Beer Thread

[Regurgitated]

[Holo]

I will hopefully try some of your american beers this year but my allowance is very low. I swear on the Reinheitsgebot. There are a lot of crazy beers in Belgium too, which are way similar to the american ones.

[dorin mihai]

if you like chimay bleue, which in my opinion is an average trappiste, you would definitely love rochefort 8 and 10 (trappiste) and Schneider Aventinus (Tap 6) - a bavarese bock beer.
As for trappistes, Orval is top tier, really outstanding and unique.

[emperadorXXIV]

Originally Posted by Regurgitated_Guts

[Ander]

http://forums.smnnews.com/showthread...highlight=Beer

[flayedandskinned]

Definitely age the Abyss.


Dude Chimay is the worse Trappist monastery. Get a hold of Westvleteran 12 and The La Trappe Quad, those are the best ones, IMO. Westvleteran is super hard to get and pricey when you do, but yeah, it is sooooo worth it. Its widely regarded as the best beer in the world. Anyways here's a pic of the La Trappe quad I had the other day:




Look at that head. And that wasn't a result of a shitty pour, it is naturally that billowy. Amazing head retention and lacing as well. so amazingly complex; I'm not even going to bother describing the flavor profile on this beer, as I would be typing all night. get this beer ASAP.(quads age amazingly well up to 5 years.)

Here's a pic of the North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout (probably my favorite stout)


Insanely complex, citrusy hops quickly fade into fruity blackberries which leads into a robust roasted malt finish which sustains for a long time. Best stout money can buy, in my opinion.



Green Flash west coast IPA:




god damn, I love this fucking beer! Definitely the closet thing to Pliny the Elder since, well Pliny the Elder. Great alternative.

[flayedandskinned]

Originally Posted by flayedandskinned

Definitely age the Abyss.


Dude Chimay is the worse Trappist monastery. Get a hold of Westvleteran 12 and The La Trappe Quad, those are the best ones, IMO. Westvleteran is super hard to get and pricey when you do, but yeah, it is sooooo worth it. Its widely regarded as the best beer in the world. Anyways here's a pic of the La Trappe quad I had the other day:




Look at that head. And that wasn't a result of a shitty pour, it is naturally that billowy. Amazing head retention and lacing as well. so amazingly complex; I'm not even going to bother describing the flavor profile on this beer, as I would be typing all night. get this beer ASAP.(quads age amazingly well up to 5 years.)

Here's a pic of the North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout (probably my favorite stout)


Insanely complex, citrusy hops quickly fade into fruity blackberries which leads into a robust roasted malt finish which sustains for a long time. Best stout money can buy, in my opinion.



Green Flash west coast IPA:




god damn, I love this fucking beer! Definitely the closet thing to Pliny the Elder since, well Pliny the Elder. Great alternative.

[Regurgitated]

Originally Posted by flayedandskinned

Definitely age the Abyss.


Dude Chimay is the worse Trappist monastery. Get a hold of Westvleteran 12 and The La Trappe Quad, those are the best ones, IMO. Westvleteran is super hard to get and pricey when you do, but yeah, it is sooooo worth it. Its widely regarded as the best beer in the world. Anyways here's a pic of the La Trappe quad I had the other day:




Look at that head. And that wasn't a result of a shitty pour, it is naturally that billowy. Amazing head retention and lacing as well. so amazingly complex; I'm not even going to bother describing the flavor profile on this beer, as I would be typing all night. get this beer ASAP.(quads age amazingly well up to 5 years.)

Here's a pic of the North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout (probably my favorite stout)


Insanely complex, citrusy hops quickly fade into fruity blackberries which leads into a robust roasted malt finish which sustains for a long time. Best stout money can buy, in my opinion.



Green Flash west coast IPA:




god damn, I love this fucking beer! Definitely the closet thing to Pliny the Elder since, well Pliny the Elder. Great alternative.

I've had the Old Rasputin before, definitely worth checking out if any of you haven't tried it. it's fairly easy to find too, at least around here in my area...

They have West Coast IPA on tap at one of the bars I frequent, that's all me and my friends drink there haha

I found some Rochefort and La Trappe the day I bought the Chimay, so I know where I can find it, woot! Westvleteren, as I've heard, is only released by the brewery but my buddy said he's seen it from time to time. Need to try some more North Coast brews as well.

[flayedandskinned]

Originally Posted by Regurgitated_Guts

I've had the Old Rasputin before, definitely worth checking out if any of you haven't tried it. it's fairly easy to find too, at least around here in my area...

