evil, but looking for lower levels will make you feel better.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 24, 2011, 05:19:28 PM
A Screamin' Eagle CVO Double IPA would be just the thing for the holiday season.

 :drink: :drink:

Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus, and a Beery New Year to all!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Para Bellum on December 24, 2011, 09:46:37 PM
...gather round your friends...
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=202122)

With babes like these, beer goggles aren't required.   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on December 30, 2011, 07:25:02 PM
What a great way to start the weekend  :2vrolijk_21: "Molsons Canadian"  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 30, 2011, 08:15:55 PM
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396587_2341553585686_1455340488_31797538_1163180199_n.jpg)

aged in a barrel that held whiskey for 30yrs
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: kravnut on January 01, 2012, 01:50:59 PM
Last nights choice was Rivertown Hop Bomber Pale Ale.   Decent beer if you like the hoppy types.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 03, 2012, 10:38:06 AM
Recently open, offically christened by my swilling... :drink:



http://wellington.wobusa.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 03, 2012, 11:56:12 AM
There's a place in Fort Collins, just up the road, The Mayor of Oldtown, they have 100 taps. If you can't find a beer you like there, then you don't like beer.

http://www.themayorofoldtown.com/

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 03, 2012, 12:43:37 PM
Recently open, offically christened by my swilling... :drink:



http://wellington.wobusa.com/

Lucky you. :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Maybe they will franchise here. 

Yeah, right.

Not a chance.

I crack myself up.

 :drink: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: kiwihog on January 07, 2012, 02:52:04 AM
This was the view from my Friday bar stool at the pier @Santa Cruz CA 75 degrees niiice
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Skillet on January 07, 2012, 09:40:39 PM
Drank a bunch of OB ( Oriental Brewing ) beer last night and knocked down two bottles of Soju and finished the evening with a Miss Lee's hamburger.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on January 08, 2012, 01:19:08 PM
Drank a bunch of OB ( Oriental Brewing ) beer last night and knocked down two bottles of Soju and finished the evening with a Miss Lee's hamburger.

Well, after we got back from a windy chity ride, i had two shots of Red Label,  three Pacificas with a wedge of lime with two microwaved frozen Minh Shrimp Egg Rolls.      :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on January 23, 2012, 12:23:53 PM
Sundays view
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on January 23, 2012, 12:25:49 PM
AAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on January 23, 2012, 09:11:08 PM
Just found the "Friday Beer Thread"...where have I been!  I'm partial to hoppy ales.  Favorite is Dale's Pale Ale.  Brewed by Oskar Blues Brewery in Longmont, CO, and only come in a can.  All of the Oskar Blues beers are great.

In the beer fridge now:
Dale's Pale Ale
Santo Dark Lager (St. Arnold's Brewing, Houston)
NOLA Blonde Ale (NOLA Brewing Co., New Orleans)
Gubna IPA (Oskar Blues)
G'Knight Imperial Red Ale (Oskar Blues)
Perfect Tin Amber Ale (Tin Roof Brewing, Baton Rouge)
Red Brick Brown Ale (Atlanta Brewing)
Yeti Imperial Stout (Great Divide Brewing, Denver)
 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Shovelhead on January 23, 2012, 11:18:59 PM
How did I miss this thread ?  :nixweiss:

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 24, 2012, 09:11:53 AM
Dunno.  The author of this thread may be a creative inspired genius, or more likely has been drunk enough to consider himself one.  In it's own humble, unassuming way, with the most generous measure of humility possible, this may well be the Greatest Thread Ever Posted, anywhere, anytime, anyplace, ever.  Plus most all the posters here are all way above average, and much smarter than the average posters, obviously.






Or it's just another place to post about beer, boobs, and bikes, but do not have the t shirt to prove it.

(http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/images/MG-19942.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: kravnut on January 24, 2012, 07:45:47 PM
How did I miss this thread ?  :nixweiss:

 :2vrolijk_21:

too busy partaking of your of frosty, hoppy  beverages??????????    :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

 :lolk:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 26, 2012, 10:50:42 AM
Dunno.  The author of this thread may be a creative inspired genius, or more likely has been drunk enough to consider himself one.  In it's own humble, unassuming way, with the most generous measure of humility possible, this may well be the Greatest Thread Ever Posted, anywhere, anytime, anyplace, ever.  Plus most all the posters here are all way above average, and much smarter than the average posters, obviously.






Or it's just another place to post about beer, boobs, and bikes, but do not have the t shirt to prove it.


Checkmate  (http://cvogarage.com/Smileys/classic/hysterical.gif) (http://cvogarage.com/Smileys/classic/hysterical.gif) (http://cvogarage.com/Smileys/classic/hysterical.gif)

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=20728.0
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on January 27, 2012, 01:12:40 PM
OK, it's 1pm Friday, EST...I'll start this Friday off - what are you cracking open after work? 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: T-Hawk on January 27, 2012, 01:29:00 PM
OK, it's 1pm Friday, EST...I'll start this Friday off - what are you cracking open after work? 

I'm not the most experienced with 'fine' beers... but I do know that after work tonight it's going to be a Vodka Bloody Mary with a Blue Moon or two  8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 27, 2012, 02:30:10 PM
Blue Moon on Tap at a local Pub/Restaurant, and a couple of Cosmos for the wife.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on January 27, 2012, 03:00:11 PM
Starts 9pm GMT.
Theakstons best bitter
Liberty ale
IPA  India pale Ale
Deuchars
Draught Guinness

Taxi !!!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 1sharprdkg on January 27, 2012, 06:50:20 PM
Mick. Ultra. I've got to try some of these other, fancy named beers...note to self "need to get out of the house more often".
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 28, 2012, 12:18:02 AM
Checkmate  (http://cvogarage.com/Smileys/classic/hysterical.gif) (http://cvogarage.com/Smileys/classic/hysterical.gif) (http://cvogarage.com/Smileys/classic/hysterical.gif)

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=20728.0

 ;D   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on January 28, 2012, 10:35:35 AM
Starts 9pm GMT.
Theakstons best bitter
Liberty ale
IPA  India pale Ale
Deuchars
Draught Guinness

Taxi !!!


harleydave, I envy you...is Theakstons a local brewery?  I started the weekend off with a Fat Tire Ale (New Belgium Brewing, Ft. Collins, Colorado) and a Sweetwater 420 Ale (Atlanta, GA). 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: panhead on January 28, 2012, 04:34:03 PM
No fancy beers for me just good american made Pabst Blue Ribbon. Been drinking the same beer for 35 years and noone will drink all of your beer out of the cooler.

                                                                                                                                                                                    PANHEAD
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on January 28, 2012, 05:31:16 PM
Homebrewed IPA....

(http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/48284/2197093990103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2197093990103702246JVLnwL)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on January 28, 2012, 07:17:33 PM
No fancy beers for me just good american made Pabst Blue Ribbon. Been drinking the same beer for 35 years and noone will drink all of your beer out of the cooler.

                                                                                                                                                                                    PANHEAD
I bet not.  :) har.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on January 29, 2012, 07:59:10 AM
Mark
check em out

http://www.theakstons.co.uk

http://www.blacksheepbrewery.com

Both 5 mins walk from my place.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on January 29, 2012, 09:26:51 AM
Homebrewed IPA....

(http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/48284/2197093990103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2197093990103702246JVLnwL)

Nice. Always wanted to try home brewing.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on January 29, 2012, 09:30:29 AM
Mark
check em out

http://www.theakstons.co.uk

http://www.blacksheepbrewery.com

Both 5 mins walk from my place.

I looked at their websites...very cool places.  If these breweries are 5 min. away, you've got prime real estate.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: kravnut on January 29, 2012, 10:50:25 AM
Tried the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale last night.  Pretty interesting flavor, first sip was a little shocking to the system, especially not knowing what to really expect.  In my opinion this would not be a beer for the person that does not like a strong flavored beer.   All-in-all this is a pretty decent beer that I would buy again.  Has anyone else tried this beer yet.   :drink:   
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 30, 2012, 08:05:09 AM
Tried the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale last night.  Pretty interesting flavor, first sip was a little shocking to the system, especially not knowing what to really expect.  In my opinion this would not be a beer for the person that does not like a strong flavored beer.   All-in-all this is a pretty decent beer that I would buy again.  Has anyone else tried this beer yet.   :drink:   
IMO, most whiskey barrel bears are made with to much whiskey taste, I like whiskey, but it just overpowers the beers. Way back when these beers were made they only picked up a hint of whiskey and oak from the barrels they were stored in. Many years ago I made a whiskey barrel stout, I added 1 cup of whiskey and a small amount of oak chips to a 5 gal batch. It gave a nice hint of whiskey and oak, not the first thing you tasted when drinking it.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on January 30, 2012, 05:49:51 PM
Nice. Always wanted to try home brewing.

You may hate me for this....

www.homebrewtalk.com

www.morebeer.com

www.northernbrewer.com

www.midwestsupplies.com

If you have any questions just shoot me, or Talon, or Eagle1, or Jester Whisperer or evn our founding father Neil a Pm.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 30, 2012, 06:56:28 PM
IMO, most whiskey barrel bears are made with to much whiskey taste, I like whiskey, but it just overpowers the beers. Way back when these beers were made they only picked up a hint of whiskey and oak from the barrels they were stored in. Many years ago I made a whiskey barrel stout, I added 1 cup of whiskey and a small amount of oak chips to a 5 gal batch. It gave a nice hint of whiskey and oak, not the first thing you tasted when drinking it.

Craig

Goose island was selling used bourbon barrels a few weeks back so our Brew Club purchased one to do a bourbon barrel stout, we have 50 gallons brewed and ready to go in between myself and 5 other brewers. We will age it in the barrel for 6 months before kegging, should be ready this fall.

 :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 31, 2012, 08:34:53 AM
Nice, never tried a real barrel, not enough people were interested to fill a 50 gal barrel so I used wood chips and whiskey. Let us know how it comes out.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 31, 2012, 04:45:21 PM
Same here Craig. I used bourbon concentrate and french oak in a porter.

George, let us know how it turns out. I think it'd be fun to make the whiskey 1st, then reuse the barrel for aging beer. Jussayin....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on January 31, 2012, 05:09:05 PM
my last batch was an oak experiment, and i had contamination  :bigcry: other then some samples that were quite good while aging, i dumped the entire 5 gallon batch
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on January 31, 2012, 06:22:15 PM
My first Bourbon Barrel Porter had a small bottle of Makers Mark and a packet of Oak chips added. Turned out fairly nice. Next time I will use about 1/2 the MM though.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 01, 2012, 08:34:42 AM
my last batch was an oak experiment, and i had contamination  :bigcry: other then some samples that were quite good while aging, i dumped the entire 5 gallon batch
Neal, I steamed my chips, take a large pot with water, bring to a boil, put oak chips in a wire strainer that will sit on the rim of the pot and put it in the pot, should sit above the water not in it and cover, stir it a few times. I can't remember how long I steamed them but not long or you'll start loosing the flavor of the oak.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on February 01, 2012, 11:06:45 AM
Neal, I steamed my chips, take a large pot with water, bring to a boil, put oak chips in a wire strainer that will sit on the rim of the pot and put it in the pot, should sit above the water not in it and cover, stir it a few times. I can't remember how long I steamed them but not long or you'll start loosing the flavor of the oak.

As I recall, I did something very similar with the same concerns (losing oak flavor).  How about roasting in the oven at 190 for an hr?  That may accomplish a desired toasty flavor.  Any temp above 180F kills lactobacilli.  I had to dump a contaminated batch once.  Brought me to tears.  (http://images.zaazu.com/img/cry2-male-cry-tears-smiley-emoticon-000276-large.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 01, 2012, 11:23:28 PM
As I recall, I did something very similar with the same concerns (losing oak flavor).  How about roasting in the oven at 190 for an hr?  That may accomplish a desired toasty flavor.  Any temp above 180F kills lactobacilli.  I had to dump a contaminated batch once.  Brought me to tears.  (http://images.zaazu.com/img/cry2-male-cry-tears-smiley-emoticon-000276-large.gif)
Yea, that should work and like you said, add a toasty flavor since whiskey barrels are charred on the inside anyway.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 08, 2012, 07:29:59 PM
a rare find calls for a wed. edition of the fri. beer thread

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 08, 2012, 07:32:50 PM
a rare find calls for a wed. edition of the fri. beer thread

(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/429125_2564941210237_1455340488_31878970_29617464_n.jpg)
Great beer Neal, I like this and their 90.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 08, 2012, 07:34:37 PM
first time i have found 120
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 08, 2012, 08:22:01 PM
first time i have found 120

Enjoy!

Only drank it once.  Definitely a beer to sit and savor.  Rare indeed around here.  Can get the 90 minute but not always.  Brewed a clone batch of the 90 that will be ready to taste this weekend.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on February 08, 2012, 09:11:19 PM
Dogfish Head 120...15-20 ABV.  Wow, the 90 will get your attention, the 120 must knock your socks off.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Wild Card on February 10, 2012, 10:27:30 AM
I've still got some in the cellar but wasn't a fan initially.  Too big for the sake of being big. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on February 10, 2012, 10:56:43 AM
A lil taste from Boxer Beer Switzerland
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: kiwihog on February 10, 2012, 11:37:49 AM
got my beer goggles on ...lets go
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 10, 2012, 11:47:03 AM
Dogfish Head 120...15-20 ABV.  Wow, the 90 will get your attention, the 120 must knock your socks off.

 :o  Not legal here in Alabama.  Two of those would probably knock me down...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 10, 2012, 11:56:58 AM
Had one of these last Friday night...good beer, but was expensive at the local Pub.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on February 10, 2012, 12:03:13 PM
Had one of these last Friday night...good beer, but was expensive at the local Pub.




Expensive, caused by high transportation fees from Europe?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Wild Card on February 10, 2012, 12:18:55 PM

Expensive, caused by high transportation fees from Europe?

Excise duties and I'm sure transportation fees.  Belgium beers in particular are quite a bit more expensive in the States. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on February 10, 2012, 04:44:10 PM
Excise duties and I'm sure transportation fees.  Belgium beers in particular are quite a bit more expensive in the States. 
And usually not quite as good as they are in their homeland, had friends come over from UK and they were supprized at the difference in taste of a few of their favorites, not bad, but just not as good.

Craig
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Wild Card on February 10, 2012, 04:57:00 PM
And usually not quite as good as they are in their homeland, had friends come over from UK and they were supprized at the difference in taste of a few of their favorites, not bad, but just not as good.

Craig

True and it depends.  Some of the bigger names like Duvel can be contract brewed here in the States (they own Ommegang Brewery in NY).  The smaller breweries are still brewed in Belgium and taste just the same.  Though, in Belgium, they know how to serve the beer in its own glass at the proper temperature! 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 10, 2012, 08:17:46 PM
BEER FRIDAY WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
WE'RE GETTIN SLAMMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on February 10, 2012, 08:26:06 PM
BEER FRIDAY WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
WE'RE GETTIN SLAMMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ain't nothing wrong w/dat... Enjoy!!! :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on February 11, 2012, 10:40:27 AM
Are you sure you've got enough beer?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: StrokedRider on February 17, 2012, 12:07:35 PM
http://arizonabeerweek.com/ (http://arizonabeerweek.com/) :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Eagle Eye on February 17, 2012, 12:53:56 PM
Burrrrrp!   :drink: I'll have another please.  TGIF!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 17, 2012, 02:17:12 PM
Happy Friday.
(http://www.vanguardia.com.mx/XStatic/vanguardia/images/espanol/beer-biker-alemania.jpg)

 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on February 17, 2012, 02:38:39 PM
Blondes in a Beer Commercial...don't get any better, even if Heinie is not your favorite brand...I like one or three on occasion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIhNP9Gv9c8
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 17, 2012, 07:34:16 PM
harpoon 100 barrel series black ipa
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on February 17, 2012, 09:53:56 PM
beer share for your smaart phone

http://blog.untappd.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on February 18, 2012, 05:21:39 AM
http://www.wychwood.co.uk/

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 24, 2012, 07:55:57 PM
tonight
(http://web.mit.edu/~tcarlile/www/images/blog/380ridgewayipa.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 26, 2012, 01:38:50 PM
Brewing this clone as we speak....

(http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/9305/2606605700103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2606605700103702246dviYcH)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on February 27, 2012, 09:22:39 AM
I gave up drinking beer................. for Hendrick gin this weekend.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Wild Card on February 27, 2012, 12:48:07 PM
Had what is allegedly the world's best beer this weekend - Belgium's Westvleteren 12.  She's a strong one!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on March 16, 2012, 09:24:36 PM
Hmmm....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on March 16, 2012, 10:47:31 PM
Hmmm....

HAR!!!

When one Arrogant Bastard just doesn't do it, there's tonight's choice...

DOUBLE BASTARD ALE
Stone Brewing Co
Escondido, CA


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(http://)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on March 17, 2012, 02:20:04 AM
Happy St Paddies Day everybody!  :drink:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NgCk9B61ak

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: kiwihog on March 23, 2012, 05:48:58 PM
anyone know if this beer is available in the States???
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster on March 23, 2012, 06:30:51 PM
Had one of these last Friday night...good beer, but was expensive at the local Pub.


$9.95 for the big bottle here.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: kiwihog on March 23, 2012, 10:20:37 PM
still havnt found it but the ads are funny
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DaBigNuttedMan on March 25, 2012, 11:11:20 AM
I didn't read all 250 pages but does any one remember  " Green Rooster"  the label said  "neptunes famous" "lean mean and green"  Denmark  it was a malt liquor and as far as this  very hard core beer drinker goes it was the most ass kickin chit ever brewed anywhere bar-none.   I still have one bottle left from the early 80s,about 5 years ago I tried to find it on the net but only found empty bottles for sale.
 for my regular brew its Budlite. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on March 25, 2012, 11:41:00 AM
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/404274_3190510877674_1112918621_3247691_223552643_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 25, 2012, 12:00:16 PM
Standard home stuff in the refridgerator is Bud Select, Bud Platinum, Negra Modelo.  Mostly Bub Select though...it's a pretty decent beer and only 99 calories per bottle, so just slightly more than Bud Light, but a LOT more taste, IMO.  When I'm out at my favorite place, it's Blue Moon on tap...that stuff is like crack cocaine...I'm addicted to it.  I rarely drink at home any more unless we've been out on "date night" and I want to keep the buzz going instead of crashing and burning.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DaBigNuttedMan on March 25, 2012, 12:20:00 PM
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/404274_3190510877674_1112918621_3247691_223552643_n.jpg)
right on Jester  prolly trade the cvo off for a case a that :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 25, 2012, 04:55:44 PM
was on-call fri and sat. made a visit to pioneer brewing today

THE NEW FRONTIER
Double California Style IPA (11% a.b.v / 8.0 s.r.m. / 80.0 i.b.u.)
Third in the series. Brewed with 2 row malted barley, crystal 40 malt and wheat malt. Hopped with cascade, perle, columbus, mount hood and whole leaf fuggle hops. All malt and hops are grown, produced and harvested in the United States. American beer through and through!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on March 25, 2012, 05:41:45 PM
Nice color!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 30, 2012, 06:36:13 PM
its friday

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 30, 2012, 06:54:53 PM
its friday

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318241_2809854732922_1455340488_31972991_1539691910_n.jpg)
Now we talking :2vrolijk_21: what's the ABV?

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 30, 2012, 07:48:29 PM
7.3
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on March 30, 2012, 07:55:58 PM
7.3
That'll be a nice buzz. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mlbraptor on March 30, 2012, 08:54:48 PM
I rode 150 miles today for lunch. 80 degrees , sunny.  Now I am in the garage with my dogs and it.s  raining and all I have is some budlights.. LIFE is GOOD.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 03, 2012, 10:11:46 AM
Brewed my third batch of home brew on Sunday.  HMF Double IPA.  Very hoppy & will also be dry hopped in the secondary.  This was also the first recipe I tried - liked it a lot so decided to brew it again.

Due to unseasonable heat (by north Florida standards even) had to resort to a swamp cooler to keep the primary cooler.  Basically a wet towel draped over the primary, which is placed in a bucket of water to keep it cooler than room temp - below 75F is the plan.Will likely use for the secondary as well.

Am now swilling the second batch we brewed when the opportunity arises - also an ale called Heartland Amber.

