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Beer |OT2| Can't stop won't stop the fresh hop
- Thread starter distantmantra
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I'm so sad you are all talking about US beers I can't get ahold of... There are some decent Norwegian ones though.
Anyone tried anything from Aja or Lervig? Aja's wheat beer might be the best one I've tasted to be honest. And there's a new one called Hazy Days, an APA from Lervig that is actually fantastic.
And I tasted a beer maybe a week ago, Rhubarb IPA it was called. It was a session IPA (like 4.7% maybe?), and it was fantastic on a hot day. I think that was Nøgne Ø brewery?
Anyone tried anything from Aja or Lervig? Aja's wheat beer might be the best one I've tasted to be honest. And there's a new one called Hazy Days, an APA from Lervig that is actually fantastic.
And I tasted a beer maybe a week ago, Rhubarb IPA it was called. It was a session IPA (like 4.7% maybe?), and it was fantastic on a hot day. I think that was Nøgne Ø brewery?
Ha, welcome to Belgium beers. I brew a blonde that tastes like 5% but is 9%. Couple of those and then try to get off the sofa. Not so good.
eyeball_kid
Member
Yeah I'm not sure I'd get it again, but it does start tasting better once you get to that bottom third of the bottle.
Norway has some fantastic beers, don't sell your country short! Unfortunately they aren't widely distributed here in the U.S. and they're quite expensive.
Yeah, d3ceiving to be sure!
Yeah for sure. Don't worry they are expensive here too! I'm paying 60kr pr 33-50 cl bottle for good local stuff. Around $7 lol.
Temeculan3000
Member
I liked DKML but glad I only bought a single bottle. Good barrel flavor and I thought it worked well.
Anyone try the Warpigs beers (Mikkeller / 3 Floyds collab brand)? Lazurite is a real solid IPA, just picked up a sixer of Foggy Geezer, which is their "hazy IPA" not super hazy but liking it quite a bit so far.
Anyone try the Warpigs beers (Mikkeller / 3 Floyds collab brand)? Lazurite is a real solid IPA, just picked up a sixer of Foggy Geezer, which is their "hazy IPA" not super hazy but liking it quite a bit so far.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Went out for sushi and had a small hot sake bottle. Didn't feel much except relaxation during the meal. Two hours later, come home and break open a two year old bottle of Apple Brandy Barrel Noir. An hour and a half after that, break open a bottle of Old Stock Cellar Reserve 2013. Maybe I should have held off that Old Stock, because feeling VERY buzzed and loopy from all that.
But hey, was worth it. Was an extremely tasty night tonight.
But hey, was worth it. Was an extremely tasty night tonight.
sharkmuncher
Member
Oh man, those are 2 of my all time favorite beers. I've got both downstairs, maybe a good way to finish this season of GOT...
natjjohn
Member
Super random ass question. So had some older bottles of beer that were just leaving in a pantry occasionally drinking. Recently got a new beverage fridge so moved them there storing them laying on their sides. I've noticed that when I pop a bottle open now, it immediately foams for a bit to where will overflow if you do nothing. After that initial foam, its fine.
What's causing this? The temp of the fridge? Laying them on the side? There just old as shit (were bought not long after Christmas. Cheap Costco deal!)?
Thanks!
What's causing this? The temp of the fridge? Laying them on the side? There just old as shit (were bought not long after Christmas. Cheap Costco deal!)?
Thanks!
sharkmuncher
Member
Sounds to me like poorly packaged beer with some type of infection that kept fermenting while the beer was stored warm. Safe to drink, but I'm assuming it doesn't taste the same.
newdayrocks
Member
This year's Thai Speedway Stout sure is terrific. Jeez.
Temeculan3000
Member
Agreed. Flavors blended very well, not overpowering.
eyeball_kid
Member
Mmm well everyone is different I guess. I found the flavor mix really weird, with a not pleasant aftertaste. I had it on tap though, maybe it's different in bottles.
theSlacker
Member
Coconut Cassowary is a disappointment right after Coconut Hornswoggler, but still good. It was fun to go to a Hardywood release again though and the weather was great.
newdayrocks
Member
Going to be driving up to Seattle at the end of September for a weekend in/near Queen Anne/Key Arena.
What are the must-hit beer locations I can easily get to?
What are the must-hit beer locations I can easily get to?
Looking for stuff within walking distance? Will you have a car/willing to Uber?
newdayrocks
Member
I'll have my car, so driving is an option. How close are Fremont and Holy Mountain to the Key Arena area?
distantmantra
Member
Holy Mountain is super close from Lower Queen Anne. Fremont isn't very far, but parking is hit or miss depending on when you want to go.
You should also hit Reubens, Urban Family, Cloudburst, Seapine (south of the stadiums) and Stoup.
The Masonry is a great pizza/beer bar in Lower Queen that you need to hit up.
Pretty close; HM is maybe a 5 minute drive from lower Queen Anne (and has a gravel alley behind with loads of parking). Fremont is a bit farther but not by much, as DM said parking a bit more difficult.