They have West Coast IPA on tap at one of the bars I frequent, that's all me and my friends drink there haha

I found some Rochefort and La Trappe the day I bought the Chimay, so I know where I can find it, woot! Westvleteren, as I've heard, is only released by the brewery but my buddy said he's seen it from time to time. Need to try some more North Coast brews as well.

You can find Westvleteran 12 on ebay, its pricey though. Great investment, though you can age it for a few years and turn around and sell it for 200 hundred bucks on eBay.

[Szadou]

I love these threads. All these faggits come outta the woodwork talking about beer like they're fucking connoisseurs when in reality everyone here would pound a cold Heineken before even considering drinking any horrible overpriced basement made microbrew.

[flayedandskinned]

Originally Posted by Szadou

I love these threads. All these faggits come outta the woodwork talking about beer like they're fucking connoisseurs when in reality everyone here would pound a cold Heineken before even considering drinking any horrible overpriced basement made microbrew.

That's definitely not me, chief. Fine craft beer is just as a big of a passion in my life as music. I can't count how many times I've been at parties and had to drink soda because all they had was shit beer. I can't bring myself to drink that shit anymore. It's been years since I've had an adjunct lager.

[Szadou]

Originally Posted by flayedandskinned

That's definitely not me, chief. Fine craft beer is just as a big of a passion in my life as music. I can't count how many times I've been at parties and had to drink soda because all they had was shit beer. I can't bring myself to drink that shit anymore. It's been years since I've had an adjunct lager.

Here I was thinking your passion was taking care of someone else's kids bra

Good for you.

[Szadou]

Also I like this:


Unpasteurized 'n shit, tastes real good. AND DA POUR OMG BRA, DA POUR.

Okay, I don't even know how it pours since I never even drank it out of a glass... Cause I ain't no FAGGET BITCH!

[flayedandskinned]

Originally Posted by Szadou

Also I like this:


Unpasteurized 'n shit, tastes real good. AND DA POUR OMG BRA, DA POUR.

Okay, I don't even know how it pours since I never even drank it out of a glass... Cause I ain't no FAGGET BITCH!

dude, depending on the beer and the shape/style of glass you pour it into, it can definitely effect the beer. For example, the tulip glasses you see in those pics I use for most styles of beer, because it promotes aroma and head. The natural contours of the glass help agitate the yeast to increase flavor and allow the carbination to last longer as well. Sounds like BS, I know and I was pretty skeptical, but after seeing, smelling and tasting the difference, it is really true!

[ShadowHunter]

jesus fuck, flayed! you're quoting yourself now... and that in the post immediately after the quoted post (with no alterations except for a fixed image link)?! what the fuck is wrong with you? have you never heard of the "edit" button? is that why you beat up your dad and gf? they told you to use the edit button, didn't they...

morons. morons never change

[flayedandskinned]

Originally Posted by ShadowHunter

jesus fuck, flayed! you're quoting yourself now... and that in the post immediately after the quoted post (with no alterations except for a fixed image link)?! what the fuck is wrong with you? have you never heard of the "edit" button? is that why you beat up your dad and gf? they told you to use the edit button, didn't they...

morons. morons never change

For one, it was like four AM and I was tired as fuck and hit the wrong button on my touch screen phone. Chill the fuck out.

[cry0fth3carr0ts]

i like beer.

i like this beer-


and this beer-


really i like all the flying dog stuff.


also, i miss pete's wicked ale. i can't find it anymore

[Tomes of Deceit]

Should use the big beer thread that already exists.

I tried the Abyss this winter, and I thought it was amazing for the first glass or so, but there's no way I could drink the whole bottle. It was just too much. Would be good if I had someone to split it with.

Bourbon county was a little over the top for me as well the one time I had it. Not in the sense that I found it undrinkable, I just didn't see the appeal of going that thick and dark.

Love Old Rasputin (and pretty much everything I've tried from North Coast).


Need to try that Green Flash IPA. I see it all the time but it never caught my eye.

[flayedandskinned]

Originally Posted by Tomes of Deceit

Should use the big beer thread that already exists.

I tried the Abyss this winter, and I thought it was amazing for the first glass or so, but there's no way I could drink the whole bottle. It was just too much. Would be good if I had someone to split it with.

Bourbon county was a little over the top for me as well the one time I had it. Not in the sense that I found it undrinkable, I just didn't see the appeal of going that thick and dark.

Love Old Rasputin (and pretty much everything I've tried from North Coast).