Cheers!   :drink: :drink:

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSiVqNnIGDjhpWE9k27VW6e5wAEwNhXql2HK8zg_Jj1OBvZFNvHHMDh5Xk5)



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bokat96 on April 03, 2012, 02:09:31 PM
Just found this thread, hope you all don't get too distraught when I figure out how to post pics and start putting up some good German brews. I know I know

 :worthless:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 04, 2012, 03:24:19 PM
Brewed my third batch of home brew on Sunday.  HMF Double IPA.  Very hoppy & will also be dry hopped in the secondary.  This was also the first recipe I tried - liked it a lot so decided to brew it again.

Due to unseasonable heat (by north Florida standards even) had to resort to a swamp cooler to keep the primary cooler.  Basically a wet towel draped over the primary, which is placed in a bucket of water to keep it cooler than room temp - below 75F is the plan.Will likely use for the secondary as well.

Am now swilling the second batch we brewed when the opportunity arises - also an ale called Heartland Amber.

Cheers!   :drink: :drink:

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSiVqNnIGDjhpWE9k27VW6e5wAEwNhXql2HK8zg_Jj1OBvZFNvHHMDh5Xk5)





Awesome Mike! I can't tell by the picture. but you can add some frozen water bottles (2 liter, 20 ounce, etc) to the cooler each morning and night to help keep it cooler. When you get ready scour your local Craigslist for a good used, cheap, free deep freezer then add a temp controller unit and you are set for Florida fermentation. If you need any help, just call my cell.

When I first started I used the two card board boxes the stuff I bought cam in, lined them with Styrofoam, made a kid out of Styrofoam, and added/swapped out 2 liter and 20 ounce frozen water bottles before and after work. Had them sitting in my garage which was 90ish at the time and it kept the temps at 70 degrees on the temp strip of my carboy.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 04, 2012, 03:44:58 PM
Forgot to add this link for ya Mike. Lots of great info here: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on April 04, 2012, 07:34:50 PM
Don't you florida fellers have AC? 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 04, 2012, 08:09:41 PM
Awesome Mike! I can't tell by the picture. but you can add some frozen water bottles (2 liter, 20 ounce, etc) to the cooler each morning and night to help keep it cooler. When you get ready scour your local Craigslist for a good used, cheap, free deep freezer then add a temp controller unit and you are set for Florida fermentation. If you need any help, just call my cell.

When I first started I used the two card board boxes the stuff I bought cam in, lined them with Styrofoam, made a kid out of Styrofoam, and added/swapped out 2 liter and 20 ounce frozen water bottles before and after work. Had them sitting in my garage which was 90ish at the time and it kept the temps at 70 degrees on the temp strip of my carboy.

Thanks Rob.  The temp is about 70 with the swamp cooler - have it inside in a bathtub now.  Will try the frozen water bottles as needed this summer.

Have not decided to go the freezer route yet but if I do will check with you. 

So far the ales are turning out very well.  Eventually if brewing a lager will need the temp controller/freezer.

Thanks also for the link!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 04, 2012, 08:13:49 PM
Don't you florida fellers have AC? 

Yes.  But I keep it set on 78 or so.  In the swampy jungle it has been near 90 for a while now.  Mostly due to too many people breathing out warm CO2, without the appropriate breathing permits prolly.

If I lived in the Frozen Wasteland - anything north of the Mason-Dixon - would probably have to guard against the primary freezing or maybe watch out for beer stealing polar bears.

 ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 05, 2012, 10:08:11 AM
Just to Robs, it is easiest...for me, jussayinzall.. :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CVOThunder on April 12, 2012, 02:21:21 PM
Forgot to add this link for ya Mike. Lots of great info here: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/

Cool link Rob and homebrewing is something I've always wanted to try. Got the house finally, just need the time and materials.
I better bookmark this thread.

Cheers!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 12, 2012, 09:09:18 PM
its only thursday but its gm 1 of the NHL playoffs for the Bruins and i'm on call tomorrow night

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 13, 2012, 10:42:54 PM
Cool link Rob and homebrewing is something I've always wanted to try. Got the house finally, just need the time and materials.
I better bookmark this thread.

Cheers!  :drink:

Awesome!! Give it a shot! It is pretty simple, just remember no matter what, you're always making beer!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on April 15, 2012, 04:25:03 PM
They don't call it Memory Lapse for nuttin.....

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Memory Lapse APA #97
10-A American Pale Ale
Author: Rpb
Date: 2/18/12

Size: 6.0 gal
Efficiency: 84.0%
Attenuation: 84.0%
Calories: 203.53 kcal per 12.0 fl oz

Original Gravity: 1.062 (1.045 - 1.060)
Terminal Gravity: 1.010 (1.010 - 1.015)
Color: 12.09 (5.0 - 14.0)
Alcohol: 6.83% (4.5% - 6.2%)
Bitterness: 44.0 (30.0 - 45.0)

Ingredients:
10.0 lb (80.0%) Canadian Craft Brewers Pale Malt - added during mash
1.0 lb (8.0%) Crystal Malt 60°L - added during mash
1.5 lb (12.0%) German Wheat Malt Light - added during mash
2.0 oz (36.4%) Hallertau (3.9%) - added during boil, boiled 60.0 m
1.0 oz (18.2%) Hallertau (3.9%) - added during boil, boiled 50.0 m
1.5 oz (27.3%) Willamette (4.6%) - added during boil, boiled 10.0 m
1.0 oz (18.2%) Cascade 6.4 (6.4%) - added dry to primary fermenter

Notes
Double ground grains. Added Campden. Used 20-22 drops of baby gas drops in boil @190. Worked great.
Re-hydrated yeast. Boiled water in tea kettle, added 8 ounce to measure cup, covered with wrap, let cool to 82. Added dry yeast. Waited to start of boil,
placed on stir plate with short magnet, stirred for 30 minutes to end of boil. Shut down and let sit till pitch.
Dry hopped 3-4-12
Kegged 3-12-12
Tapped 4-10-12

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 04, 2012, 07:10:14 PM
tonights
(http://foundersbrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/the-lineup/bottle_double-trouble.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Skillet on May 04, 2012, 07:46:03 PM
tonights
(http://foundersbrewing.com/wp-content/uploads/the-lineup/bottle_double-trouble.png)


 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on May 04, 2012, 08:35:52 PM
They don't call it Memory Lapse for nuttin.....

(http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/50180/2155507670103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2155507670103702246LEDEdm)

Memory Lapse APA #97
10-A American Pale Ale
Author: Rpb
Date: 2/18/12

Size: 6.0 gal
Efficiency: 84.0%
Attenuation: 84.0%
Calories: 203.53 kcal per 12.0 fl oz

Original Gravity: 1.062 (1.045 - 1.060)
Terminal Gravity: 1.010 (1.010 - 1.015)
Color: 12.09 (5.0 - 14.0)
Alcohol: 6.83% (4.5% - 6.2%)
Bitterness: 44.0 (30.0 - 45.0)

Ingredients:
10.0 lb (80.0%) Canadian Craft Brewers Pale Malt - added during mash
1.0 lb (8.0%) Crystal Malt 60°L - added during mash
1.5 lb (12.0%) German Wheat Malt Light - added during mash
2.0 oz (36.4%) Hallertau (3.9%) - added during boil, boiled 60.0 m
1.0 oz (18.2%) Hallertau (3.9%) - added during boil, boiled 50.0 m
1.5 oz (27.3%) Willamette (4.6%) - added during boil, boiled 10.0 m
1.0 oz (18.2%) Cascade 6.4 (6.4%) - added dry to primary fermenter

Notes
Double ground grains. Added Campden. Used 20-22 drops of baby gas drops in boil @190. Worked great.
Re-hydrated yeast. Boiled water in tea kettle, added 8 ounce to measure cup, covered with wrap, let cool to 82. Added dry yeast. Waited to start of boil,
placed on stir plate with short magnet, stirred for 30 minutes to end of boil. Shut down and let sit till pitch.
Dry hopped 3-4-12
Kegged 3-12-12
Tapped 4-10-12

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Hey Rob... looking at your numbers... Looks YUMZ! What does your latest brew taste like? Interested in the Wheat grains, and the three hops you added... I LOVE Wheat beers... those three Hops must have added some serious bitterness!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on May 05, 2012, 12:20:19 PM
COLD BEER!!! That's the kind I like!!  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on May 05, 2012, 02:15:06 PM
Sappro
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Lever on May 05, 2012, 10:41:55 PM
well my bike is all cleaned up for 2marrow's ride  in the mean time A/C is on in house  cool 71 degree's  getting  drunk on blue moon and reading the forums
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on May 06, 2012, 08:36:42 AM
Favourite Pub
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on May 06, 2012, 09:09:40 PM
Hey Rob... looking at your numbers... Looks YUMZ! What does your latest brew taste like? Interested in the Wheat grains, and the three hops you added... I LOVE Wheat beers... those three Hops must have added some serious bitterness!

It has a nice balance to it. The 60 adds a nice Carmel note to it. Almost a cross between an Amber and an IPA. The bitterness is not to harsh actually. Kinda mellow for my taste. I've been on a serious IPA kick lately.  :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Ghost Rider on May 06, 2012, 09:31:07 PM
It has a nice balance to it. The 60 adds a nice Carmel note to it. Almost a cross between an Amber and an IPA. The bitterness is not to harsh actually. Kinda mellow for my taste. I've been on a serious IPA kick lately.  :P

Can buy a good IPA in Clinton, KY?   :miseries:  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 18, 2012, 07:48:18 PM
tonight
(http://weyerbacher.com/files/2010/02/double-simcoe.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on May 18, 2012, 09:28:22 PM
Simcoe is one of my favorite hops. Probably the most fav... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on May 19, 2012, 05:50:44 AM
Todays beers
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on May 19, 2012, 05:52:35 AM
Coming soon, cant wait.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on May 19, 2012, 05:55:48 AM
One of the best views in the known world.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Aussie1 on May 23, 2012, 02:41:46 AM
My favourite song ...sung to the tune of auld lang syne-

'More beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer more beer.
More beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer.'

Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week. Try the veal.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on May 23, 2012, 06:55:47 AM
Dr Busker
Live in the pub of course !!!!!

http://youtu.be/ZqETKCR5lik

http://youtu.be/Wn_d4k8o9pA

http://youtu.be/08W9vfS0-hY
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on May 23, 2012, 10:19:36 AM
Beer is good for you...not better than sex but better than jail.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on May 23, 2012, 11:10:37 AM
My favourite song ...sung to the tune of auld lang syne-

'More beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer more beer.
More beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer, more beer.'

Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week. Try the veal.

 :drink:
FUNNY!!!! :2vrolijk_09: Here's to ya!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 08, 2012, 06:57:16 PM
its friday

(http://www.uintabrewing.com/images/lightbox_brew_photos/hopnotch.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 09, 2012, 08:55:20 AM
its friday

(http://www.uintabrewing.com/images/lightbox_brew_photos/hopnotch.png)

I'll have to try the Hop Notch tonight when i pick up......

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 09, 2012, 02:13:45 PM
its friday

(http://www.uintabrewing.com/images/lightbox_brew_photos/hopnotch.png)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWgLdE3E8H4
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 09, 2012, 04:25:16 PM
I think that IPA beer should be called 'Happy Beer'....   Picked up some Hop Notch from Total Wines today.... Will be trying it out tonight   :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on June 09, 2012, 05:27:39 PM
Just give me a LITE!!!!... and lots of em!!  :) I do like Shiner and some other Ambers and some Black Lagers ever once in a while! Sam Adams, Guiness ect.  :drink:  but as far as the real hoppy  :huepfenlol2:  IPA's, drink em all, I don't mind at all!!  8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 10, 2012, 01:07:05 AM
Hob Notch is certainly Hobby.. defiantly a taste to acquire  :confused5:  -  Think i'll stick with Super Brock for awhile
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 10, 2012, 10:08:23 AM
Hob (Hop) Notch is certainly Hobby (Hoppy).. defiantly a taste to acquire  :confused5:  -  Think i'll stick with Super Brock for awhile


 :P
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 10, 2012, 06:53:42 PM
so its not friday.... so what  :P

(http://beerstreetjournal.com/images/Harpoon-Rich-Dans-Rye-IPA.jpg)

goes good with the home made pizza
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 11, 2012, 09:11:41 AM
Will try that Hopnotch.  Harpoon makes great IPAs, too.

So far my favorite homebrew has been a double IPA that is dry hopped.  Not too malty.

Monday is the new Friday, today.   :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 11, 2012, 10:24:56 AM
Agreed....we have some mich ultra or somthing..mexicah bombs at my house , 1600 be there and help a brudda out,  aged tequilla dropped into mich light, shoudl help it... ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 11, 2012, 10:55:07 AM
Tequila into the mich is good. 

Also, Tuesday is the new Friday.

This appears to be a trend.

 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 16, 2012, 04:56:21 PM
When I tried the Hop Notch last weekend my taste 'buds' said YUK  :'( , But there was just something about that Hoppy IPA taste that stuck me with me all week.  So another trip back to Total Wines to pick something different.. Trying the Stone IPA right now and its not Bad.  It's growing on me   :2vrolijk_21:


FOLLOW UP REPORT:  
OK just finished a pint of STONE IPA and defiantly grows on you,,  lots of things going on with taste,, hard to explain, goes from a citrus to a nutty pine and gets better as it warms,   little upset that i only brought home 1-pint.. im ready for another  :(  think im becoming a 'STONE' head  :beerchug:



 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 17, 2012, 01:08:44 PM
Probably shouldn't have started at 100+ IBU's for my first beer of the day... :P

(http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/26022/2209491010103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2209491010103702246xRNOPj)

(http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/49840/2233303240103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2233303240103702246qzjWLJ)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 17, 2012, 01:09:47 PM
When I tried the Hop Notch last weekend my taste 'buds' said YUK  :'( , But there was just something about that Hoppy IPA taste that stuck me with me all week.  So another trip back to Total Wines to pick something different.. Trying the Stone IPA right now and its not Bad.  It's growing on me   :2vrolijk_21:


FOLLOW UP REPORT:  
OK just finished a pint of STONE IPA and defiantly grows on you,,  lots of things going on with taste,, hard to explain, goes from a citrus to a nutty pine and gets better as it warms,   little upset that i only brought home 1-pint.. im ready for another  :(  think im becoming a 'STONE' head  :beerchug:



 

Your done!  :P Another hop head is born... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 17, 2012, 05:52:18 PM
Your done!  :P Another hop head is born... :drink:

Im really enjoying the IPA beers especially the Stone IPA.  Another trip back to Total Wines yesterday early evening, Wife got some wines, i picked up 6 one Pt. (5 Stone IPA and one Ruination). I saved the Ruination for last and enjoying this one right now,,   :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 17, 2012, 06:27:45 PM
Im really enjoying the IPA beers especially the Stone IPA.  Another trip back to Total Wines yesterday early evening, Wife got some wines, i picked up 6 one Pt. (5 Stone IPA and one Ruination). I saved the Ruination for last and enjoying this one right now,,   :2vrolijk_21:



The number of IPAs on the market makes it easy to try more and more and more...

 :drink: :drink:

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 17, 2012, 08:43:36 PM
Im really enjoying the IPA beers especially the Stone IPA.  Another trip back to Total Wines yesterday early evening, Wife got some wines, i picked up 6 one Pt. (5 Stone IPA and one Ruination). I saved the Ruination for last and enjoying this one right now,,   :2vrolijk_21:



Amazing the difference in color of your Ruination and mine.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 17, 2012, 08:59:21 PM
Amazing the difference in color of your Ruination and mine.


Rob
I thinks its a poor photo shot on my part. Actual color was more correct with o yours. Defiantly enjoyed the Ruination, a little bit more bitter then the Stone and the after taste stayed a bit longer, not a bad aftertaste, a tingling good aftertaste   :P..  But you know what,, Im finding that aftertaste just makes you crave more..  The IPA beers are good and the taste keeps getting better.. I like it a bit warmer. Finished all the IPS i had for the weekend. Will try another IPA next weekend,, any suggestions? The Ruination was defiantly on my favorite list and i'll be picking up more..  The one pints are awesome   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 17, 2012, 09:17:32 PM

Rob
I thinks its a poor photo shot on my part. Actual color was more correct with o yours. Defiantly enjoyed the Ruination, a little bit more bitter then the Stone and the after taste stayed a bit longer, not a bad aftertaste, a tingling good aftertaste   :P..  But you know what,, Im finding that aftertaste just makes you crave more..  The IPA beers are good and the taste keeps getting better.. I like it a bit warmer. Finished all the IPS i had for the weekend. Will try another IPA next weekend,, any suggestions? The Ruination was defiantly on my favorite list and i'll be picking up more..  The one pints are awesome   :2vrolijk_21:

For some "session" type IPA's I would recommend the Sweetwater IPA (one of my favorites), Bells Two Hearted Ale (an IPA, don't confuse with the Amber Ale) and also Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Although session on these is about 7% ABV so be home and not driving anywhere if you're going to have a few!!

(http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/8677/2588588390103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2588588390103702246PQJcdr)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 17, 2012, 10:12:22 PM
For some "session" type IPA's I would recommend the Sweetwater IPA (one of my favorites), Bells Two Hearted Ale (an IPA, don't confuse with the Amber Ale) and also Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Although session on these is about 7% ABV so be home and not driving anywhere if you're going to have a few!!

(http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/8677/2588588390103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2588588390103702246PQJcdr)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 17, 2012, 10:15:04 PM


I'll search these out next friday and give a try....  Driving??   funny, for some reason i didnt do any driving over this weekend..   :P  Did someone say the alcohol content on these 1 Pt. Stones are higher then normal beer   :o   
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 18, 2012, 10:05:55 AM
I'll search these out next friday and give a try....  Driving??   funny, for some reason i didnt do any driving over this weekend..   :P  Did someone say the alcohol content on these 1 Pt. Stones are higher then normal beer   :o   

Oh yeah. The ABV on that Ruination is 7.7%. Most IPA's will be 6% and up, usually 7% or more.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 18, 2012, 07:23:29 PM
For some "session" type IPA's I would recommend the Sweetwater IPA (one of my favorites), Bells Two Hearted Ale (an IPA, don't confuse with the Amber Ale) and also Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Although session on these is about 7% ABV so be home and not driving anywhere if you're going to have a few!!


you had dogfish 75 min yet?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 18, 2012, 10:45:57 PM
you had dogfish 75 min yet?

Not yet. Have you?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 19, 2012, 11:03:10 AM
yes, its only available in 750ml bottles


good stuff i have put away a full bottle in 1 sitting, i was felling gooooooooooood
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/539529_2769485523717_2095889668_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 19, 2012, 03:50:53 PM
my dad saw this in a general store on

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 19, 2012, 09:27:13 PM
Awesome.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on June 22, 2012, 05:08:33 PM

I'm good to go for this evening!

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7421724156_13d7036651_c.jpg)

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7421724818_5e4bc2be06_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 24, 2012, 04:28:47 PM


Rob,

i couldn't find Sweet Water or Two Heartland at by beverage dispenser, (Total Wines) so i opted for a few others...  Trying this one right now, a mild IPA but, i like the citrus flavors.  The sales guy at Total Wines said Sweet Water and Two Heartland are on their inventory list and will order up. He said the IPA beers are becoming very popular lately, they are selling a lot of all varieties and low on several brews. He hooked me up with a Firestone Walker and a Bid Daddy so i'll be working on those  next..

Right now enjoying:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on June 24, 2012, 05:50:52 PM
I'm good to go for this evening!