Other than what DM mentioned, you'll be close to Teku Tavern which is a nice bottle shop with 40-50 taps.
distantmantra
Member
I know the owner of Teku Tavern and wish her nothing but success, but that place just has no appeal to me. Clearly I'm getting old at 36. [shrug]
distantmantra
Member
Definitely. I just never feel like going there.
Also, if you have a car go to Chucks. The Greenwood location is probably better for you since it's closer to Fremont/Stoup/Reubens/etc.
newdayrocks
Member
Thanks, duders. Looking forward to celebrating my 42nd birthday exploring Seattle beers for the first time.
distantmantra
Member
Beer Junction is a great bottle shop over in West Seattle, but that area is currently devoid of good breweries so it's not really worth it unless you happen to be over that way already.
newdayrocks
Member
Good hops harvest from the other day.
gutterboy44
Member
What hops? Gonna try to make any wet hopped beers?
grabbed a sixer of Sam Adams Boston Lager for you, just paypal me when you have time.
Legit laughed at this. It is a sams beer, though, Fat Jack.
distantmantra
Member
Isn't Fat Jack available everywhere? That's like serious grocery store shelf beer, but probably not out yet. Pumpkin beers are hitting shelves right now and will keep coming out for the next couple months.
I figured you were looking for Treehouse cans or something.
I figured you were looking for Treehouse cans or something.
Nope. Fat Jack is only sold in their brewery now. I've found a lot of the small breweries like Treehouse are pretty much 90% IPA... and it's gotten to the point where they're all starting to taste the same to me, hah.
sharkmuncher
Member
It's definitely on the shelf at the Bag 'n' Save by my house in Omaha.
Edit: Looking at their web site, I guess you're right. Maybe we have last year's still? Knowing that location, it's definitely possible, but must have been in the back because they just put it on the shelves.
Yup, should be last years. I know for a fact this years is only at their brewery.
newdayrocks
Member
Well, shit. As much as I dislike the pumpkin beer hype, local Costco had this in their beer section, and I couldn't say no. Looking forward to trying it!
distantmantra
Member
Cascade at Costco now? They're really having a hard time selling their beer, they ship that stuff everywhere now (South Korea, all over Europe, etc.). Maybe they should lower their stupid prices and maybe it would sell better.
Pumpkin Smash has not aged well. Just a heads up.
Pumpkin Smash has not aged well. Just a heads up.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Not in KY. Damn shame. Favorite pumpkin beer outside Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin.
And Dogfish Punkin showed up in town today. Apparently it is tightly allocated this year for some reason.
sharkmuncher
Member
So I'm headed to Paris and Barcelona for a few days each with maybe a partial day in London. Any suggestions for places to grab a good beer or try a few? I'm already looking at hitting up La Cave à Bulles in Paris and grabbing a few bottles. I'm not planning on doing a super beer-centric trip, but wouldn't mind stopping at a place that does a decent job with the local beer, especially with London, since I won't have a ton of time, I'd love to stop at a place that does a good job with "Real Ale."
Damn that's a nice haul. From how many plants?
Brewing with my cascade this weekend and may be able to grab at least a handful of cones straight off the plant (some I missed last weekend) and put straight in the kettle.
distantmantra
Member
Barcelona is an amazing city. BierCab is great, Garage Beer Co. is just down the street and they have a nice space with great beer. We stayed in the Gracia neighborhood which was wonderful. There's a plaza nearby called Placa Del Sol that has a bottle shop right there where you can just drink whatever. Hit up another bottle shop bar called The Beer Shop, too. Had some great meals at La Ilavor da Origens and La Pepita.
Spain is making some amazing craft beer. Naparbier, La Pirata and Monsieur Gordo made great stuff among others.
As for London, drink all the Cloudwater you can find. I had a few of their DIPAs last month in Haarlem, Netherlands and thought they were great.
Spuck-uk
Banned
Cloudwater costs a fortune in London though. Worth it, but also check out Kernel, Northern Monk, Siren, and especially Verdant if you like NE IPAs.
Biercab in Barcelona is great, and in the same area (Example), theres a really nice little Mikeller bar and Brewdog. I really liked BlackLab which is a fusion restaurant that makes really good beer as well.
If you like lager, Moritz might not be the best brewery in the world, but their taproom is gorgeous and does good food as well, the specials are much better than their regular beers.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
I know we're getting into the season of pumpkin beers, but I feel like I'm one of the few who either doesn't care for them or can outright hate them. I remember having Pumking and it ruined my taste buds for the entire night. Awful shit.
distantmantra
Member
Pumpkin beer sucks. It's fresh hop season.
Temeculan3000
Member
Best pumpkin beer I've had was Crown Valley Imperial Pumpkin Smash. Used to get it in Chicago but they stopped distributing here. Seriously well done beer, I think stouts are better at balancing the pumpkin flavor.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Fresh hops are fucking awesome.
Spuck-uk
Banned
Quoting for truth