Need to try that Green Flash IPA. I see it all the time but it never caught my eye.

I'wm dying to try North Coast's Saison. Their Golden Belgian is exquisite.

Definitely try that Green Flash West Coast IPA, but make sure it is a fresh batch(check the batch date) the older an IPA gets the more diminished the hops get.

[GrindYourMind]

[Tomes of Deceit]

Well, people tend to talk about all the most complex styles in threads like these, but I would actually like some recommendations for easy to find/affordable examples of common styles.

For example, I'm not too knowledgeable about wheat beers, but I recently tried North Coast's blue star wheat and I enjoyed that. Or North Coast Mirror Pond pale ale/ red chair NWPA. I see a lot of wheat beers and pale ales at places like Bevmo and I'm not usually inclined to try them - only tried those ones because I like those breweries. Any common beers in the more standard styles that are really good examples of the style?

[flayedandskinned]

Originally Posted by Tomes of Deceit

Should use the big beer thread that already exists.

I tried the Abyss this winter, and I thought it was amazing for the first glass or so, but there's no way I could drink the whole bottle. It was just too much. Would be good if I had someone to split it with.

Bourbon county was a little over the top for me as well the one time I had it. Not in the sense that I found it undrinkable, I just didn't see the appeal of going that thick and dark.

Love Old Rasputin (and pretty much everything I've tried from North Coast).


Need to try that Green Flash IPA. I see it all the time but it never caught my eye.

Originally Posted by Tomes of Deceit

Well, people tend to talk about all the most complex styles in threads like these, but I would actually like some recommendations for easy to find/affordable examples of common styles.

For example, I'm not too knowledgeable about wheat beers, but I recently tried North Coast's blue star wheat and I enjoyed that. Or North Coast Mirror Pond pale ale/ red chair NWPA. I see a lot of wheat beers and pale ales at places like Bevmo and I'm not usually inclined to try them - only tried those ones because I like those breweries. Any common beers in the more standard styles that are really good examples of the style?

Mirror Pond/Red Chair are from Deschuttes.

Drake's (local from San Leandro) IPA is wonderful as well. It's insanely bright.

[Tomes of Deceit]

Originally Posted by flayedandskinned

Mirror Pond/Red Chair are from Deschuttes.

Drake's (local from San Leandro) IPA is wonderful as well. It's insanely bright.

Ah, typo. That's why I listed them separately from the north coast blue star...

I've tried Drake's IPA and Drake's amber...wasn't a huge fan of either for some reason. I didn't think the IPA was bad, but I was drinking Racer 5 and Deschutes Inversion at the time, and both of those were better for my taste.

[imbutawaveto]

Originally Posted by GrindYourMind

Shit's for bitches and you know it. If you're tryin to get wild it's all about this shit right hurrrrrr

[GrindYourMind]

Originally Posted by AltarsofMadness6

Shit's for bitches and you know it. If you're tryin to get wild it's all about this shit right hurrrrrr

http://www.bumwine.com

[captaincleanoff]

best beer in the world, without a doubt, comes from my own brewery.

[cry0fth3carr0ts]

Originally Posted by captaincleanoff

best beer in the world, without a doubt, comes from my own brewery.

i'll be the judge of that!

[Regurgitated]

Originally Posted by captaincleanoff

best beer in the world, without a doubt, comes from my own brewery.

would like to try your hefeweizen; do you know if there's any place around my area that would happen to have any of your products?

[flayedandskinned]

For some reason Deshuttes beers have a watery finish to me. their 22s are fucking awesome though. have you tried their Dissident? Its made in the Flander Oud Bruin style, so its a sour beer. Great brew. Flavor profile: dry, sour cherries, vanilla, rhubarb and a slight hint of hops. Here's a pic I snapped at the Toronado of it:





For brown ales, I absolutely love these two beers. the first of the two is like a chocolate malt in beer form! The second is a solid brown ale brewed a Belgian yeast strain, so fucking tasty!

Avery's Ellie's Brown Ale:



Karl Strauss' Full Suit Brown:

[flayedandskinned]

Originally Posted by Regurgitated_Guts

A friend of mine is a beer connoisseur and just acquired a few of these today and is planning on aging one. I spoke to Nico the other day about trappist beers and purchased a Chimay Bleue as a result; it was PHENOMENAL. Any beer enthusiasts here? Recommendations? My next purchase will be one of these:

The Nico you mention wouldn't happen to be Nico from the 21st Amendment, would it?