Nice 'Beer Art',  almost too pretty to drink
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 24, 2012, 06:21:15 PM
Two of my favorites....
(http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/49889/2484246850103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2484246850103702246TNoBDw)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 24, 2012, 07:35:40 PM
not really my thing but it was in the fridge from a sampler pack

(http://www.saveur-biere.com/images/don-de-dieu-unibroue.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 24, 2012, 09:19:26 PM
Not bad. I'd probably drink it again.
(http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/48553/2448190050103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2448190050103702246PbBJbS)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on June 24, 2012, 09:21:37 PM
Tastes like a DFH 90 IPA except worse IMO.
(http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/50858/2445602780103702246S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2445602780103702246oZKzdY)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 25, 2012, 07:22:17 PM
holy hops batman

(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/480809_3309582265798_439696705_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 29, 2012, 07:16:25 PM
back to the

(http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/2010_Beer_Hoptimum.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 30, 2012, 12:35:05 PM
I drank wine last night....dang... :-[
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on July 06, 2012, 10:56:44 PM
HOPTALOGISTIIPA 102 IBU,  Not bad,, good taste, nice after bite and pleasant aroma.  Bring this one to you nose and emm your ready..  Found this at Raley's and will be making a trip back for more   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on July 07, 2012, 12:10:33 AM
Just finished off the HOTALOGISD IPA and trying the IPA, 75 IBU... Both Breweries are Knee Deep Brewing Co.  The IPA is OK,,, just ok..slight Aroma, very little after bite. The HOTALOGISD IPA is defiantly a good IPA, in fact (IMO) a good runner up to STONE Runation.  Hey Rob and Nailtram,, You guys got me into the Hoppy Brews,, let me know what you think of the HOTALOGISD IPA.. Knee Deep Brewing Co..   :2vrolijk_21:


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on July 07, 2012, 05:26:38 PM
will see if i can find it here
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on July 09, 2012, 08:35:52 PM
starting early this week

(http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/2010_Beer_Porter.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on July 09, 2012, 08:36:45 PM
starting early this week

(http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/2010_Beer_Porter.jpg)
Mmmmm.. that looks tasty. :beerchug:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 09, 2012, 11:13:24 PM
Started a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale clone batch yesterday.  Called Big Sky Ale. Great hop aroma.  Should be ready in about a month.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on July 10, 2012, 08:08:14 AM
starting early this week

(http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/2010_Beer_Porter.jpg)

How early????   Looks like that will wake ya up.  :2vrolijk_21:..    Defiantly worth a try though..  Will look for it at local beverage tonight.   
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on July 10, 2012, 08:15:18 AM
How early????   Looks like that will wake ya up.  :2vrolijk_21:..    Defiantly worth a try though..  Will look for it at local beverage tonight.   

well it was only monday in the "friday" beer thread
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on July 10, 2012, 05:47:49 PM
Everday's Good for a beer!  ;D Think I'll go get a regular ol Miller Lite!! That's Right! Miller Lite!!  :2vrolijk_09:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on July 10, 2012, 07:58:18 PM
Everday's Good for a beer!  ;D Think I'll go get a regular ol Miller Lite!! That's Right! Miller Lite!!  :2vrolijk_09:

GTFO!!!!  :drink:   
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 11, 2012, 11:13:25 AM
GTFO!!!!  :drink:   

He's welcome at my house.  Having friends around like this allows my homebrew to last longer.  :bananarock: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on July 11, 2012, 02:30:55 PM
He's welcome at my house.  Having friends around like this allows my homebrew to last longer.  :bananarock: :drink:
Thanks Jester! I'd try some of that homebrew too!  :2vrolijk_21:  I wasn't disin him for drinkin that hoppy stuff  :drink: I like a stout ever once in a while! Beer after beer after beer hangin aroud the pool makes the day last longer with a Lite in hand!! :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 12, 2012, 10:39:28 AM
Thanks Jester! I'd try some of that homebrew too!  :2vrolijk_21:  I wasn't disin him for drinkin that hoppy stuff  :drink: I like a stout ever once in a while! Beer after beer after beer hangin aroud the pool makes the day last longer with a Lite in hand!! :huepfenjump3:

so true!  :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on July 12, 2012, 06:23:43 PM
Thanks Jester! I'd try some of that homebrew too!  :2vrolijk_21:  I wasn't disin him for drinkin that hoppy stuff  :drink: I like a stout ever once in a while! Beer after beer after beer hangin aroud the pool makes the day last longer with a Lite in hand!! :huepfenjump3:

Absolutely!! I felt no dissing here, just funnin whicha!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on July 12, 2012, 07:18:05 PM
Absolutely!! I felt no dissing here, just funnin whicha!  :drink:
   ;D It's all good!!! Beer too!!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on July 19, 2012, 01:52:35 PM
Sorry Honey.....I just don't remember how much our bike cost...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on July 19, 2012, 01:57:34 PM
Sorry Honey.....I just don't remember how much our bike cost...
  :lolk:  Tequila makes my clothes fall off too!......................I think??  :orange:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on July 19, 2012, 02:10:02 PM
  :lolk:  Tequila makes my clothes fall off too!......................I think??  :orange:

Works every time.......well almost.... ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on July 19, 2012, 11:46:18 PM
Works every time.......well almost.... ;)
That's for sure!!! ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on July 21, 2012, 09:54:06 PM
oak aged imperial IPA

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/217941_3415961165204_256249449_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: drsongman on August 02, 2012, 05:12:35 PM
There's a country party song called "My Friday".  I downloaded it from here.  Its pretty cool.  Check it out:

http://www.broadjam.com/player/player.php?play_file=32888_530115
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: jacks on August 04, 2012, 04:48:20 AM
I noticed that nobody mentioned Fosters....no worries, we don't drink it here either...purely exported slush...loved Bud over there, your wines are pretty good also, but your bourbon....now I'm talking....yum :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :D ::) :bananarock:oh well :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 06, 2012, 04:41:16 PM
I noticed that nobody mentioned Fosters....no worries, we don't drink it here either...purely exported slush...loved Bud over there, your wines are pretty good also, but your bourbon....now I'm talking....yum :2vrolijk_21: :drink: :D ::) :bananarock:oh well :drink: :drink:

Loved Bud.... for real? I had some Fosters in the Big Ass Can on a cruise, not bad. Better than bud to me.   :2vrolijk_21:  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 07, 2012, 08:00:28 AM
Ok for a sesh beer, as in a swillling session.

I like Pabst bottles, great burps and the caps have rank and suit playing card symbols under them so you can gamble..Butt then again you gamble swilling Pabst.. as the name implies... ::)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 07, 2012, 08:35:25 AM
For just a good old refreshing beer on a hot day Pabst or Rolling Rock are great. When I was a kid we use to fill a cooler with Rolling Rock nips and head to the lake. man those little beers stayed so cold because you didn't hold them as long, would freeze my throat.    :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 08, 2012, 11:51:01 AM
For just a good old refreshing beer on a hot day Pabst or Rolling Rock are great. When I was a kid we use to fill a cooler with Rolling Rock nips and head to the lake. man those little beers stayed so cold because you didn't hold them as long, would freeze my throat.    :drink:

Local ball park calls that a "bucket of rocks".  It's just right when sitting in the sun eating peanuts.  They don't get too warm before they're gone.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 08, 2012, 12:17:15 PM
Local ball park calls that a "bucket of rocks".  It's just right when sitting in the sun eating peanuts.  They don't get too warm before they're gone.
Yep, same at some bars.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 08, 2012, 12:18:27 PM
Thats the secret to sesh beahs...gatta friggin swill em before the "taste" of how shuitty they really are... :D :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 08, 2012, 12:29:54 PM
Thats the secret to sesh beahs...gatta friggin swill em before the "taste" of how shuitty they really are... :D :drink:
Ah, your probably sitting out back drinking wine coolers!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on August 08, 2012, 12:44:50 PM
Nope...cluckin off at work...I like my wine just fine..Been on the Guinness train for a few weeks...How bad can that be?  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on August 08, 2012, 12:51:38 PM
Genny went back to the short bottle  :drink:

I had two at a stop on the way home from a bike night last night for nastalgia purposes.

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6329642884_36638fdca0_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 08, 2012, 03:15:04 PM
Genny went back to the short bottle  :drink:

I had two at a stop on the way home from a bike night last night for nastalgia purposes.

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6329642884_36638fdca0_z.jpg)
My brother use to love cream ale, way back he couldn't get it in Flagstaff so if we came out to see him he'd ask us to bring some for him.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on August 08, 2012, 03:35:55 PM
I've been on a local beer kick lately, have quite a few good breweries around us, some that don't even bottle, keg, growler or pint at the brewery is the only way to get their beers. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 17, 2012, 08:10:05 PM
my first entry in a few weeks

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/292998_3504859147598_1726994005_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 17, 2012, 09:47:50 PM
my first entry in a few weeks

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/292998_3504859147598_1726994005_n.jpg)

Share more info please!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mlbraptor on August 17, 2012, 09:49:21 PM
Just had a Oberon in Michigan. Very tasty.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on August 18, 2012, 10:27:21 AM
On my last trip (Spokane GTG) I snagged this original tavern sign in a antique shop. While in Milwaukee after Ribfest I tried to find a bottle of Schlitz everywhere I could think of but no luck. I understand the brand was resurrected a couple of years back with the original formula, but I still can't find a source. There is a website that sells skateboards, shirts, costumes and everything else except the real thing.
Anybody got a source for Schlitz or is it gone for good.  Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 18, 2012, 10:38:19 AM
On my last trip (Spokane GTG) I snagged this original tavern sign in a antique shop. While in Milwaukee after Ribfest I tried to find a bottle of Schlitz everywhere I could think of but no luck. I understand the brand was resurrected a couple of years back with the original formula, but I still can't find a source. There is a website that sells skateboards, shirts, costumes and everything else except the real thing.
Anybody got a source for Schlitz or is it gone for good.  Doc
Lou have you tried this website - Schlitz (http://www.schlitzgusto.com/)? Once you enter the website there is a "Product Locater" link at the top of the page. When I put in Va and Cali nothing was found but when I tried Milwaukee there were several locations.

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on August 18, 2012, 10:41:48 AM
my first entry in a few weeks

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/292998_3504859147598_1726994005_n.jpg)

Looks good   :2vrolijk_09:  i'll buy a 12 pack   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on August 18, 2012, 10:46:19 AM
On my last trip (Spokane GTG) I snagged this original tavern sign in a antique shop. While in Milwaukee after Ribfest I tried to find a bottle of Schlitz everywhere I could think of but no luck. I understand the brand was resurrected a couple of years back with the original formula, but I still can't find a source. There is a website that sells skateboards, shirts, costumes and everything else except the real thing.
Anybody got a source for Schlitz or is it gone for good.  Doc

Schilitz and Hams was my High School cheer Beer  :2vrolijk_21: I havent seen Hams for a long time but saw Schilitz in a Sacramento Raley's a few weeks ago. Almost bought a case to remanence,  think i'll go back and fill my ice chest next weekend for a family reunion.   :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on August 18, 2012, 10:54:26 AM
Lou have you tried this website - Schlitz (http://www.schlitzgusto.com/)? Once you enter the website there is a "Product Locater" link at the top of the page. When I put in Va and Cali nothing was found but when I tried Milwaukee there were several locations.

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Thanks Dood, I missed that link and look what cvobiker found.  :2vrolijk_21:  Doc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on August 18, 2012, 10:55:36 AM
How many of you remember this style beer can?.....   i actually do  - in my grandfathers tool shed..  wished i had his collection today :P


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 18, 2012, 11:27:59 AM
Thanks Dood, I missed that link and look what cvobiker found.  :2vrolijk_21:  Doc
You're welcome... Looks like it is available in Cali, that's awesome. :2vrolijk_21: I can remember drinking/buying Schlitz (and Black Label) as a young teenager in high school. :beerchug:

(http://www.taverntrove.com/beerpics/Carling-Black-Label-Beer-Paper-Ads-Carling-Brewing-Company_16768-1.jpg)

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on August 19, 2012, 10:43:52 AM
I just checked the locations for Raley's and they are along almost every city we passed on the way home to SoCal from the Spokane GTG. All I could think of today was all that Schlitz that got passed up  ??? 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on August 19, 2012, 01:27:33 PM
You're welcome... Looks like it is available in Cali, that's awesome. :2vrolijk_21: I can remember drinking/buying Schlitz (and Black Label) as a young teenager in high school. :beerchug:

(http://www.taverntrove.com/beerpics/Carling-Black-Label-Beer-Paper-Ads-Carling-Brewing-Company_16768-1.jpg)

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When I was in High School we would :drink: "borrow" :drink:beer from my Dad :2vrolijk_21: but it was in the stubby bottles back then  :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 19, 2012, 03:10:44 PM
Share more info please!

they outta baltimore

http://www.hsbeer.com/beers/

never heard of them till i saw this on the shelf

Style: American IPA
ABV: Approx. 7.25%
IBUs: 45
Availability: Year-round
Hops: Warrior, Simcoe, Palisade, Centennial
Malts: 2-Row, Caramalt, Munich
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 19, 2012, 06:16:25 PM
(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/582815_3510919819111_474965445_n.jpg)

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on August 21, 2012, 10:19:09 AM
You're welcome... Looks like it is available in Cali, that's awesome. :2vrolijk_21: I can remember drinking/buying Schlitz (and Black Label) as a young teenager in high school. :beerchug:

(http://www.taverntrove.com/beerpics/Carling-Black-Label-Beer-Paper-Ads-Carling-Brewing-Company_16768-1.jpg)

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I found Schlitz close by in cans at BevMo last night and enjoyed a couple after icing them down. I have to say the taste was as I remembered and quite good. Schlitz is definitely going to be my mancave beer from now on. The clerk said it should be available soon in bottles and I hope he's right. It's actually bottled here in LA at the Miller brewery...go figure.   

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 21, 2012, 03:46:06 PM
I found Schlitz close by in cans at BevMo last night and enjoyed a couple after icing them down. I have to say the taste was as I remembered and quite good. Schlitz is definitely going to be my mancave beer from now on. The clerk said it should be available soon in bottles and I hope he's right. It's actually bottled here in LA at the Miller brewery...go figure.   


:2vrolijk_21: I do recall them tasting pretty good iced down.... not sure if that had anything to do with it being at one of the few stores that would allow a young teenager to buy beer w/o any questions or they really did taste good. :D I'll have to keep an eye open at some of the beer specialty stores and see if I can run across any. :beerchug:

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 31, 2012, 08:05:15 PM
(http://www.thepartysource.com/express/images/inventory/TOOLFINALFRONTIERIPA112OZ.jpg)

To Øl
final frontier

an american style imperial from belgium
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 06, 2012, 07:52:59 PM
its friday somewhere

(http://www.firestonebeer.com/images/catalog/2_our_beers_wookey-jack.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 06, 2012, 07:55:32 PM
wookey jack

unfiltered black rye ipa

Wookey Jack is our first foray into the dark outer world of black IPAs.  Rich dark malts and spicy rye careen into bold citrus laden hops creating a new dimension in IPA flavor.  This brew has been left unfiltered and unfined to retain all of its texture and character.  At 60 IBUs, Wookey Jack is gnarly on the outside yet complex and refined on the inside.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on September 06, 2012, 08:01:23 PM
its friday somewhere

(http://www.firestonebeer.com/images/catalog/2_our_beers_wookey-jack.png)
From reading the specs on Wookey Jack (http://www.firestonebeer.com/beers/products/wookey-jack-April-2012-) you may be going to sleep early to wake up on Friday. :beerchug:

brew Notes
style
Unfiltered Black Rye IPA
abv
8.3%
ibu
60
color
100
fermentation
100% Stainless Steel
malts
Pale Malt, Malted Rye, Dash of Cara-Rye, Midnight Wheat from Briess, De-Bittered Black Malt (Weyermann - Germany/Patagonia malting - Chile), Dash of Wookey dust
hops
German Magnum (bittering), Citra & Amarillo (flavor/aroma and double dry-hopped)


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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on September 07, 2012, 08:01:21 AM
Firestone is an awesome brewery,, they have some good Ale's.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on September 07, 2012, 12:27:59 PM
Sampling starts Saturday
http://www.doncasterbrewery.co.uk/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on September 08, 2012, 02:07:23 PM
Sampling starts Saturday
http://www.doncasterbrewery.co.uk/

I'd like to try the Cheswold   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 11, 2012, 07:45:03 PM
having a sierra Nevada torpedo tonight
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on September 11, 2012, 08:33:34 PM
Torpedo  :2vrolijk_21:

Anyone try this Sierra Nevada?  Any tasting notes?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 11, 2012, 08:33:58 PM
havenmt tried it yet
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 28, 2012, 07:41:16 PM
 :drink:

(http://www.clownshoesbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ClownShoes_Muffin.png)

Hoppy Belgian-Style Tripel – ABV 10% Muffin Top combines the attributes of a Belgian Tripel with a huge burst of American hops. Intense flavors from the Belgian yeast, reminiscent of candied fruits, mix with the hop bitterness and sweet orange peel to create a unique take on a Belgian-Style ale.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: krypto2011 on September 28, 2012, 08:31:17 PM
Out at the local watering hole drinking Shipyard Pumpkinhead. They put cinnamon and sugar on the rim....WOW. this is good chit!!! Probably not what you would expect from a Harley rider but this stuff is good!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 28, 2012, 08:35:10 PM
i like the shipyard in the fall but skip the cinamon and sugar on the rim
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on September 29, 2012, 10:21:02 AM
having a sierra Nevada torpedo tonight

Every night here??  Found that Sams carries case size by $17.00    :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on September 30, 2012, 07:40:29 AM
Torpedo  :2vrolijk_21:

Anyone try this Sierra Nevada?  Any tasting notes?

They had some on tap in Maggie Valley. Not bad, but I only had one 22 ouncer. If you like brown ales its a great beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on September 30, 2012, 08:27:28 PM
With my terrible football picks lately, hopefully this will be a better one....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 05, 2012, 07:01:27 PM
21a

(http://21st-amendment.com/sites/all/themes/tfa/images/beerMarqueeHC.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: kiwihog on October 05, 2012, 07:16:33 PM
Hops all the way from NZ
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 10, 2012, 08:48:29 PM
(http://www.stonebrew.com/images/beers/assets/bottles/cb.png)


When reading the name "Stone Cali-Belgique IPA", "Cali" hints that it is a California-style IPA, and this brew has an undeniable Belgian influence, indicated by the word "Belgique" (which is how Belgium's French-speaking population says the word "Belgian"; the Dutch-speaking Belgians say "België"). We carefully selected a Belgian yeast strain that illuminates a fascinating new aspect of the beer that is otherwise quite simply Stone IPA. The result is both completely new and different, while still being recognizable as a Stone brew—and Stone IPA in particular. Think of it as an otherwise identical twin to Stone IPA that was raised in a Belgian culture. Literally.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ragtop13 on October 12, 2012, 02:46:32 PM
Picked up some when I was in Ohio on business, can't get them around here.  Saving em for Saturday afternoon football.....

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: OhioDave on October 12, 2012, 04:36:36 PM
Picked up some when I was in Ohio on business, can't get them around here.  Saving em for Saturday afternoon football.....



I drank way to many of those in my younger days (ie:underage :shame: ), probably why i can't drink green bottle beer these days.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ragtop13 on October 12, 2012, 06:21:18 PM
yeah me too, lived on them in college.  Saw them when I was in Ohio and brought back the memories....some good....some bad
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 12, 2012, 08:05:49 PM
friday

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/156660_3699581095525_1369869039_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on October 13, 2012, 02:58:45 PM
]

When reading the name "Stone Cali-Belgique IPA", "Cali" hints that it is a California-style IPA, and this brew has an undeniable Belgian influence, indicated by the word "Belgique" (which is how Belgium's French-speaking population says the word "Belgian"; the Dutch-speaking Belgians say "België"). We carefully selected a Belgian yeast strain that illuminates a fascinating new aspect of the beer that is otherwise quite simply Stone IPA. The result is both completely new and different, while still being recognizable as a Stone brew—and Stone IPA in particular. Think of it as an otherwise identical twin to Stone IPA that was raised in a Belgian culture. Literally.

have you actully found this??  i cant find any of this in Sacto..   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 13, 2012, 03:00:50 PM
got it here on the east coast
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on October 15, 2012, 08:39:22 AM
Had it here in Florida...yummy.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 15, 2012, 06:32:24 PM
recovering from a weekend on-call with a good local beah

(http://jacksabbybrewing.com/images/JAB-Hoponius-Union-large.jpg)

Hoponius Union
This lager harmoniously combines lager yeast fermentation and west coast IPA hops. Our India style Pale Lager is like a traditional IPA but with a twist - it’s fermented cold and aged for extended periods. A blend of classic American hops creates a huge tropical fruit and citrusy hop aroma. A dry finish accentuates the pleasant bitterness and hop profile. Hoponius Union uses locally grown dehulled spelt from MA.
OG 15.5 Plato / IBUs 65 / ABV 6.7%
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ftmyerscobra on October 16, 2012, 07:32:50 AM
Yeungling
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2k on October 16, 2012, 08:38:02 AM
Yeungling

Me 2
(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTBupzaWRa2utND-kjb3xzB7El-whi-uN3sGDfenx8ov6YZoGEj) (https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuRtezK6ySlVE4y-yVnFFy-ymm4VYB9Y1xS5mDQd1gaabB4R_7xg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 19, 2012, 07:02:05 PM
another jacks abbey

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/185063_3724549359716_541327632_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ragtop13 on October 24, 2012, 09:13:11 PM
Not Friday yet...but 65%  :bananarock: :bananarock: drink it by shot glass  :drink:
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/24/scottish-brewer-unveils-brewmeister-armageddon-world-strongest-proof-beer/?intcmp=features
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on October 24, 2012, 09:56:50 PM
Not Friday yet...but 65%  :bananarock: :bananarock: drink it by shot glass  :drink:
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/10/24/scottish-brewer-unveils-brewmeister-armageddon-world-strongest-proof-beer/?intcmp=features

If a person doesn't have any hair on his ass I bet that will put it there!!!!  8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 04, 2012, 08:29:08 PM
(http://www.sierranevada.com/beers/images/2010_Beer_Northern.jpg)

The cornerstone of our Harvest series is the beer that started the modern-day fresh hop ale phenomenon in America, our original Harvest Ale.

Created in 1996, Harvest Ale features Cascade and Centennial hops from the Yakima Valley in Eastern Washington. These hops are harvested and shipped as “wet” un-dried hops—the same day they are picked—to our brewery in Chico where our brewers eagerly wait to get them into the brew kettle while their oils and resins are still at their peak
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2k on November 04, 2012, 08:34:22 PM
Suprisingly good....not real sweet


(http://s3.amazonaws.com/user-beer-photos/beer_photos/53399/carolina-strawberry-ale.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 13, 2012, 07:47:06 PM
was too busy working friday

(http://ab.haresrocklots.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ab-brb-racer-x.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 16, 2012, 07:12:10 PM
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/423087_3831703158494_43647086_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on November 18, 2012, 02:57:44 PM
An IPA in a mason jar! Might as well close the thread now, nothing more to see here folks...move along.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on November 19, 2012, 10:07:09 AM
If it's got fruit in it, Don't call it beer!! Call it Dessert!!!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on November 20, 2012, 08:20:49 PM
Hey Rob, we have a very small batch brewery here in town that serves all there beer in mason jars and it pretty good stuff.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 23, 2012, 09:58:03 PM
(http://www.wachusettbrew.com/images/larry22.png)


Publick House Series
Drinkable Imperial.

We teamed up with our friends at the Publick House to create this 7.5% ABV, 85 IBU India Pale Ale, so you can enjoy it with yours.

A.B.V. 7.5% | 85 IBUs

Amarillo, Chinook, Simcoe, Magnum, Centennial hops, American Two Row, Crystal and Munich Malts.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 30, 2012, 06:45:52 PM
(http://www.hoppinfrog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/HopDam-Label2.jpg)

Hop Dam
Some say “bigger is better!”. At Hoppin’ Frog, we built a massive hop dam to handle the enormous amount of hops added to this colossal American Triple I.P.A. An intense experience of citrus and piney hop character is complimented by layers of rich malt flavor. Behold our new standard for hoppy beers.
10% a/v | 94 OG (22.5 °P) | HIGH IBU
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on November 30, 2012, 06:54:00 PM
About three of those would do ya'... :drink: :drink: :drink:

Headed out to imbibe a bit myself...choices are limited here, so it'll be Blue Moon, Adams, or Heiny....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on November 30, 2012, 10:31:10 PM
Mmmm. This is good beer!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 01, 2012, 07:13:59 PM
Nice.....love the Petaluma brews..
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ice6900 on December 02, 2012, 08:37:44 AM
Ok its not friday but this is a must have

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DMFTAnS8uo
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on December 02, 2012, 02:17:53 PM
Ok its not friday but this is a must have

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DMFTAnS8uo

$1,500,,  hope that comes with the frig and the beer   :o
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 02, 2012, 04:58:09 PM
(http://ruckusbrewing.com/main/slides/images/slide2.png)

HOPTIMUS PRIME
Aggressively formulated with five different hop varieties, Hoptimus Prime is then dry hopped for two weeks, ensuring a MASSIVE hop flavor and aroma. Perfectly balanced with three types of malt, Hoptimus Prime is truly the pinnacle of hop flavor.
This Double IPA pairs fantastically with spicy Thai food, Mexican cuisine, or a big ol' bowl of chili.

STYLE:DOUBLE IPA
COLOR:GOLDEN
ABY:9.0%
IBU:92
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on December 02, 2012, 05:25:27 PM
Here is an 8% beverage that goes down all too smoothly.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on December 02, 2012, 09:02:49 PM
Here is an 8% beverage that goes down all too smoothly.....
That is another of my all time favorites!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on December 03, 2012, 07:54:36 PM
My kid said it taste good :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on December 08, 2012, 08:42:08 PM
Another good beer......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 09, 2012, 10:44:22 AM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8258200652_b52b36b0f7_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 09, 2012, 10:51:47 AM
So I'm in Beize, relaxing with my wife on the beach. I order a bucket of their local beers. She tells me they have 3. A light lager (pictured above), a regular and a dark beer. When I get the bucket, one beer is opned for me and the others just "popped". I pour the beer that is open and it is the dark. So I look at the labels. I had ordered one lager, 3 regulars and one dark. All of the bottles are the same. So I call her over and explain that I wanted 3 regulars and one dark, not all dark. "That is what I gave you" she tells me in her Caribbean accent. "But all the labels are the same" I protest. " I know" she replies..."that is how they come". "Soooo, how do I tell which is which?" I inquire. She holds one of each up to the light and says "see how you can see thru this one betta? That is the regular." HAHAHAHA!

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8257130945_fed74bf260_c.jpg)

Back of the bottle...
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8490/8258200300_8dbc2fd919_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on December 09, 2012, 11:18:39 AM
"Soooo, how do I tell which is which?" I inquire. She holds one of each up to the light and says "see how you can see thru this one betta? That is the regular." HAHAHAHA!



Soooo how did the Belize beer hold up to your 'Buds'   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 09, 2012, 12:49:06 PM
Better than Budweiser by far.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 09, 2012, 01:47:38 PM
Red Betty

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8478/8258736788_c02d8c77e8_b.jpg)

AKA Red Racer
6.5% ABV
IBU 80

A style of ale fashioned to survive the long voyage from England to India during the British colonization.
Hops, hops and more hops! This ale has an intense aroma and a long lasting finish.
A beer for the connoisseur, this is the Brewmaster's choice.


Brewed by:
Central City Brewing Company
Surrey B.C.

What's Inside

Malts – UK Maris Otter, Superior Pale Ale Malt, Carastan Crystal Malt

Hops – German Magnum, Centennial, Amarillo, Simcoe
Colour and Clarity

Amber-to-Orange, Bright

Ruby red grapefruit, with depth of malt backbone.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on December 20, 2012, 03:16:40 PM
12/21/12
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 20, 2012, 03:18:18 PM
isnt that a bit strong for you?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 20, 2012, 03:20:53 PM
12/21/12
You go Marty!!! Drinking a beer w/a cork and no mountains I'm proud of you.... don't pay any attention to Neal. ;) ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 20, 2012, 03:24:22 PM
12/21/12
Heh... wait a minute... today is only the 20th (12/20/12)... maybe Neal was right. :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 20, 2012, 03:28:28 PM
i think what marty was getting at is "la fin du monde" translates to "the end of the world"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 20, 2012, 03:42:40 PM
i think what marty was getting at is "la fin du monde" translates to "the end of the world"
       
It's that strong?? :o :smartass: :wiseguy:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 20, 2012, 04:12:20 PM
9%

looks like he stole the pic from wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Fin_du_Monde_(beer)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on December 20, 2012, 04:52:22 PM
I'm very pleased to see that youse guys are still spending an awful lot of time talking about the food of the Gods!This one is still my favourite though. It's probably worth the air fare just to come over and try it.

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o101/ahog88/Landlord.jpg)

BD
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on December 20, 2012, 05:30:57 PM
I know its not Friday yet but instead of "going Postal" I figure I will just start drinking early this weekend  :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: LovemyCVOgirl on December 20, 2012, 07:33:30 PM
If I was you, I would have started on Monday.  :zroflmao:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Phantom309 on December 20, 2012, 07:39:36 PM
I'm not hard to please .... the very few times a case of beer is in order Michelob Lager in a bottle will do me. I don't drink too often but nothing wrong with a good brew once in a while.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 20, 2012, 09:48:27 PM
I'm very pleased to see that youse guys are still spending an awful lot of time talking about the food of the Gods!This one is still my favourite though. It's probably worth the air fare just to come over and try it.

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o101/ahog88/Landlord.jpg)

BD

Nige!  Good to see you here! 

Am now home brewing nectar of the gods & so far very pleased with the results.

How have you been?

Cheers!   :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 21, 2012, 08:24:45 AM
Hey Nige!  :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on December 21, 2012, 09:00:16 AM
Hey Nige, you need to make a trip back to Colorado, I have some great brews and some local bourbon to try out on you.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on December 21, 2012, 12:53:22 PM
It doesnt get any better than Theakys.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on December 21, 2012, 08:02:27 PM
It doesnt get any better than Theakys.

 will have to try   :2vrolijk_21:    http://www.theakstons.co.uk/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: cvobiker on December 22, 2012, 09:17:00 AM
Anyone try the Japanese Green Tea Beer ??  The Sushi Bar i frequent said they are getting this stuff in soon.   

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/70910
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Twolanerider on December 22, 2012, 09:23:57 AM
Anyone try the Japanese Green Tea Beer ??  The Sushi Bar i frequent said they are getting this stuff in soon.   

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/147/70910

I have.  It started as a love/hate relationship.  Ok, hate is too strong.  Make it a "this is weird/love" relationship.  At first it was an unusual thing to have sliding off the tongue.  Once got past the uniqueness though really liked it.  Now it's one of my personal 10 favorites.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: dlaws01 on December 22, 2012, 08:41:46 PM
One of the big drawbacks to living in a smaller town is the lack of variety when it comes to beers.  I have taken a liking to Sam Adams Winter Lager lately.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on January 13, 2013, 10:53:01 AM
Just made a batch of mango/peach juice yesterday. New flavor for MV.
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on January 13, 2013, 04:39:54 PM
One of the big drawbacks to living in a smaller town is the lack of variety when it comes to beers.  I have taken a liking to Sam Adams Winter Lager lately.
I love the Sam Adams Black Lager!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 16, 2013, 04:49:52 AM
Hi Iski, Miker, Talon..... been pretty fine. Working hard putting our summer tours together (finding time for a few beers along the way!). We will be in the good ole US of A from June 18th right through to August 11th so a good few miles to be ridden in that time.

Do you guys get Leffe (Belgian) beers over there. If so I can definitely recommend a few of these.

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o101/ahog88/LeffeBlonde.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BalDeagle on January 16, 2013, 04:54:37 AM
It doesnt get any better than Theakys.

Have to disagree their I'm afraid. A lot of our Microbreweries are turning out some superb ales nowadays and I just don't think the big boys, like Theakstons, can turn their hand (or want to) to some of these specialised offerings.

I just love the range of local beers we have available up here in the North East of England at the moment.

BD
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on January 16, 2013, 08:24:34 AM
Can only agree with you being a CAMRA member but there are a lot of beers that simply do not come up to the mark in either consistancy or quality.
Either that or the publican champions of real ale are buying aged stock ??.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on January 16, 2013, 08:51:34 AM
Hi Iski, Miker, Talon..... been pretty fine. Working hard putting our summer tours together (finding time for a few beers along the way!). We will be in the good ole US of A from June 18th right through to August 11th so a good few miles to be ridden in that time.

Do you guys get Leffe (Belgian) beers over there. If so I can definitely recommend a few of these.

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o101/ahog88/LeffeBlonde.jpg)

ive had it in canada, not sure that i have seen it locally
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 16, 2013, 09:18:13 AM
Yup...it is here...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 16, 2013, 11:57:42 PM
Hi Iski, Miker, Talon..... been pretty fine. Working hard putting our summer tours together (finding time for a few beers along the way!). We will be in the good ole US of A from June 18th right through to August 11th so a good few miles to be ridden in that time.

Do you guys get Leffe (Belgian) beers over there. If so I can definitely recommend a few of these.

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o101/ahog88/LeffeBlonde.jpg)

St. Sebastian is a favorite.  Also some Abbey Ales.  Any recommendations give me a welcome excuse to shop at Ye Olde Beer Emporium.

Am brewing an English style ale currently.  Should be ready to drink in about 2 weeks. 

 :drink: :drink:  Cheers!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: braymond52 on January 17, 2013, 04:03:25 PM
My favorite beer is a local micro-brew called African Amber, which is brewed by Mac and Jacks Brewing here in the greater Seattle area.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: phato1 on January 18, 2013, 07:24:06 PM
My personal favorite. I have to internet order and have shipped to the east coast from Big sky brewing out of Montana.

About to have a few this evening.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on January 18, 2013, 10:00:48 PM
Tonight

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8326/8393135405_903258fecf_c.jpg)

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8471/8393135569_5a103c50d6_c.jpg)



Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on January 20, 2013, 03:25:52 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8398766041_dee939a4af_c.jpg)

Not as Hoppy as they claim to me.....

The nitty-gritty, for all you beer nerds:
Original Gravity: 17.0° Plato; 1.068
IBUs: 85
Alcohol by Volume: 7.9%
2-row Pale, Munich, Carapils, Caramel and Chocolate Malts
Galena and Columbus Hops, dry-hopped with Columbus

Copious amounts of potent, high Alpha hops are manhandled into this beer at a rate of approximately 1.4 pounds per 31 gallon barrel. The enamel on your teeth is *probably* still safe with this beer, but we can’t make any guarantees.

In addition to the otherwise ridiculous amount of hops and the elevated alcohol content, we built in a sturdy malt character to balance things out
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on January 21, 2013, 12:34:47 PM
Mmmmm, hydraulic sammitch... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: braymond52 on January 24, 2013, 05:15:45 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8398766041_dee939a4af_c.jpg)

Not as Hoppy as they claim to me.....

The nitty-gritty, for all you beer nerds:
Original Gravity: 17.0° Plato; 1.068
IBUs: 85
Alcohol by Volume: 7.9%
2-row Pale, Munich, Carapils, Caramel and Chocolate Malts
Galena and Columbus Hops, dry-hopped with Columbus

Copious amounts of potent, high Alpha hops are manhandled into this beer at a rate of approximately 1.4 pounds per 31 gallon barrel. The enamel on your teeth is *probably* still safe with this beer, but we can’t make any guarantees.

In addition to the otherwise ridiculous amount of hops and the elevated alcohol content, we built in a sturdy malt character to balance things out

I was surprised to see this picture!  Diamond Knot Brewing is just a couple miles from my house.  They have a brewpub down in Mukilteo too.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on January 29, 2013, 11:39:20 AM
Been supporting my local economy, drinking local beers from Odel's, Big Beaver, Grims, Fort Collins and New Belgum breweries. So many local brews yet to drink!  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Hugh Janis on January 30, 2013, 11:36:27 AM
Been supporting my local economy, drinking local beers from Odel's, Big Beaver, Grims, Fort Collins and New Belgum breweries. So many local brews yet to drink!  :2vrolijk_21:  :drink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y09YOkVmGg0
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 30, 2013, 02:31:04 PM
I've kind of gotten hooked on these lately...even got the glasses for Xmas!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Midnight Rider on January 30, 2013, 02:34:44 PM
This is a good one too...it's a lot different than the "regular" stuff...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 30, 2013, 06:53:31 PM
All set for the game sunday!!!!  :pepper: :cucumber: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on January 30, 2013, 07:20:28 PM
All set for the game sunday!!!!  :pepper: :cucumber: :bananarock:

Get out there and make some beer would ya!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 30, 2013, 11:25:50 PM
Get out there and make some beer would ya!  :drink:

I still have a bit of the Black Rye IPA I did a couple of months ago, got to have some reserves  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on January 31, 2013, 12:12:50 AM
This beer sucks ;D :huepfenlol2:

Not really...its Very good!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2013, 08:03:29 AM
Today is Friday & it is Groundhog Day Eve.

http://www.calendar-365.com/holidays/2013.html (http://www.calendar-365.com/holidays/2013.html)

Plan any beer drinking activities early - you do not want to let the holidays sneak up on you & find you unaware, thirsty, and woefully beerless.  There is also something happening on Sunday.

 :drink: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Wild Card on February 01, 2013, 02:36:56 PM
It's Friday and I've got Dogfish Head's 60, 75, 90 and 120 minute IPAs lined up for tonight.  Hello, weekend!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 01, 2013, 02:43:51 PM
nice selection
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 01, 2013, 09:09:23 PM
after that list of dogfish i decided to try

(http://www.theperfectlyhappyman.com/uploads/dogfish-head-burton-baton.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Johnnie Nap on February 02, 2013, 07:42:24 AM
It's Friday and I've got Dogfish Head's 60, 75, 90 and 120 minute IPAs lined up for tonight.  Hello, weekend!

Wow do you have a ez way to get 120 its not available here too often.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Wild Card on February 05, 2013, 11:06:29 AM
after that list of dogfish i decided to try

(http://www.theperfectlyhappyman.com/uploads/dogfish-head-burton-baton.jpg)

How was that Burton?  I've been tempted to pick it up. 

Wow do you have a ez way to get 120 its not available here too often.

I do.  It's on our shelves in the Chicago area pretty regularly.  At $10 - $13 a bottle, it doesn't go too fast. 

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 05, 2013, 12:08:03 PM
How was that Burton?  I've been tempted to pick it up. 

I do.  It's on our shelves in the Chicago area pretty regularly.  At $10 - $13 a bottle, it doesn't go too fast. 



was very good.  when i can get 120 its about $12/bottle if i see it i grab it
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: JR on February 05, 2013, 06:37:01 PM
was very good.  when i can get 120 its about $12/bottle if i see it i grab it

Wooha, $12/bottle? Must be a great tasting beer and at 18% Alcohol by volume, you won't need many! :drink: :drink: :drink: :huepfenlol2:

 :bananarock:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 05, 2013, 07:24:30 PM
its a special occasion beer, last time i saw 4 on the shelf i bought them all
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 08, 2013, 09:40:07 PM
had the last burton baton tonight

now into the jameson
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 10, 2013, 03:35:35 PM
Wooha, $12/bottle? Must be a great tasting beer and at 18% Alcohol by volume, you won't need many! :drink: :drink: :drink: :huepfenlol2:

 :bananarock:

Have to admit, I tried one about 3-4 years ago and hated it. My beer snobery taste buds are always changing so I may have to revisit this one someday.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 12, 2013, 07:06:55 PM
its friday somewhere right?

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/60779_4272875907537_1996961606_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on February 12, 2013, 09:33:13 PM
its friday somewhere right?

(http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/60779_4272875907537_1996961606_n.jpg)

Nice to see our local microbrew making across the country! :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on February 17, 2013, 09:49:48 AM
 :2vrolijk_21:

 Good stuff
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 17, 2013, 12:33:13 PM
Brewed an English style ale a few weeks ago.  Dry hopped with Kent Golding.  One of the better homebrews that I have attempted.  :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 17, 2013, 05:08:36 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v478/iskifreelee/D79B517D-8C87-433E-8BDD-67038A098ACD-4751-000008B6FE4653A6_zps971fdfee.jpg)
Homebrewed English Ale.
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 18, 2013, 06:54:57 AM
Looking good Iski!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 18, 2013, 10:36:14 AM
Thanks Rob! 

Am still doing partial boils but am having good success. 

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: murphy on February 18, 2013, 10:38:50 AM
I had a partial boil once... it rapidly grew into a full one... Doctor lanced it, butt I couldn't sit properly for a week!


 :nervous:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 18, 2013, 10:56:19 AM
That could make you.....

hop.
 :P




Daytona is just around the corner
(http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/Bike-Week-2-024.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on February 18, 2013, 07:51:11 PM
I had a partial boil once... it rapidly grew into a full one... Doctor lanced it, butt I couldn't sit properly for a week!


 :nervous:
;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 19, 2013, 09:54:38 AM
Thanks Rob! 

Am still doing partial boils but am having good success. 

 :drink:

Hey, good is good!  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 19, 2013, 03:43:30 PM
Yeah.  One of the best hobbies I ever started & so far, all drinkable.

Have found 3-4 types I really enjoy & am now exploring others.  Am thinking about a Belgian Tripel or a Belgian style Ale next.

 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on March 01, 2013, 07:49:04 PM
Hey!! .....its Friday....anyone have any beverage suggestions for the weekend?   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Lever on March 01, 2013, 08:09:08 PM
blue moon is a good wheat flavored   ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 03, 2013, 06:43:32 PM

Budweiser accused of putting actual real beer in their recycled canned water or some damn thing.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/03/anhueser-busch-ads_n_2802588.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/03/anhueser-busch-ads_n_2802588.html)

NEW YORK, March 3 (Reuters) - Budweiser-maker Anheuser-Busch InBev defended itself against allegations it is watering down its alcoholic drinks by taking out full-page advertisements in newspapers across the United States.

The company was placing ads in more than 10 newspapers nationally, a representative of Anheuser-Busch said on Sunday. The ads featured a picture of a can of drinking water below the caption, "They must have tested one of these." Anheuser-Busch donates water to the American Red Cross.

Beer consumers have filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the company of mislabeling the alcohol content of the brands Budweiser, Michelob, Michelob Ultra, Hurricane High Gravity Lager, King Cobra, Busch Ice, Natural Ice, Bud Ice, Bud Light Platinum and Bud Light Lime.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 06, 2013, 07:52:38 PM
(http://lagunitas.com//wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Lagunitas-Censored.png)

ive been censored
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on March 06, 2013, 10:38:40 PM
(http://lagunitas.com//wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Lagunitas-Censored.png)

ive been censored

 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on March 06, 2013, 11:51:43 PM
Beer and a game :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: tompen on March 07, 2013, 08:12:18 AM
I just tried this. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: screaminCVO on March 07, 2013, 11:14:29 AM
Moose Drool......1 of the best yet. A good reason to ride to Montanna or Idaho......haven't seen it any closer to home.........:drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on March 30, 2013, 02:50:00 PM
TWO Thumbs up!   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:    Trader Joes sells it!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on April 05, 2013, 11:42:16 PM
Mmmmmmmm.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on April 13, 2013, 03:27:39 PM
I was at Green Flash Brewing Company in San Diego and brought home a bottle of Tripple 9.7%!  :drink:  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 13, 2013, 07:57:54 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/540123_4545997815414_2124087663_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: phato1 on April 13, 2013, 08:55:08 PM
Moose Drool......1 of the best yet. A good reason to ride to Montanna or Idaho......haven't seen it any closer to home.........:drink:


I get it shipped fight to my door here in CT -- of course the shipping charges are almost as much as the beer - but that is some good stuff.

Actually having one right now  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: screaminCVO on April 15, 2013, 07:21:18 PM

I get it shipped fight to my door here in CT -- of course the shipping charges are almost as much as the beer - but that is some good stuff.

Actually having one right now  :2vrolijk_21:
WOW......that's just cruel punishment!!!! Enjoy!! :beerchug: Don't think they will deliver up North.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 22, 2013, 07:53:26 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/936670_4584520578459_505475721_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: longlast on April 26, 2013, 09:21:19 AM
 :2vrolijk_21:

http://www.livecanny.com/Main.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on April 26, 2013, 09:25:38 AM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on April 30, 2013, 11:22:49 PM
Interesting......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 14, 2013, 09:07:46 PM
havent posted here in a while

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMv2iVxCYAAVBQh.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on June 17, 2013, 02:36:17 PM
http://www.timothy-taylor.co.uk

A grand pint of Landlord.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 17, 2013, 07:50:18 PM
Yummy hydraulic sammich!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on June 18, 2013, 01:54:18 PM
Couldn't wait until Friday......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on June 18, 2013, 02:07:46 PM
That's good stuff out there the WTF...but it's gonna take a little more down here to shake off this Tuesday...oy vey! :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Cosmic Charlie on June 21, 2013, 08:45:31 PM
Miller HD
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Talon on June 26, 2013, 12:02:16 PM
 ;)
http://devour.com/video/how-to-open-a-beer/ (http://devour.com/video/how-to-open-a-beer/)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Big-Aye on June 26, 2013, 08:53:07 PM
A tall cold Bintang before tucking into some pork ribs @ Sang Ria in Bali
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hdblackice2007 on June 26, 2013, 09:06:45 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: brwk on June 27, 2013, 09:09:59 AM
Tell us how u really feel  :laugh:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on July 04, 2013, 12:16:16 PM
Miller HD
  I used to work for Miller/Coors. I've got several of the MillerLt MGD collector Harley Beer Cans. Haven't seen one of those here yet? I've got a neet sign though. Still got connections  8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on July 04, 2013, 01:53:43 PM
Very nice cave Kenny!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: brwk on July 04, 2013, 03:38:16 PM
 :2vrolijk_21: WOW, I agree, NICE cave  :biggthumpup:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on July 04, 2013, 10:13:55 PM
Very nice cave Kenny!!!!
Thank you Sir  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 05Train on July 04, 2013, 10:47:39 PM
Slumming tonight with Rolling Rock. 


Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: KennyC on July 05, 2013, 08:34:50 PM
:2vrolijk_21: WOW, I agree, NICE cave  :biggthumpup:
[/quoteThanks  ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on July 26, 2013, 07:22:29 PM
its friiiiiiiiiiiiiiiday

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/969748_10200112500002667_910809390_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 05Train on July 26, 2013, 08:31:39 PM
Flying Dog Raging Bitch with a Nub Maduro here. 


Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on July 26, 2013, 09:00:14 PM
Why is this picture on a beer thread?......well I will tell you...... saw this in the parking lot on the way into the local pub for a beer after work.....had to take a picture of it.....saw an acquaintence who rides and asked him what he thought of the "decorations" on it.....he laughs and tells me it is his daughters car.....was true....she was inside the pub waiting for him to buy a round. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 26, 2013, 11:58:53 PM
Drank copious amounts of my homebrew Big Sky Ale (beer in my avatar pic) tonight in a failed attempt to drain a keg to make room for the next batch, ready to keg tomorrow.  Saturday will endeavor to persevere to be more successful in said venture.  

Happy Friday!

 :drink:


Rogue mkes mighty fine brews.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 02, 2013, 07:17:42 PM
(https://sphotos-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/579597_10200148707107822_62270219_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 05Train on August 02, 2013, 07:37:27 PM
Magic Hat #9. 

Good stuff.


Sent from my iPad, probably while I'm pooping.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Steve_G on August 04, 2013, 11:17:14 AM
If you happen to come to Custer for the Sturgis Rally, we have a micro brewery downtown called "Bitter Ester's"
Some good IPAs etc.  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 09, 2013, 07:33:19 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1002490_10200182039541112_352999477_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on August 09, 2013, 11:00:51 PM
This is really good!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on August 10, 2013, 12:51:30 AM
This is really good!

REALLY good!!!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on August 16, 2013, 07:06:08 PM
Now here is 24 ozs of excitement.....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 16, 2013, 07:24:03 PM
Now here is 24 ozs of excitement.....
That's good "ole skool" :drink: right there. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on August 16, 2013, 08:12:36 PM
That's good "ole skool" :drink: right there. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Yuck    :puke:     !!!!   har~  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 16, 2013, 08:17:07 PM
Yuck    :puke:     !!!!   har~  spyder
:huepfenlol2: Come on Spyder you know way back when you've had your share of PBR's... as long as they are ice cold they aren't that bad. Or maybe I'm just thinking about/remembering back when I was sneaking/stealing beer and only thing available were "Schllitz, PBR, Carling Black Label, and a few others.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on August 16, 2013, 08:33:05 PM
:huepfenlol2: Come on Spyder you know way back when you've had your share of PBR's... as long as they are ice cold they aren't that bad. Or maybe I'm just thinking about/remembering back when I was sneaking/stealing beer and only thing available were "Schllitz, PBR, Carling Black Label, and a few others.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Well..........I do admit to drinking Black Label's in Nam HOT after sitting on pallets in the sun....but, HEY, it was better than nothing.  (and much better than a PBR if not iced-cold.  Now, the ole Ba-muy-ba (33) Vietnamese beer...that was not even up to PBR standards....oh, my liver.  har.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TinSpinner on August 17, 2013, 06:45:27 PM
Well..........I do admit to drinking Black Label's in Nam HOT

Had a few hot Black Labels a couple of years ago in Africa, I didn't know they were still around until then. We had been stalking eland in Zimbabwe and had been out in the bush all day, on our way back in we bought some from a villager, actually just traded some cigarettes for a couple of six packs. They had been sitting outside and were quite warm too. Sure took a long time to get back to camp that night and boy my head hurt the next morning!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on August 17, 2013, 06:51:29 PM
Had a few hot Black Labels a couple of years ago in Africa, I didn't know they were still around until then. We had been stalking eland in Zimbabwe and had been out in the bush all day, on our way back in we bought some from a villager, actually just traded some cigarettes for a couple of six packs. They had been sitting outside and were quite warm too. Sure took a long time to get back to camp that night and boy my head hurt the next morning!
Funny!  At least they were not in the old steel cans that would rust in the tropics before you could say 'Hey Mable, how 'bout a Black Label'.  har.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TinSpinner on August 17, 2013, 07:17:57 PM
One more Black Label story before I get accused of thread jacking. There used to be a Carling brewery in Atlanta, went on a tour there with a group while I was at GA Tech. That same night one of the workers drowned in a vat of wort. We all joked that at least he went out with a buzz!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2k on August 18, 2013, 08:48:19 AM
Now here is 24 ozs of excitement.....

Commonly called a 'Stovepipe' round these parts
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2k on August 18, 2013, 02:11:20 PM

I'm sure you guys from the Mid-West have seen these, had my first guzzle in Sturgis, really good!!

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT1OnuZLkgvJh05XOOKT4sP92y0zQ1JgtNbkWXssqmBWFa3pz-S)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on August 23, 2013, 05:53:18 PM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on August 23, 2013, 06:24:44 PM
I got nuthin' to add today... We're in the POOL and hittin' the HARD STUFF!

HEY... this is the FIRST  :sunny: DAY here in like two months... Give me a BREAK!

Ken
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 23, 2013, 06:30:15 PM
I got nuthin' to add today... We're in the POOL and hittin' the HARD STUFF!

HEY... this is the FIRST  :sunny: DAY here in like two months... Give me a BREAK!

Ken
Enjoy :drink:... I will be expecting upside down pictures shortly. ;) :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: North Georgia Hawg on August 23, 2013, 06:42:36 PM
Enjoy :drink:... I will be expecting upside down pictures shortly. ;) :D :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

LOL, d00d! Sorry, no upside-down pics... that would mean the iPad is underwater... and these SOBs ain't waterproof!

Oh wait... no... I'd be right side UP, yeah? I'm so confused... and I'm still on my first (albeit LARGE...) cocktail! This can't be good...

Ken
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on August 23, 2013, 06:51:41 PM
LOL, d00d! Sorry, no upside-down pics... that would mean the iPad is underwater... and these SOBs ain't waterproof!

Oh wait... no... I'd be right side UP, yeah? I'm so confused... and I'm still on my first (albeit LARGE...) cocktail! This can't be good...

Ken
Good ain't always fun... just be safe and enjoy :drink: :beerchug:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TinSpinner on August 23, 2013, 10:22:31 PM
Red Hare Brewing Co., Marietta GA, local to me. Their Long Day Lager is worth a try, did the trick for me tonight before, during, and after mowing the lawn.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MIKEYTEE on August 23, 2013, 11:54:36 PM
I'm having a few Mike's Apple Pies. Need o be sure they are fit for MV next month.   ;)
Mike
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 24, 2013, 11:02:14 AM
didnt post this last night but

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1240324_10200272971254348_1852953013_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on August 24, 2013, 12:09:57 PM
That looks to be big enough to hurt me.  :nervous:  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 25, 2013, 11:08:26 AM
didnt post this last night but

...you're killing me...  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 06, 2013, 07:42:21 PM
(https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1185353_10200343776664439_570578700_n.jpg)

(https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1231547_10200343776944446_317224328_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on September 06, 2013, 07:49:49 PM
 :beerchug: :drink:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on October 04, 2013, 09:10:04 PM
Local beer in a frozen Austrailian mug.....life's good ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on October 04, 2013, 09:16:40 PM
Local beer in a frozen Austrailian mug.....life's good ;D
:2vrolijk_21: Nothing like a personalized mug to enjoy it in. :beerchug:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 04, 2013, 09:29:42 PM
:2vrolijk_21: Nothing like a personalized mug to enjoy it in. :beerchug:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Like this maybe?
(http://www.beerfestboots.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6/image/490x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/b/e/beer_babe_blank/1-Liter-Beer-Babe--33.jpg)

Happy Friday Dood!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on October 04, 2013, 09:43:50 PM
Like this maybe?
(http://www.beerfestboots.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6/image/490x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/b/e/beer_babe_blank/1-Liter-Beer-Babe--33.jpg)

Happy Friday Dood!   :drink:
Nice!!!! Maybe it's Friday.. I've had a busy week... and that picture reminds me of so many places to be "refreshed" from... ok... enough said. ;) :D :drink:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: spydglide on October 04, 2013, 09:55:21 PM
Like this maybe?
(http://www.beerfestboots.com/media/catalog/product/cache/6/image/490x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/b/e/beer_babe_blank/1-Liter-Beer-Babe--33.jpg)

Looks Yummy!  That mug might be hard to handle.. :nervous:...top heavy?  har.  spyder
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 05, 2013, 01:55:55 AM
 :drink:

It has a nice head on it, even though technically there is no head on it.   ;D

No comment as to any hidden meanings there, good beer as well as good 'other stuff' is in the eye of the beer holder.  8)

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 05, 2013, 03:11:21 PM
Local beer in a frozen Austrailian mug.....life's good ;D


 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 05, 2013, 06:38:50 PM
RED IPA and the RED SOX in the post season
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 06, 2013, 08:52:58 AM
Dry hopped my Fixed Gear today.  Drank this one at Lakeshore in Milwaukee liked it & decided to brew my own.  Will be ready in a little less than 2 weeks, looks like a very good one.  Should finish 10% ABV, very hoppy.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on October 09, 2013, 05:34:48 PM
Its Friday somewhere
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on October 09, 2013, 07:13:30 PM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 09, 2013, 08:53:43 PM
Tried this tonight.  Very good.

(http://www.worldbeercollection.com/sites/default/files/styles/beer-large/public/beer/photo/Sierra_Nevada_Tumbler.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on October 11, 2013, 11:14:52 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on October 18, 2013, 06:16:56 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on October 18, 2013, 07:34:17 PM
:2vrolijk_21:
:huepfenlol2:  :drink: :beerchug: :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 19, 2013, 10:40:28 AM
(http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_large/hash/71/fa/IMG_2063_0.JPG?itok=mMwACDus)

"Inspired by the energy and audacity of the fixed gear courier, Lakefront Brewery ran smack into this arresting creation. Fixed Gear is a big, bold American red ale. It pours a glaring crimson tone with a rocky white head and a brilliant floral-citrus aroma, thanks to an aggressive dry hopping. Its immodest, malty spine and intrepid caramel flavors blow in via gratuitous amounts of 2-row pale and dark caramel malts. A balanced citrus bite comes from Chinook and Cascade hops followed shortly by mild, fruity esters from the ale yeast. Weighing in at a mean 6.8% ABV and 54 IBU's, this one's got an attitude."
 http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/beer/year-round/fixed-gear#sthash.KzlE1ITL.dpuf (http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/beer/year-round/fixed-gear#sthash.KzlE1ITL.dpuf)

Will be kegging this one sometime this weekend.  Prost! 
 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 22, 2013, 07:25:42 PM
taken last friday

(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1003217_10200571075106758_1167744182_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 22, 2013, 07:26:42 PM
sat (just ignore the glass of wine)

(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1385869_10200576044750996_1213392121_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 22, 2013, 07:27:09 PM
and sun

(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1065_10200582372029174_735353851_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ChopperPilot on October 27, 2013, 12:43:23 PM
Just finished bottling a 82 IBU IPA, I think this one is going to be a winner.  Will know more about how it comes out in a few weeks.

Also, tried the Firestone double IPA, it was excellent!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 22, 2013, 07:05:36 PM
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1425736_10200786316367655_710812325_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on November 22, 2013, 07:58:35 PM
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1425736_10200786316367655_710812325_n.jpg)


I frequent their brewery often!   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:  YUMMY!   8)

Imperial Red Ale on tap is delish!   :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 23, 2013, 02:44:26 PM
My home made hop spider.  Serves same basic function as a grain bag.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 23, 2013, 02:46:00 PM
Close up.  Using a long handle spoon to push hops down & stir.  Worked very well, first time used was today.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 27, 2013, 09:38:04 AM
(http://beerwhiskeyandbrotherhood.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/tg.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on December 05, 2013, 10:15:52 PM
Friday came a day early, this was just released this week and I saw it in the store tonight so I had to give it a try as I am a huge fan of Lagunitas beer's......it is really good!,,,
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Trapperdog on December 05, 2013, 10:28:42 PM
Friday came a day early, this was just released this week and I saw it in the store tonight so I had to give it a try as I am a huge fan of Lagunitas beer's......it is really good!,,,
I had to look up the meaning of perihelial
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on December 05, 2013, 10:52:39 PM
I had to look up the meaning of perihelial
:huepfenlol2:   So did eye!!! :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 06, 2013, 09:23:32 AM
:huepfenlol2:   So did eye!!! :huepfenlol2:

Aye did too.  You bastiges could have posted the definition, but no, I had to go look it up also.   ;D

Happy Friday!   :drink:

(http://drinks.seriouseats.com/images/2011/12/20111208-christmas-beer-st-bernardus.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Trapperdog on December 06, 2013, 12:57:37 PM
Aye did too.  You bastiges could have posted the definition, but no, I had to go look it up also.   ;D

Happy Friday!   :drink:
And it seems odd that the perihelion occurs during the dead of winter just after the winter solstice. Apparently having something to do with the curve of the analemma.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: miker on December 06, 2013, 01:31:09 PM
No duh!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 06, 2013, 02:08:39 PM
Scientifically testing the effects of beer on the perihelial & analemma.

(http://www.posters57.com/images/categories/THREE-STOOGES-BEER-POSTER(1).jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Trapperdog on December 06, 2013, 04:36:55 PM
Scientifically testing the effects of beer on the perihelial & analemma.

(http://www.posters57.com/images/categories/THREE-STOOGES-BEER-POSTER(1).jpg)
Now that there explains it all.  :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on December 06, 2013, 09:08:45 PM
Now that there explains it all.  :)
Maybe this explains it better........ The fine print on the  Hairy Eyeball Ale :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Trapperdog on December 06, 2013, 10:03:39 PM
Maybe this explains it better........ The fine print on the  Hairy Eyeball Ale :huepfenlol2:
Ahhh, nothing like the fresh breast of a new year....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2013, 03:59:59 AM
So far like all the Lagunitas brews.  Have not tried Hairy Eyeball.  Yet. Great label.   :2vrolijk_21:

Brewed a new one called Emperor's Head - another Red Ale IPA. Ready in about a month or so.  Noticed  new wide mouth glass carboys from Northern Brewer - 6.5 & 5 gl - in latest catalogue.  Things that make me go hmmmmmmmm, maybe?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DDavidson on December 07, 2013, 04:08:53 PM
Wiki Wiki Wiki -
Quote
Currently, the Earth reaches perihelion in early January, approximately 14 days after the December Solstice. At perihelion, the Earth's center is about 0.98329 astronomical units (AU) or 147,098,070 kilometers (about 91,402,500 miles) from the Sun's center.

 :soapbox: I think this means we can drink 1 if we apply SPF-10 protection but a whole six-pack with SPF-50 protection!   :bananarock: Yes?   :nixweiss: No?

More than a few and my earth starts wobbling on it's axis.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 07, 2013, 06:30:14 PM
Drink 'em if you gottem.  If we are that close to the center of the sun, I had better stock up, just in case.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on December 07, 2013, 10:37:02 PM
I liked this.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 10, 2013, 05:07:31 PM
So far like all the Lagunitas brews.  Have not tried Hairy Eyeball.  Yet. Great label.   :2vrolijk_21:

Brewed a new one called Emperor's Head - another Red Ale IPA. Ready in about a month or so.  Noticed  new wide mouth glass carboys from Northern Brewer - 6.5 & 5 gl - in latest catalogue.  Things that make me go hmmmmmmmm, maybe?

Before you buy any let me know. Not sure if mine are wide or not but I accidentally bought 2 extra this month....wonder how that happened.... :drink: :drink: :nixweiss:

(6 gallon ones)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 10, 2013, 05:07:58 PM
I liked this.

What about the beer?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 11, 2013, 05:14:23 AM
Before you buy any let me know. Not sure if mine are wide or not but I accidentally bought 2 extra this month....wonder how that happened.... :drink: :drink: :nixweiss:

(6 gallon ones)

Am out of shelf space now on brew equipment.  How did that happen?   ::) 

Next purchase is another corny, takes up less room, & I "need" another one.   8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on December 11, 2013, 06:46:10 PM
Am out of shelf space now on brew equipment.  How did that happen?   ::) 

Next purchase is another corny, takes up less room, & I "need" another one.   8)


Got one of those too..... :drink: I'll send ya a pm.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on December 13, 2013, 08:40:03 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 14, 2013, 06:31:10 PM
(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/270059_373680046057214_1349857743_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on December 19, 2013, 10:10:47 PM
Friday is early again  ;D
Hoptologist double IPA :-*
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on January 04, 2014, 09:55:15 AM
If your ever in SoCal, Craft Brewery is a worthy stop. http://craftbrewingcompany.com/
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on January 04, 2014, 09:56:09 AM
...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on January 04, 2014, 09:57:46 AM
...good place to be after work or a hard day of riding.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on January 10, 2014, 10:37:38 PM
Had a Belgium tonight, YUMMMM.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on January 17, 2014, 08:23:49 PM
 :nervous:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on January 17, 2014, 09:19:45 PM
JD and Apple Cider in my special mug :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on January 17, 2014, 09:23:08 PM
Oops let me see if I can fix this
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on January 17, 2014, 09:23:28 PM
your looking a bit tipsy Marty
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on January 17, 2014, 09:25:19 PM
I give up  :nervous: I'm just gonna drink it  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on January 17, 2014, 09:27:09 PM
your looking a bit tipsy Marty
maybe you can upright my mug before I spill  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on January 17, 2014, 09:33:24 PM
I give up  :nervous: I'm just gonna drink it  :drink:
I gotcha... damn if I want you to spill it before you drink it. :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: martys on January 17, 2014, 09:42:21 PM
I gotcha... damn if I want you to spill it before you drink it. :D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Thanks Dood :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: OBB on January 17, 2014, 09:51:07 PM
This is the beer drinking thread right??  :P



*** disclaimer*** Do not watch with a mouth full of your favorite Fri Night beverage. I'm not responsible for your monitor :orange:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56duVYLsd4Q
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 18, 2014, 04:39:03 AM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on February 07, 2014, 08:26:07 PM
Logic....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Steve_G on February 07, 2014, 08:50:29 PM
I likes it! :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 14, 2014, 08:45:06 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on February 16, 2014, 10:06:33 AM
Brewed #124 yesterday. A Pliney The Elder clone. I got the recipe here: https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/attachments/0000/6351/doubleIPA.pdf

I was telling Hugh that making wine is so much easier! Takes about 2 hours tops to make wine from start to bottle. This was towards the end of a 6 hour brew session for only 5 gallons AND it was BIAB style. My efficiency isn't the greatest with BIAB I think I will go back to using my mash tun and doing 10 gallons at a time. Not seeing the time savings.
(https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/attachments/0000/6351/doubleIPA.pdf)

Here it is after pitching the yeast and rocking the carboy to aerate (that's my Merlot on the left waiting till bottling day).
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/12564995274_b82e90ff9e_c.jpg)

And here it is this morning fermenting away after about 12 hours.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3784/12564688454_294fb568b7_b.jpg)


For you guys that keg, here is an easy way to clean your tap lines and taps. I still take my taps apart every few months depending on usage but never see anything to speak of that needs internal cleaning.

Go to Lowes or HD and snag a $9 pump up garden sprayer. Clean it good with some PBW or OXY clean.

Remove OEM spray tip. Thread a 'Liquid Out" post from a keg onto pump. Add your favorite cleaner, pump to pressure, remove beer line from keg and attach to "liquid out" post, open tap and catch cleaning solution in a glass or pitcher. Just run enough to get thru the line good. Let that sit in the line for a 5 mins, then repeat. I use one pump bottle per tap.

If I have a keg ready to hook back up, I just flush the beer line with beer then proceed as normal. If not, I flush the cleaner from the line with a sanitizing solution like no rinse Star San and let that sit in the kegerator until the next keg is ready.

No need to waste CO2 and a lot of product using another keg.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/12550480494_c6dbf7f871_c.jpg)

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on February 16, 2014, 02:49:21 PM
Few Fridays ago
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on February 16, 2014, 02:50:30 PM
More recent
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on February 16, 2014, 02:51:34 PM
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: krypto2011 on February 16, 2014, 05:43:39 PM
Yummy new Sam
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 16, 2014, 05:44:25 PM
Yummy new Sam


still havent tried it, what did you think?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: krypto2011 on February 16, 2014, 05:46:20 PM

still havent tried it, what did you think?

Very good, a lot like a UFO white or blue moon. Different for a Sam product in my opinion.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 26, 2014, 03:33:04 PM
After a few beers, they all feel the same anyway...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on February 28, 2014, 08:00:01 PM
Commerative brew
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on March 17, 2014, 08:17:54 PM
Happy Saint Patrick's day

Happy St. Patrick's Day back at ya. We are party ready here...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on March 18, 2014, 10:04:19 AM
...party on  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on March 21, 2014, 09:44:49 PM
...
 :drink:
Happy Friday
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 21, 2014, 09:48:17 PM
 :drink:


(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/p526x296/1975234_10201436806109492_727079966_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on March 22, 2014, 11:41:13 PM
Found this today and had to try it... Pretty good :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on March 28, 2014, 07:56:54 PM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: harleydave on April 10, 2014, 10:16:39 AM
Try this.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/video/drink-cow-urine-174000558.html
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Harley88 on April 10, 2014, 11:32:35 AM
I will stick with Beer :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on April 10, 2014, 01:46:33 PM
I will stick with Beer :drink:

I'm with you Gene....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 18, 2014, 07:34:35 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10171082_10201579404554364_5721608870842693230_n.jpg?oh=a823b992124adcc75570840ac8a3763c&oe=53DB9F58&__gda__=1404879600_a17ac562808f3576acec49155b2a3fe8)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on April 19, 2014, 01:25:12 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10171082_10201579404554364_5721608870842693230_n.jpg?oh=a823b992124adcc75570840ac8a3763c&oe=53DB9F58&__gda__=1404879600_a17ac562808f3576acec49155b2a3fe8)
:2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2k on April 19, 2014, 07:53:56 AM
Try this.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/video/drink-cow-urine-174000558.html

Strange way to have to collect it. Wonder if they ever get any brown ice cubes?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BT on April 29, 2014, 10:06:55 PM
Parallel 49 Brewing..............Black Hops, Cascadian Dark Lager........ :2vrolijk_21: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 05, 2014, 08:40:44 AM
was in ottawa last week and found a nice IPA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 09, 2014, 05:43:44 PM
Happy Beer Friday!   :drink:

(http://a.gifb.in/1236162429_squirrel_drinking_guinness.gif)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on May 09, 2014, 06:38:05 PM
Happy Beer Friday!   :drink:

(http://a.gifb.in/1236162429_squirrel_drinking_guinness.gif)
:beerchug:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 09, 2014, 08:31:19 PM
(http://beerstreetjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Sierra-Nevada-Hoptimum-Label.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on June 17, 2014, 09:54:14 PM
Is it Friday yet? :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 20, 2014, 07:10:37 PM
(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/s526x395/10418416_10201931245670172_2009051088088294248_n.jpg)


Idletyme IPA
Crop Bistro & Brewery
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on June 21, 2014, 12:01:09 AM
Home from work....sun going down....time for a bottle of "Hair of the Bear"
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Rooster on June 21, 2014, 11:04:26 AM
Home from work....sun going down....time for a bottle of "Hair of the Bear"
I like the name Russ enjoy. :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on June 21, 2014, 10:33:17 PM
Yummy...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on June 21, 2014, 10:34:09 PM
Fear the dark......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on June 27, 2014, 06:09:39 PM
I just got this beer dildo to keep my bottled beer cold.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on June 27, 2014, 06:14:57 PM
Ya put it in the freezer for 45 minutes and insert into the bottle and says its last for a couple of hours.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on June 27, 2014, 06:23:35 PM
I just got this beer dildo to keep my bottled beer cold.
Ya put it in the freezer for 45 minutes and insert into the bottle and says its last for a couple of hours.

(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=266947;image)
Not being able to see/tell from your pictures.... and almost scare to ask (or at least how to word it after you gave it that name.... "dildo").... can you access your beer with that device inserted?

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on June 27, 2014, 06:35:03 PM
Ok, Google answered my question - Chillsner (http://corkcicle.com/chillsner/?mm_replace=true&utm_campaign=7260&utm_term=chillsner&utm_medium=microsoft&mm_campaign=d6e5be51012c49100dce8cc914f1e252&utm_source=trada&utm_nooverride=1&utm_content=3725203515)... you can drink thru it. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on June 27, 2014, 07:29:33 PM
Ok, Google answered my question 
 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

On my second beer now and its still cold to the touch. One mistake made though was not to push down all the way to seal, air got into the bottle and it foamed up.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on June 27, 2014, 07:58:20 PM
On my second beer now and its still cold to the touch. One mistake made though was not to push down all the way to seal, air got into the bottle and it foamed up.
:2vrolijk_21: :beerchug:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on June 28, 2014, 11:03:21 PM
My Saturday to work.....since I didn't ride on 395 today I'll have.....a 395 beverage instead....

This is brewed with juniper berries and sage.....a different flavor.....very different!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on July 02, 2014, 07:17:32 PM
Is it Friday yet ?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on July 05, 2014, 08:35:58 AM
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on July 05, 2014, 08:37:31 AM
Summer special
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on July 05, 2014, 12:48:11 PM
Last Xmas still Tasty!  :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on July 06, 2014, 11:41:58 PM
Golden Trout.....

A very light pilsner..... very light....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: krypto2011 on July 18, 2014, 08:04:24 PM
UFO big squeeze, nice citrus grapefruit flavor.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: phato1 on July 19, 2014, 04:55:04 PM
It's not Friday,  but we are grilling and relaxing on the deck.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on July 19, 2014, 10:34:40 PM
Best thing about working a Saturday....a cold beer when getting home...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on July 25, 2014, 11:15:15 PM
Saison yeast with pine needles for a Saison ale...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on July 28, 2014, 11:58:54 PM
Out on the lake with my kids.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grandpadoc on July 29, 2014, 12:39:41 AM
...and at Craft Brewery sippin some cold ones with the local Krew. Gettin to be a bad habit called Beer Fiday.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on July 29, 2014, 05:24:04 PM
That's one good looking Beer Friday crew, we need to appoint a chaperone. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 03, 2014, 05:42:34 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 07, 2014, 06:34:19 PM
its only thursday but its #IPADay

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10444505_10202181680130877_4822378618251911850_n.jpg?oh=f8c3e3a217a0947c6beb29e69ee14dbb&oe=543F86C4&__gda__=1413531579_3cd8f0fcd8fc4141f754a0a8450e844c)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on August 07, 2014, 06:45:51 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: phato1 on August 16, 2014, 04:36:12 PM
Saturday evening grillin' and chillin'
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: CVOThunder on August 17, 2014, 04:26:11 PM
Getting ready to enjoy some smoked pork..last year.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 22, 2014, 07:22:12 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 29, 2014, 07:09:52 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/s526x395/10620739_10202293216279211_7340118095528825658_n.jpg?oh=d66e2fb1eebb7b166010e1924836c0ea&oe=545D0643&__gda__=1416065272_0b072e819b94ed420a54ac34d46b588c)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on August 29, 2014, 09:11:05 PM
Light Pilsner...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 05, 2014, 07:49:48 PM
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/p296x100/10629694_10202332512861601_2133541014276562554_n.jpg?oh=c9f39dc4840d0a4d7bc94a3e1fb0ffed&oe=54A78205)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 05, 2014, 08:46:41 PM
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Amazing head!

Cannot make out the label on the mobile.  Brand & style?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on September 05, 2014, 08:50:47 PM
https://untappd.com/b/foolproof-brewing-company-king-of-the-yahd/433182

Double IPA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 05, 2014, 08:55:45 PM
Thanks!  Another double I PA to try.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on September 05, 2014, 09:20:04 PM
One of my favorite breweries.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on September 06, 2014, 07:07:13 PM
One of my favorite breweries.

I go to Green Flash now and then, great beer!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on September 06, 2014, 08:21:22 PM
I go to Green Flash now and then, great beer!

You're a lucky guy...I love their beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on September 06, 2014, 10:56:22 PM
Yup.....very nice stuff
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on September 07, 2014, 04:52:23 PM
You're a lucky guy...I love their beer.



Yes, sitting there drinking their draft choices is nice.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on September 18, 2014, 10:03:32 PM
Not quite Friday yet but there is a football game on....

Bear Garden

The garden half of the name fits...very flowery taste.
Won't be trying this one again however....
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on September 18, 2014, 10:16:07 PM
Not quite Friday yet but there is a football game on....

Bear Garden

The garden half of the name fits...very flowery taste.
Won't be trying this one again however....



See cheating on Thursday ... the beer Gods gave you a funky beer Russ!    8)    :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on September 18, 2014, 10:53:46 PM
I think you are right Mike  :nervous:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on September 19, 2014, 08:02:04 PM
Dale's Pale Ale from Oskar Blues...one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 19, 2014, 08:23:36 PM
Kickin off Octoberfest a day early!

PROIST!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on September 20, 2014, 12:49:57 PM
...nice boot  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DDavidson on September 29, 2014, 05:36:52 PM
Kailua Kona, HI
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DDavidson on September 29, 2014, 05:44:44 PM
Choices, choices
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DDavidson on September 29, 2014, 05:46:50 PM
LAVAMAN RED ALE
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 30, 2014, 09:13:23 AM
Brewed a Hefeweizen on Sunday, should be ready in about a month.
(http://www.arrowine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Hefeweizen.jpg)


Then tapped a homebrew Black IPA on Sunday.
(http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/245x245/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_3430.jpg)


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on October 02, 2014, 09:22:17 PM
A pale ale from our local brewing co.......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on October 04, 2014, 10:45:07 AM
Friday and Saturday selections.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TXGator on October 07, 2014, 06:51:46 AM
love the boot above.  I haven't seen one that big since I was stationed overseas.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on October 07, 2014, 08:29:50 AM
love the boot above.  I haven't seen one that big since I was stationed overseas.

$50 deposit + $25 to fill to drink from that bad boy  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on October 23, 2014, 09:45:31 PM
Viv just discovered that the market down the street now has her favorite brew!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on October 24, 2014, 05:34:51 PM
Another Green Flash brew
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 24, 2014, 07:26:23 PM
stopped in lake placid today and brought this home

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1150127_10202624286675764_1924372043054864868_n.jpg?oh=f4c247bf8e536e8179735a9ea151c5ab&oe=54F04F96&__gda__=1420677807_c9faa6b4e6aae525ff3ee9ad949a0467)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on October 24, 2014, 08:20:46 PM
stopped in lake placid today and brought this home

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1150127_10202624286675764_1924372043054864868_n.jpg?oh=f4c247bf8e536e8179735a9ea151c5ab&oe=54F04F96&__gda__=1420677807_c9faa6b4e6aae525ff3ee9ad949a0467)

...hop head.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ChopperPilot on October 24, 2014, 08:57:11 PM
Enjoying a 86 IBU home brew!  This one is on the light side, normally make one that is around 100 IBUs.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on October 25, 2014, 10:09:01 AM
Enjoying a 86 IBU home brew!  This one is on the light side, normally make one that is around 100 IBUs.
I'm with you, can't have a beer that's too hoppy. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ChopperPilot on October 25, 2014, 10:42:21 AM
I'm with you, can't have a beer that's too hoppy.
Don't think there is such a thing.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on October 25, 2014, 11:31:11 AM
I'm with you, can't have a beer that's too hoppy.

Green Flash Palate Wrecker at 149 IBU
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Lars on October 25, 2014, 11:50:41 AM
St. Pauli Girl is a fine NA beer but I like the taste of Kaliber with a slice of lime.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on October 25, 2014, 12:24:38 PM
Green Flash Palate Wrecker at 149 IBU
Eagle1, Palate Wrecker is my Favorite IPA.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 25, 2014, 02:57:23 PM
Green Flash Palate Wrecker at 149 IBU

must try and find some of that
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ChopperPilot on October 25, 2014, 04:28:44 PM
Eagle1, Palate Wrecker is my Favorite IPA.
Very good beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 07, 2014, 07:32:14 PM
couldnt find pallet wrecker but i did find this

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10686609_10202694697675995_2466523964834459229_n.jpg?oh=5a98081d2c5cd26b554d855e30b48f5c&oe=551EC627&__gda__=1424522354_0d037339e8701e3f6dd053afc977c9e4)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on November 07, 2014, 09:29:22 PM
Pleasant hop flavor.......64 IBU
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on November 18, 2014, 06:01:13 PM
Little Sumpin...... one of my favorites.  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2 ROSE on November 18, 2014, 07:35:06 PM
Is it friday yet???
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on November 18, 2014, 07:42:03 PM
Is it friday yet???

Not quite but just close you eyes, click your heels together, and pour what ya got!!!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 18, 2014, 07:47:12 PM
Not quite but just close you eyes, click your heels together, and pour what ya got!!!!



 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on November 21, 2014, 08:54:51 PM
Here's one you probably haven't had: NOLA Brewing's Hopitoulas.  Mid-hoppy IPA from New Orleans.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on November 22, 2014, 07:46:55 PM
...and one more: NOLA's Mecha Hopzilla Imperial IPA.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on November 22, 2014, 08:06:22 PM
those look good, too bad they dont distribute oustide of LA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on December 12, 2014, 07:00:40 PM
Abita Wrought Iron IPA.  Abita Springs, LA.  Medium hoppy IPA.  OK for this style.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on December 26, 2014, 07:05:14 PM
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p526x296/10502468_10202971233229211_6672819060960159659_n.jpg?oh=ab401b3c376c1251659007a2ccc71800&oe=5531411F)


imperial pilsner from Dogfish
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on December 26, 2014, 10:16:04 PM
A German style Eisbock
10% alc ..... 27 ibu

Tasty!!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Keithincda on December 27, 2014, 12:06:01 AM
I've posted on this thread before some of the beer's I've home brewed myself and I've talked of my favorite beer from the NW, Mac and Jack's African Amber, the best beer made.

This time however I'm bragging bit, a couple of years ago I started making hard cider and over time have gone from having a hobby to trying to make a buck by creating a few excellent artisan ciders to share with the world.

We became the 1st federally licensed and bonded cidery in the state of Idaho this past summer and after putting together our production facility and preparing to launch a product we have finally released our 1st draft product know as Lake City Hopped Cider and we're now on tap around Coeur d Alene, ID with plans to grow in Idaho 1st then expand to neighboring states (WA/MT by end of 2015). Here's a snapshot of a proud moment for us, our tap handle in a line up at a local watering hole!


Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 27, 2014, 12:36:31 AM
Congrats & best wishes for much success!  :drink:


Tapped an old favorite home brew recently - HMF Double IPA - & is as good as ever.  Getting ready to brew another one soon but not sure which style.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Quantumracer on December 27, 2014, 08:38:45 AM
Shiner Bock, New Castle, Sam Adams Boston Lager or Octoberfest, Guiness. 

Those are my beer run usuals.  Regardless, they rotate through the freezer before they hit the mug!

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on December 27, 2014, 11:20:28 AM
Shiner Bock, New Castle, Sam Adams Boston Lager or Octoberfest, Guiness. 

Those are my beer run usuals.  Regardless, they rotate through the freezer before they hit the mug!

 :drink:
X2... love my beer extremely cold too. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Quantumracer on December 27, 2014, 01:31:26 PM
X2... love my beer extremely cold too. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I picked up a mug at an Irish pub in Florida a few years ago....It's metal, and sits in the freezer at all times....waiting! 
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on December 27, 2014, 04:43:17 PM
Three Floyds Cimmerian Sabertooth Berzerker

Absof$%*inlutely incredible! glad I picked up 6 bombers when I was there  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Quantumracer on December 28, 2014, 04:18:44 PM
I've posted on this thread before some of the beer's I've home brewed myself and I've talked of my favorite beer from the NW, Mac and Jack's African Amber, the best beer made.

This time however I'm bragging bit, a couple of years ago I started making hard cider and over time have gone from having a hobby to trying to make a buck by creating a few excellent artisan ciders to share with the world.

We became the 1st federally licensed and bonded cidery in the state of Idaho this past summer and after putting together our production facility and preparing to launch a product we have finally released our 1st draft product know as Lake City Hopped Cider and we're now on tap around Coeur d Alene, ID with plans to grow in Idaho 1st then expand to neighboring states (WA/MT by end of 2015). Here's a snapshot of a proud moment for us, our tap handle in a line up at a local watering hole!

Congrats!!!  Best of luck!!!
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fresh oil and pipes on January 15, 2015, 05:01:48 PM
Hey 2K how about this?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: fresh oil and pipes on January 15, 2015, 05:03:25 PM
Yes, I know it is upside down. Had to do it that way to show off the special glasses sent to me by 2k will not allow beer to spill.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2k on January 15, 2015, 10:01:58 PM
Yes, I know it is upside down. Had to do it that way to show off the special glasses sent to me by 2k will not allow beer to spill.
I thought they wuz kool.....had I known dey wuz antigravitational you wouldn'ta gotum :Vrolijk_8:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on January 23, 2015, 10:02:44 PM
Not bad flavor.......maybe from JCZ's neighborhood????
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on January 24, 2015, 11:28:14 AM
forgot to post last night

(https://d1c8v1qci5en44.cloudfront.net/site/beer_logos_hd/beer-874444_58fab_hd.jpeg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on January 30, 2015, 07:58:38 PM
Speakeasy Double Daddy
Imperial IPA
San Francisco, Ca.
8.5%

Yummy
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on January 30, 2015, 08:40:13 PM
Anderson Valley Winter Solstice
Boovile , Ca.
6.9 %
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on January 31, 2015, 12:40:27 AM
Nite cap.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MAT on January 31, 2015, 12:43:26 AM
In my shop and tasting very good.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 31, 2015, 04:08:13 AM
1 of last night's amber nectars:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 31, 2015, 04:08:41 AM
Another
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on January 31, 2015, 05:08:48 PM
All Hopped up for the big game  :huepfenjump3: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on January 31, 2015, 07:51:30 PM
Picked these up yesterday.  Didn't notice the ABV was 4.5%...very odd for Stone Brewing.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2015, 03:50:38 AM
Saturday night
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2015, 03:51:13 AM
#2
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2015, 03:51:43 AM
#3
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2015, 03:52:08 AM
#4
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 01, 2015, 03:52:56 AM
#5
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 13, 2015, 08:16:40 PM
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p480x480/10622891_10203284207813380_3757354087999133211_n.jpg?oh=020e7732eee79b0b9ddf3ca7aebb7865&oe=5551C836)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on February 20, 2015, 07:35:37 PM
Very scarce here.  Bell's HopSlam DIPA.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on February 21, 2015, 07:10:19 PM
Another IPA.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 07, 2015, 07:11:24 PM
special Saturday edition:

a new local brewery finally opened its doors today

(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11034223_10203399588697830_2426850643390313512_n.jpg?oh=f81415bd7a6d0457bcaa03423b4077c0&oe=55764707)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 07, 2015, 07:12:01 PM
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11024609_10203400155712005_7705130861774496051_n.jpg?oh=451911997a87938140c316388ecaac31&oe=557BE508)


ESB / Porter / APA / IPA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on March 07, 2015, 07:12:33 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10592735_10203399694820483_6878516261474217076_n.jpg?oh=42cecb00bc55d4131d4c15d067be34d5&oe=5585CB93&__gda__=1433902206_957b8e66e311d1e49f323d4f9d0991b3)
and imperial IPA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on March 08, 2015, 09:19:06 PM
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p480x480/10622891_10203284207813380_3757354087999133211_n.jpg?oh=020e7732eee79b0b9ddf3ca7aebb7865&oe=5551C836)

I've had the Rebel IPA but never heard of this one... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 09, 2015, 12:44:26 AM
New Glarus Scream II

Huge Hops heavy citrus & grapefruit @ 9%ABV  :apple: :jalapeno: :cucumber: :pepper: :pineapple: :bananarock: :orange: :mango:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on March 14, 2015, 07:47:43 PM
Yummy... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 110Mofo on March 23, 2015, 01:45:13 PM
I like :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on April 04, 2015, 08:51:27 PM
#1. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on April 04, 2015, 08:52:47 PM
#2.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 04, 2015, 09:03:27 PM
back to medusa today

(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11096691_10203572129851251_7324246148496030993_n.jpg?oh=02c9251a6199eb734841202cc02053a2&oe=559F9E1E)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 04, 2015, 09:03:53 PM
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/1524565_10203572404858126_1008742510236071503_n.jpg?oh=068bf7f44eae2d3eb1af3a9ba7f66d2e&oe=55A068C6)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 08, 2015, 06:55:01 PM
had to work last night so a belated happy national beer day

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11096656_10203598594112841_363351827731052943_n.jpg?oh=70347c5b833854a08ded9fe1c586e5ac&oe=55B002D8&__gda__=1437936825_1a9830bb4ecaecd39e80e7177c07863f)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 05, 2015, 07:24:47 PM
while everyone is drinking cervazas the need lime to be drinkable tonight i'm going a bit darker

(https://scontent-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11200577_10203746403527984_6258752713372656616_n.jpg?oh=61f442e11f2d133b739768be553e46e2&oe=55E1EA86)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 08, 2015, 08:03:34 PM
back to big IPA's

(https://scontent-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10441001_10203758412948212_5188220726950504748_n.jpg?oh=d0ea5748617234b1cb18a97e92027e2e&oe=55D6D65F)


laser cat
7.8%
100 IBU
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on May 08, 2015, 09:59:08 PM
Naitram...100 IBUs...my kind of IPA.  I'm scotching tonight.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on May 15, 2015, 09:07:43 PM
Yet another very good beer from Lagunitas!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HighOnHD on May 16, 2015, 01:35:30 AM
Looks like it is going to be a dark one tonight...  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 16, 2015, 01:35:04 PM
last night

(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10407447_10203788332576184_165344499926779669_n.jpg?oh=cf42e932572bc002d0dad947c9eadc4b&oe=55C10BF6)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on May 16, 2015, 08:57:20 PM
Picked up a half growler of Atlanta, GA, Orpheus Brewing's Transmigration of Souls DIPA...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: HighOnHD on May 16, 2015, 09:42:04 PM
One down... zero to go... unless Naitram can pass one of those paddle boards this way. Those look fun! Even if I had to pucker up for 100 IBU!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on May 22, 2015, 09:41:56 PM
Very mild ipa......
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Harley88 on May 29, 2015, 10:52:19 AM
not bad for nut
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on May 30, 2015, 08:19:00 PM
No beer tonight. Balcones Single Malt Texas Whisky at a mild 106 proof.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on June 05, 2015, 06:54:01 PM
Started with these two IPAs.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on June 05, 2015, 09:38:46 PM
Mark....saw your post and took your suggestion.  Green Flash makes some good stuff and this one is no different  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 19, 2015, 08:52:12 PM
(https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10888868_10204003089224966_3806065344679693553_n.jpg?oh=2178938f2d3cf0020372a4e01d4b29f1&oe=55F62B93)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: MGCVO on June 22, 2015, 04:17:06 PM
I had a bottle of Kid Rock’s beer… Not bad at all! I will be seeing him in concert this Thursday night.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 22, 2015, 06:27:21 PM
maybe not friday but making up for last night's all nighter workin

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on June 24, 2015, 07:57:11 PM
(https://scontent-lga1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11391341_10204045312560523_1114986150920880378_n.jpg?oh=e67f7afa40ec0cfe25de4de5b3b9e58f&oe=5631B560)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on June 24, 2015, 10:39:32 PM
A bit warm this evening....this looked tasty.....and it is
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: OBB on July 17, 2015, 07:16:44 PM
I'm not normally a beer drinker but when with a bunch of fellow CVO members at a place called Pies and Pints...(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj306/ohiobellboy/New%20River%20Gorge%202015/IMG_20150717_184341202_zpsyewnjrrq.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/ohiobellboy/media/New%20River%20Gorge%202015/IMG_20150717_184341202_zpsyewnjrrq.jpg.html)

(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj306/ohiobellboy/New%20River%20Gorge%202015/IMG_20150717_184349761_zpsie75mh7x.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/ohiobellboy/media/New%20River%20Gorge%202015/IMG_20150717_184349761_zpsie75mh7x.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2k on August 11, 2015, 05:35:24 PM
Nova Scotia's pride & joy..........pretty good, actually
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on August 11, 2015, 09:53:17 PM

Had this one at Bitter Esters Brewhouse in Custer SD during the rally. Very tasty.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: AMEDD_SFC on August 28, 2015, 04:58:54 PM
Everyone should believe in something.


I believe I will take off for the day, go for a ride, and have a beer!

Happy Weekend to all!

M
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on August 28, 2015, 07:31:42 PM
 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on August 29, 2015, 07:26:21 PM
Crow Peak IPA, Spearfish, SD
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on September 04, 2015, 07:46:04 PM
Grand Teton Brewing's Sweetgrass American Pale Ale
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DaBigNuttedMan on September 06, 2015, 06:44:46 AM
I'm not normally a beer drinker but when with a bunch of fellow CVO members at a place called Pies and Pints...(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj306/ohiobellboy/New%20River%20Gorge%202015/IMG_20150717_184341202_zpsyewnjrrq.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/ohiobellboy/media/New%20River%20Gorge%202015/IMG_20150717_184341202_zpsyewnjrrq.jpg.html)

(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj306/ohiobellboy/New%20River%20Gorge%202015/IMG_20150717_184349761_zpsie75mh7x.jpg) (http://s275.photobucket.com/user/ohiobellboy/media/New%20River%20Gorge%202015/IMG_20150717_184349761_zpsie75mh7x.jpg.html)

Stay thirsty my friends.       :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on September 15, 2015, 10:46:09 PM
After picking up my new to me bike, the store manager of Route 43 HD took me out for a beer. We had a great time and drank some good beer. This is a Autum IPA that was delicious!
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Harley88 on September 17, 2015, 11:13:57 AM
Not bad
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on September 17, 2015, 03:07:11 PM
Not bad

any left to share?

pour pour pass?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on September 17, 2015, 07:09:36 PM
Ha.  Just what we need, marijuana beer...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on September 18, 2015, 06:13:00 PM
ibu 65
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on September 21, 2015, 10:13:45 PM
Last week was too stressful for beer, so I used my beer mug for whiskey.
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 02, 2015, 07:25:31 PM
No shortage here
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on October 02, 2015, 09:55:34 PM
7.2% alc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Harley88 on October 03, 2015, 02:06:43 PM
A little to hoppy
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on October 03, 2015, 04:40:50 PM
A little to hoppy

Ha ha...no such thing as too hoppy. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 04, 2015, 10:33:47 AM
Ha ha...no such thing as too hoppy.

what he said
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 04, 2015, 02:31:52 PM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c3/df/3b/c3df3bd13163e9b2d0720074a55e5bd5.jpg)

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/food-drink-hop-beer-ale-drink-social-kkin302_low.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on October 08, 2015, 04:53:59 PM
Ha ha...no such thing as too hoppy.

Amen and amen.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on November 06, 2015, 07:50:23 PM
If you're a hoppy IPA guy, don't buy these...very non-IPAish.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on November 06, 2015, 08:12:30 PM
Playing catch up Octoberfest Probst!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on November 13, 2015, 06:37:53 PM
Typical Green Flash Brewery IPA...very good, hoppy, but not like a Green Bullet or Palate Wrecker.  I'd buy again.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: hd-dude on November 20, 2015, 11:01:31 PM
Mmmmm...hairy eyeballs.... :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bigC on November 26, 2015, 09:18:05 PM
Sam Adams Utopias 2015, 28% ABV.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on November 26, 2015, 09:41:00 PM
Sam Adams Utopias 2015, 28% ABV.

Very rare.  What's the taste?
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bigC on November 29, 2015, 06:14:20 PM
Tasted more like I was drinking weak bourbon, instead of a beer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on November 30, 2015, 11:07:20 PM
Not Friday but nice stuff for Monday night football
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on December 11, 2015, 08:57:15 PM
Ballast Point Habanero Sculpin IPA.  Yes, it has a pepper burn finish.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: WestCoastRuss on December 11, 2015, 10:39:29 PM
Not for me  (too sweet/sugary) but Viv loves RootBeer 5.8% alc
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on December 12, 2015, 10:12:17 PM
This stuff is not bad but can only drink one.  Not interested in the ice cream float version they offered.
(http://www.okidata.com/images/blog/beer-bottles/not-your-fathers-root-beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on January 02, 2016, 08:32:12 PM
Ballast Point Dorado DIPA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on January 02, 2016, 10:30:29 PM
It tastes like a pretzel,

Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on January 02, 2016, 10:32:06 PM
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 16, 2016, 01:01:57 AM
(http://wanna-joke.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/friday-rhymes-beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 16, 2016, 01:04:26 AM
(http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/funny-beer-signs.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 16, 2016, 01:05:55 AM
(http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/funny-note-from-girlfriend-cold-beer.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 16, 2016, 01:07:56 AM
(http://funnyasduck.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/funny-free-beer-topless-bartenders-false-advertising-bar-pub-sign-pics.jpg)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on January 16, 2016, 07:14:03 AM
Hoppy malty combo
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on January 17, 2016, 08:34:08 PM
Cigar City Jai Alai IPA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 08, 2016, 08:42:48 AM
for SB50

(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10399617_10205246377026384_4526174321690553629_n.jpg?oh=491f8b218c7f27d9228b7cb774cd0eb6&oe=57334EDB)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: longlast on February 26, 2016, 11:27:19 AM

        Friday Haaaaaaaaa!  :drink:
                                    Sorry!!,... first chance I had to take the pic  :drink: ;D

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on February 27, 2016, 09:31:14 AM
Natram,
I'm intrigued by the Sam Adams IPA Nitro, what did you think?
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 27, 2016, 12:00:29 PM
it was different, had a similar mouth feel to a Guinness. not sure i would get it again.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on April 08, 2016, 06:46:42 PM
.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on April 09, 2016, 07:45:56 AM
Supershooter
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Supershooter on April 09, 2016, 07:48:11 AM
Our local stores are finally starting to carry Toppling Goliath!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: turn_key on April 10, 2016, 12:04:34 AM
Hoegaarden. If you like Blue Moon, you'll love this...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: longlast on May 13, 2016, 08:29:50 AM
Haaaaa! A kick back friday the 13th afternoon the sun shining and a cool one in hand,....cheers!!  :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 13, 2016, 09:16:05 AM
Happy Friday the 13th Beer Friday!   :drink: :drink:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KigAAMXQfvlSjDGv/s-l300.jpg)

 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: grayghost731 on May 13, 2016, 05:00:19 PM
Thank    You!    May  I have  Another!    :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 13, 2016, 07:09:07 PM
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13240017_10205887851022833_3467345545167657898_n.jpg?oh=39e8cb871b4ed39e3f0c545a11556edc&oe=579B14F3)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BASTOS on May 13, 2016, 10:09:28 PM
I like Heinken best, or a Corona w/ a lime.

In the evening before bed, 15 yr old Glenfiddich is the go to.


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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 13, 2016, 11:33:00 PM
Thank    You!    May  I have  Another!    :huepfenjump3:

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EHoAAOxyTZVR5Z5C/s-l300.jpg)

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: BASTOS on May 13, 2016, 11:54:28 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160514/e35ff53a5dcc3b9af714cfd1e1c8e8c1.jpg)

I'm trying to cut back, I'll just have one.


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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on May 29, 2016, 04:29:17 PM
 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on July 11, 2016, 06:45:23 PM
Monday
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: turn_key on July 12, 2016, 12:14:58 AM
Monday

Had that very same cigar yesterday!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: joey t on July 13, 2016, 08:45:40 AM
Hilarious
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 17, 2017, 06:53:04 PM
been awhile for this thread......

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11.25% 131 IBU
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: el Cadar on February 17, 2017, 10:55:12 PM
Vitamin R...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on February 24, 2017, 06:46:03 PM
Soaking up some global warming
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Fired00d on February 24, 2017, 07:10:11 PM
Soaking up some global warming
Me too earlier today :devil: ...

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: wrayzor on February 27, 2017, 03:39:32 AM
I tired on of these which have been stated to be the best beer in the world; Trappist Westvleteren at $17 a bottle or saver cost of $407 a case....

It was good, but not $17 a beer good.

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on April 01, 2017, 05:24:37 PM
Picked these up passing thru Alabama on recommendation of a buddy.  Nice, medium hoppy IPA.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: mark on April 14, 2017, 08:42:08 PM
Jai Alai Oak IPA
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Joel on April 14, 2017, 09:24:38 PM
New Belgium 6% in a cold glass
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 28, 2017, 10:47:16 AM
https://www.dogfish.com/blog/dogfish-head-supports-independent-craft-brewing-seal (https://www.dogfish.com/blog/dogfish-head-supports-independent-craft-brewing-seal)


Dogfish Head Supports the Independent Craft Brewing Seal


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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Back in the early-90’s when I decided to open a small adventurous brewery called Dogfish Head one of the things that drew me to this burgeoning industry was the independent and rebellious spirit of the craft brewing pioneers.  I was inspired by people like Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada, Carol Stoudt of Stoudt’s Brewing, Jack McAuliffe of New Albion, and Jim Koch of Sam Adams.  Each of these and many more courageous craft brewing trailblazers represented a building block in a renaissance of creative and diverse brewing that would eventually revolutionize how beer is consumed in this country and make the United States the best place in the word to be a beer drinker and a beer maker.

The culture of American craft brewing gained traction because it was an authentic grassroots movement nurtured from consumer evangelism. It continues to flourish today because of independent-minded consumers who champion independent business people who have the guts, creativity, and autonomy to brew amazing beers that break all of the rules that large companies impose on themselves and try to impose on the marketplace.   Simply put, the awesome culture and community of craft brewing would not exist if it was left up to the big conglomerates.  Independence and access to choice was and continues to be at the epicenter of the craft brewing community's vibrancy.

Today, the Brewers Association, the trade group representing the vast majority of America's craft breweries announced the launch of a new Independent Craft Brewing Seal.  This seal will serve as the definitive icon for American craft breweries to identify themselves to be independently-owned and to continue to carry the torch of transparency, brewing innovation and the freedom of choice originally forged by our communities pioneers.

Today, I’m happy to announce that as a proud, independent brewery ourselves, Dogfish Head is joining the Brewer’s Association in this effort. I am hopeful there will be thousands of other craft breweries from across the country that will join us in this effort to make it easy for consumers to know which beers are brewed by an independent craft brewer.  We think this is important because the identity and integrity of the craft brewing community have come under attack in recent months and years as certain global brewing conglomerates attempt to influence and blur the lines between their brands and those that continue to deliver innovation, imagination and community investment here in America.

Over the course of the next few months, Dogfish, along with many of our fellow independent craft brewers, will be adding the Independent Craft Brewer Seal to our packaging to help consumers clearly identify which brands remain committed to this amazing culture that was created, cultivated and preserved by many brewing pioneers.  Collectively, we are hopeful and confident true indie craft beer makers, and true indie craft beer drinkers will come together to give this shield power and integrity as we continue to create, cultivate and preserve the entrepreneurial and independent spirit that craft brewing was built on.

The revolution will not be televised. It will be sustained and amplified one six pack at a time.

Sam Calagione.  Dogfish Head
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Independent Craft Brewer Seal will identify independents vs corporate owned craft breweries.  Some of the brands consumers think are indies, are not.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SIKBIRD on June 28, 2017, 11:35:59 AM
New Belgium 6% in a cold glass
I am a huge NB fan; my quest is to try them all!  I really like Citradelic, Fat Tire, Porch Swing and Ranger IPA but my new favorite is Ranger 8 Hop Ale.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ultrarider123 on July 05, 2017, 02:27:12 PM
It took 290 pages but my first post to this thread.

I tried this last week in Biloxi (that's Bill-OX-eee) Mississippi.  I wasn't expecting much but found it very nice.  Sorta a cross between a Newcastle ale and Guinness with absolutely no aftertaste.  The best "new" beer I've had in a while
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: coloradotom on July 07, 2017, 06:03:37 PM
Don't think I've seen this one in here yet. Buddy got it for me.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on July 07, 2017, 06:32:00 PM
Port brewing
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jbbrown73 on July 28, 2017, 05:13:08 PM
Not only is this fabulous beer.... 4 of my Widows Sons brothers and I rode from Illinois to Dallas, TX to get it. 1450 miles round trip in 48 hours.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ultrarider123 on August 17, 2017, 09:06:25 AM
Tried a couple new ones on the Wyoming trip this past week.  Here's the best of the two but it shore b hard to drink with this name.... ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ultrarider123 on August 17, 2017, 09:07:12 AM
Very good, too, but not quite as good as da 'drool...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: TN on August 17, 2017, 07:50:42 PM
Not only is this fabulous beer.... 4 of my Widows Sons brothers and I rode from Illinois to Dallas, TX to get it. 1450 miles round trip in 48 hours.

Didn't know you are in a secret society JB   :orange:


TN
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: phato1 on August 17, 2017, 07:58:35 PM
Tried a couple new ones on the Wyoming trip this past week.  Here's the best of the two but it shore b hard to drink with this name.... ;D

Moose Drool = the BEST brown ale EVER!!!!  Closest to TN I've found it is in Cape Girardeux MO.  I now call ahead to make sure the store has it when I'm planning to go there for work so I can bring some home, I always have an ice chest in the truck usually filled with ice and bottled water but when in MO this stuff finds it's way in there somehow.  :oops:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ultrarider123 on August 18, 2017, 09:55:29 AM
Moose Drool = the BEST brown ale EVER!!!!  Closest to TN I've found it is in Cape Girardeux MO.  I now call ahead to make sure the store has it when I'm planning to go there for work so I can bring some home, I always have an ice chest in the truck usually filled with ice and bottled water but when in MO this stuff finds it's way in there somehow.  :oops:

Here's ya a couple places you can order it on the interweb if you want it sooner than your next trip up to the Cape:
https://wineandcheeseplace.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3718&search=moose+drool
https://www.france44.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=moose+drool

It's good stuff for sure.

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: phato1 on August 18, 2017, 10:14:54 AM
Here's ya a couple places you can order it on the interweb if you want it sooner than your next trip up to the Cape:
https://wineandcheeseplace.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3718&search=moose+drool
https://www.france44.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=moose+drool

It's good stuff for sure.

I've ordered it from the top link in the past. I had it delivered to Connecticut when we lived there too. I order a case every now and then, the only trouble I run into is with the logistics of delivery to make sure someone over 21 is home to sign for it.

 I might take the long way home from Searcy, Arkansas next week  ;)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 06, 2018, 02:09:20 PM
No.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/02/06/girl-scout-cookie-beer-pairings/311103002/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/02/06/girl-scout-cookie-beer-pairings/311103002/)

No.

 :smilie_daumenneg:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: RivRaptor on February 06, 2018, 11:37:19 PM
Chocolate Porter body with Roasted peanuts on the nose.  (No pun intended).  Very nice.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 29, 2018, 01:40:57 AM
78 degree day, gentle breezes, blue sky.  BSR & I rode to the lake for an icy cold beverage or two.  Good day to sit & watch....whatever. 

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bigC on April 29, 2018, 09:01:20 PM
Had a Sneaky Pete, in honor of one of our own.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: DesertHOG on April 29, 2018, 10:10:45 PM
Tried a couple new ones on the Wyoming trip this past week.  Here's the best of the two but it shore b hard to drink with this name.... ;D

I've had it on draft in Arizona. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Scott7d on April 30, 2018, 12:30:46 PM
It's a shame I just now saw this! I am a craft beer fanatic.

Lately I've been hooked on Three Floyd's Zombie Dust, and Tall Grass Buffalo Sweat.



Not a real exciting photo, but figured I'd show off my beer list from a local bar called "The Tap". I joined 2 years ago almost to the day. 520 different beers so far in those 2 years, the list is over 6 feet long  :drink: :drink: :drink:
(https://s31.postimg.cc/dfrxwk39n/list.png)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: bigC on April 30, 2018, 08:13:52 PM
That is a very large list of different beers :drink: Does the list also give you a running total of what you have spent :vrolijk27:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on April 30, 2018, 10:03:57 PM
It's a shame I just now saw this! I am a craft beer fanatic.

Lately I've been hooked on Three Floyd's Zombie Dust, and Tall Grass Buffalo Sweat.



Not a real exciting photo, but figured I'd show off my beer list from a local bar called "The Tap". I joined 2 years ago almost to the day. 520 different beers so far in those 2 years, the list is over 6 feet long  :drink: :drink: :drink:
(https://s31.postimg.cc/dfrxwk39n/list.png)

There's an app for that https://untappd.com/  :coolblue: :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Scott7d on May 01, 2018, 08:37:53 AM
That is a very large list of different beers :drink: Does the list also give you a running total of what you have spent :vrolijk27:

I've done the math assuming an average of 7 bucks per beer with tax. Let's just say, I don't worry about it anymore :)
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 03, 2018, 02:19:43 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 03, 2018, 02:31:29 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: phato1 on May 17, 2018, 03:24:30 PM
Might be the best Italian version of an IPA...
At least the best I've found in Florence, so far... :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 02, 2018, 04:13:24 PM
Happy Friday!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on November 04, 2018, 08:27:10 AM
Quote from: iski
Happy Friday!   :drink:

Homebrew?

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 04, 2018, 08:42:06 AM
Homebrew?

Yeah.  An Octoberfest brew for fall.  One batch still in carboy almost ready to keg & will brew another recipe next week sometime.  Have slowed down some only 8-10 or so a year now.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on November 06, 2018, 08:42:07 PM
Yeah.  An Octoberfest brew for fall.  One batch still in carboy almost ready to keg & will brew another recipe next week sometime.  Have slowed down some only 8-10 or so a year now.

Looks great!

I was having an off flavor issue for a few batches that may have been bottle water related. Supposed to be natural spring water but who knows. I may send it off to Wards lab and have it tested.

 I brewed a Bells IPA clone this past Sunday with a different water source (well water I had tested). So far so good on fermentation and aroma in my fermentation chamber.

 :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 06, 2018, 09:22:02 PM
Looks great!

I was having an off flavor issue for a few batches that may have been bottle water related. Supposed to be natural spring water but who knows. I may send it off to Wards lab and have it tested.

 I brewed a Bells IPA clone this past Sunday with a different water source (well water I had tested). So far so good on fermentation and aroma in my fermentation chamber.

 :drink:

ood luck on the water, sometimes water companies don't change out their filters like they should. Bells IPA sounds good!  Brewed an IPA today & my last airlock broke.  Glued it together, seems to be ok.  Have an order on the way already from Northern Brewer.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Robmay on November 07, 2018, 05:39:53 PM
ood luck on the water, sometimes water companies don't change out their filters like they should. Bells IPA sounds good!  Brewed an IPA today & my last airlock broke.  Glued it together, seems to be ok.  Have an order on the way already from Northern Brewer.

I know some brewers (yours truly too) that use a sanitized piece of foil over the top during fermentation. Just fold it into a square, spritz the contact side with no rinse Starsan and fold it over the top of the carboy tight. CO2 gets out, nasties can't get in. If you use buckets, I've seen brewers with decades of experience plug the airlock hole and just lay the lid loose on the top.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 07, 2018, 10:53:42 PM
I know some brewers (yours truly too) that use a sanitized piece of foil over the top during fermentation. Just fold it into a square, spritz the contact side with no rinse Starsan and fold it over the top of the carboy tight. CO2 gets out, nasties can't get in. If you use buckets, I've seen brewers with decades of experience plug the airlock hole and just lay the lid loose on the top.

Thanks.  Have never had a batch get funky from bad/airborne yeast.  The foil deal is a good idea.  Our local homebrew supply store closed a few months ago.  Prefer to buy local, now am stuck buying online. 
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 08, 2018, 11:18:06 AM
Rob thanks for the tip on the foil. It's working great, may start using this all the time on the carboy.  Have not needed a blowoff tube in years (since what is known as the Beer on the Ceiling Incident) and the foil would eliminate the need for that. 

Cheers!  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on September 20, 2019, 08:25:26 AM
Happy Friday!   :drink: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: ultrarider123 on September 20, 2019, 08:48:49 AM
I've always migrated toward Guinness when given a choice of dark.  However, I'm also on the lookout for a good alternative.  I found this at Casual Pint here in Knoxville.  That is a tasty beverage...
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 14, 2019, 01:13:46 AM
Happy 1 day early Friday!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Jock on November 15, 2019, 04:41:06 PM
Happy 1 day early Friday!   :drink:

(https://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=315830;image)

Finally!  Someone started packing a Friday night six pack!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 18, 2019, 01:25:00 AM
(https://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=12408.0;attach=315830;image)

Finally!  Someone started packing a Friday night six pack!

 ;D
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 24, 2020, 07:38:07 AM
The guy from Corona sits down and says, "Hey Senor, I would like the world's best beer, a Corona." The bartender dusts off a bottle from the shelf and gives it to him.

The guy from Budweiser says, "I'd like the best beer in the world, give me 'The King Of Beers', a Budweiser." The bartender gives him one.

The guy from Coors says, "I'd like the only beer made with Rocky Mountain spring water, give me a Coors." He gets it.

The guy from Guinness sits down and says, "Give me a Coke." The bartender is a little taken aback, but gives him what he ordered.

The other brewery presidents look over at him and ask "Why aren't you drinking a Guinness?" and the Guinness president replies, "Well, I figured if you guys aren't drinking beer, neither would I."

 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: FLSTFI Dave on January 25, 2020, 07:41:09 AM
I've always migrated toward Guinness when given a choice of dark.  However, I'm also on the lookout for a good alternative.  I found this at Casual Pint here in Knoxville.  That is a tasty beverage...

My go to like, you, has been Guinness when wanting good dark beer.  In 2015 we were riding OR and stopped for a very nice dinner on a fancy place on the ocean.  Me and and a bud both asked for Guinness on tap.  Waitress said we do not have that, we have something better.  Moose Drool.  She brought us each a sample  She was right.

Sad thing its all most impossible to get west of NB, SD.  Its out of Big Sky brewing in MT.  Following year we spent a week in June riding the Black Hill we bought the town of Keystone out of Moose Drool, and a few little places 10 to 15 miles a way also.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: 2k on January 26, 2020, 08:56:25 AM
Made a good deal with a member from Wisconsin. Answered his post about someone bringing him some Yuengling and he would bring some Spotted Cow. So, we made a case for case swap at the 1st MITM. Didn't drink it till I got home and was sorry to find out it could only be had in Wi, some of the best I have tasted.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on January 26, 2020, 11:52:24 AM
Beer that is difficult to get that is darn good beer - yep been there done that on both of those beers.  I should brew a beer and call it "Unobtanium."  Unobtainable beer that is good beer is better than good beer that is obtainable.  There should be a better way to say that....

 :drink:

The best beer is the beer you drank before but can't drink now?    :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on February 21, 2020, 11:24:32 AM
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Happy Friday!   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on March 06, 2020, 08:46:39 AM
Happy Friday!   :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 04, 2020, 10:17:20 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 07, 2020, 01:01:34 PM
Today is National Beer Day.  :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 16, 2020, 03:59:34 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on April 19, 2020, 03:13:47 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2020, 01:18:33 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2020, 01:20:51 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 02, 2020, 01:30:10 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2020, 11:14:44 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2020, 11:15:12 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2020, 11:16:50 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2020, 11:17:27 AM
Name change

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2020, 11:20:41 AM
Idiots, morons, and ..... as Barney Fife says..... nuts.

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 07, 2020, 11:21:54 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 08, 2020, 08:07:45 AM
Happy Friday.    :drink:

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: jc15025 on May 08, 2020, 10:12:24 AM

 Enjoy................   :beerchug:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 22, 2020, 08:06:45 AM
^^My favorite Mexican beer^^

Happy Friday!

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: jc15025 on May 25, 2020, 07:51:59 AM
 :beerchug:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 29, 2020, 02:08:36 AM
 :drink: :drink:

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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 29, 2020, 02:12:23 AM
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 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 29, 2020, 02:16:00 AM
 :drink: :drink:

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 :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on May 29, 2020, 09:08:12 AM
Weird stuff, as Johnny Carson would have said.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 09, 2020, 01:47:51 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 09, 2020, 01:57:12 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 12, 2020, 02:53:13 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 12, 2020, 02:54:25 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 12, 2020, 02:55:59 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 12, 2020, 02:56:59 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 12, 2020, 02:59:21 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 18, 2020, 08:00:34 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 18, 2020, 08:01:15 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 18, 2020, 08:05:05 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on June 28, 2020, 04:48:47 PM
Already gone

https://seisfootcooler.com/promo.html (https://seisfootcooler.com/promo.html)

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 03, 2020, 01:27:41 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 03, 2020, 01:28:32 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 23, 2020, 04:17:11 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on July 23, 2020, 04:20:32 PM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: jc15025 on October 26, 2020, 04:17:48 PM

 I know it wasn't Friday but yesterday 10/25/20
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Yellow09SERG on December 09, 2020, 10:56:34 PM
Made a good deal with a member from Wisconsin. Answered his post about someone bringing him some Yuengling and he would bring some Spotted Cow. So, we made a case for case swap at the 1st MITM. Didn't drink it till I got home and was sorry to find out it could only be had in Wi, some of the best I have tasted.

You are correct a dang good beer. Some of our corporate people are out of Wisconsin and I was able to gain a case their last trip down here
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 20, 2022, 07:03:28 PM
You are correct a dang good beer. Some of our corporate people are out of Wisconsin and I was able to gain a case their last trip down here

I use to go to their Oktoberfest every year when I lived up north, just realized yesterday was Opening Day for Octoberfest in Munich, time to dust off your Lederhosen and dirndls, roll out the barrel and celebrate Oktoberfest Proist  :beerchug:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SIKBIRD on September 21, 2022, 07:57:23 PM
Prost!  I am an Oktoberfest fanatic!  I am constantly seeking offerings from different brewers.  This year Yuengling has taken the crown as the best I’ve tried.  Honorable mentions include: Founders, Paulaner, Shiner, Cahaba, Sam Adams, and Good People.  Sierra Nevada used to collaborate with a different Munich brewery each year to create a domestic Oktoberfest beer.  These beers were my favorites but, sadly, they have stopped and did not even brew an Oktoberfest this year.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 22, 2022, 06:25:51 PM
Prost!  I am an Oktoberfest fanatic!  I am constantly seeking offerings from different brewers.  This year Yuengling has taken the crown as the best I’ve tried.  Honorable mentions include: Founders, Paulaner, Shiner, Cahaba, Sam Adams, and Good People.  Sierra Nevada used to collaborate with a different Munich brewery each year to create a domestic Oktoberfest beer.  These beers were my favorites but, sadly, they have stopped and did not even brew an Oktoberfest this year.

You would have loved this little German place we frequent, a very good selection of authentic German Beers and pretty good food to boot!

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SIKBIRD on September 22, 2022, 06:32:59 PM
And where is this treasure? BTW I see what you did there with “to boot”
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 22, 2022, 06:34:44 PM
Speaking of Boot! they also served them in a 2 Liter BOOT!!  ;) My favorite was the Spaten Octoberfest  :drink: :drink: :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SIKBIRD on September 22, 2022, 06:39:24 PM
That’s a lot of refreshment!  I’ve had Spaten Oktoberfest (last Season I believe) and it was delicious…never had it on tap and certainly never had 2 liters in one glass!
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 22, 2022, 06:39:39 PM
And where is this treasure? BTW I see what you did there with “to boot”

Up North in Hellinois, as it used to be described "Screw City" Rockford IL, the place was called Der Rathskeller
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SIKBIRD on September 22, 2022, 06:46:02 PM
I see you are in St. Augustine…was hoping it was near central FL as I usually travel down that way once a year.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 22, 2022, 06:59:39 PM
I see you are in St. Augustine…was hoping it was near central FL as I usually travel down that way once a year.

I wish, lived in Hellinois all my life, finally got sick and tired of the taxes & the politics, and the covid bullchit was enough to push me over the edge and get out, timing was perfect and I happened to fall into a great Gig down here, could not be happier  :orange: :bananarock: :apple: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Finster101 on September 23, 2022, 02:32:37 PM
I'll play along.  I spent 3 1/2 years in Bavaria in the early 80s.  Much beer was consumed.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: SIKBIRD on September 23, 2022, 07:24:49 PM
Sam Adams is actually a decent festbier.  Here’s my current lineup:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 27, 2022, 01:00:22 PM
I'm getting really finicky in my old age, don't drink a lot of comercial beers anymore, chit has to be really fresh for me to even want to drink it.
I usually go to the local breweries now and get the fresh stuff to go in the big 32oz crowlers  :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 09, 2022, 12:56:37 AM
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Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on November 25, 2022, 01:08:27 PM
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What's shakin man, I'm riding year round now just like you and Rob, workin on getting the Brewery set up down here, can't wait to fire up a batch, Happy Holiday  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on November 26, 2022, 01:43:08 AM
What's shakin man, I'm riding year round now just like you and Rob, workin on getting the Brewery set up down here, can't wait to fire up a batch, Happy Holiday  :drink:

Welcome to Florida, the buggy swampy jungle & tourist fleecing state - now with extra sharks & pythons!   :huepfenlol2:

Recovering from T-day now & also from a bad back.  Has kept me from riding lately. Brewed a Pliny the Elder clone a few weeks ago.  Tapped the keg last week.  Hoppy & 9% ABV but drinkable, turned out well.   :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on November 26, 2022, 06:05:27 PM
Welcome to Florida, the buggy swampy jungle & tourist fleecing state - now with extra sharks & pythons!   :huepfenlol2:

Recovering from T-day now & also from a bad back.  Has kept me from riding lately. Brewed a Pliny the Elder clone a few weeks ago.  Tapped the keg last week.  Hoppy & 9% ABV but drinkable, turned out well.   :drink:

 :zroflmao: yea, St. Augustine is the tourist fleecing Mecca, last week was the Nights of Lights and there was well over 100k of them stumbling around with their wallets out  :huepfenlol2: but hey I'm not complaining, that's why Florida has a 20 billion dollar budget surplus, way better than living in Hellinois which has been broke for years and has the some of the highest taxes of any state. glad to be here hurricanes and all humidity you could ask for  :D

Pliny the Elder is a great Double IPA, lots of Amarillo and Simcoe to get that citrus and pine note  :2vrolijk_21:  as soon as I can my chit together I'm going to do a Double Citra hazy, I'm already friends with the local Brewery and the guys want to help get me started by supplying me with their special hazy yeast , grains and hops, just have to work out my chilling since you guys don't have cold tap water down here  :confused5:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: Tonka67 on September 28, 2023, 04:12:55 PM
Cheers From down under
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on September 29, 2023, 01:16:41 PM
Welcome to Florida, the buggy swampy jungle & tourist fleecing state - now with extra sharks & pythons!   :huepfenlol2:

Recovering from T-day now & also from a bad back.  Has kept me from riding lately. Brewed a Pliny the Elder clone a few weeks ago.  Tapped the keg last week.  Hoppy & 9% ABV but drinkable, turned out well.   :drink:

Called in a favor from a friend, enjoyed this on the water last week, cheers brother  :beerchug:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on October 05, 2023, 01:19:35 PM
Road Trip  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on October 05, 2023, 01:20:46 PM
If you Know........You Know :coolblue:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: naitram on October 05, 2023, 01:25:10 PM
thats a long way from home for you
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on October 05, 2023, 07:56:40 PM
thats a long way from home for you

A mere 1200 miles for some really good beer  :huepfenjump3: :drink: :2vrolijk_21: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: iski on October 06, 2023, 01:46:09 AM
Called in a favor from a friend, enjoyed this on the water last week, cheers brother  :beerchug:

Cheers!  :drink:

That is a great beer!  Brewed a concoction called Festivus for the holidays, should be ready to be tapped by Thanksgiving.  Included mulling spices & orange rind and from the very active fermentation am expecting a high ABV.  Usually stick to water, grain, hops, & yeast recipes, decided to try something new. 

The Pliney clone was very good, may brew that one again this winter.
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on October 06, 2023, 07:12:24 AM
Can't leave empty handed  :huepfenlol2: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 27, 2024, 02:50:44 PM
Not doing much riding, but the beers are flowing  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 27, 2024, 02:52:12 PM
Not doing much riding, but the beers are flowing  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 27, 2024, 02:52:40 PM
Not doing much riding, but the beers are flowing  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 27, 2024, 02:53:23 PM
Not doing much riding, but the beers are flowing  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 27, 2024, 02:55:30 PM
Not doing much riding, but the beers are flowing  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 27, 2024, 02:56:44 PM
Not doing much riding, but the beers are flowing  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 27, 2024, 02:57:28 PM
Not doing much riding, but the beers are flowing  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 27, 2024, 02:58:37 PM
Not doing much riding, but the beers are flowing  :drink:
Title: Re: Friday Beer Thread
Post by: EAGLE1 on March 27, 2024, 02:59:48 PM
Not doing much riding, but the beers are flowing  :drink: