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I'm heading to Oklahoma City, OK at the end of November for a few days for work. Any decent beers I can pick up? I'm currently in Texas, so if they sell founders or bells ill be stoked.
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nwin posted:I'm heading to Oklahoma City, OK at the end of November for a few days for work. No on either of those, but JP goes there at least.
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Oct 31, 2012 23:42
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SUPER HASSLER posted:No on either of those, but JP goes there at least.
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Oct 31, 2012 23:48
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Just tried the Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout from Stone et. al. Wow. Just a drat near perfect stout in my eyes. Very accessible for those who might not like stouts as much.
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Nov 1, 2012 01:22
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Mahoning posted:Does Three Floyds make any bad beer? I just had probably my 5th or 6th different 3F's beer (Broo Doo) and all of them have either been outstanding or just pretty drat good.
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Nov 1, 2012 02:33
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Mahoning posted:Does Three Floyds make any bad beer? I just had probably my 5th or 6th different 3F's beer (Broo Doo) and all of them have either been outstanding or just pretty drat good. Apocalypse Cow is a challenging beer, a polarizing beer. I wouldn't say it's bad, but it's weird as hell. Also, it's a rather odd sensation to have a beer remind you that you are mildly lactose intolerant.
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Nov 1, 2012 03:24
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I got a "back in stock" notification from Bevmo saying they got The Dissident, by 10am it's completely scrubbed from all Bevmo stock checkers (not even saying out of stock). My local beer place says he got a case but already has 20 people on a list who want one, and to top that all off, he says he was told he wasn't allowed to sell them yet for some weird reason. Seems like I'll miss out on that one this year, too bad.
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Nov 1, 2012 03:47
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Glottis posted:I got a "back in stock" notification from Bevmo saying they got The Dissident, by 10am it's completely scrubbed from all Bevmo stock checkers (not even saying out of stock). My local beer place says he got a case but already has 20 people on a list who want one, and to top that all off, he says he was told he wasn't allowed to sell them yet for some weird reason. Is your local beer place Bobby's? Cause he told me the same thing and I really want some. Also waiting on that drat Stone Mint Chocolate Stout.
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Nov 1, 2012 05:56
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Cantillon Kriek 
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Nov 1, 2012 06:31
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We'll my friends didn't want to go downtown for my Jolly Pumpkin fest, so we just went to BWW and drank Bob's 47 all night. Going to just fly solo down there next week and drink those things. On the bright side, my favorite training wheels beer, Tommyknocker Cocoa Porter is back on shelves.
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Nov 1, 2012 08:09
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Perfectly Cromulent posted:Also, it's a rather odd sensation to have a beer remind you that you are mildly lactose intolerant. um, careful when you get around to that Cafe Royale, then...
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Nov 1, 2012 08:52
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Time to talk about fresh hop beer! We tapped Port High Tide, Deschutes Hoptrip, Deschutes Chasin' Freshies and Left Hand Warrior this past week; the Port and Left Hand were both pretty solid but the Deschutes was underwhelming... Pretty strange seeing as how they are in the midst of hop land. What are you guys/gals getting into fresh hop these days?
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Nov 1, 2012 09:52
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funkybottoms posted:um, careful when you get around to that Cafe Royale, then... Like I said, mild lactose intolerance. But let's just say that I'll be drinking it on a night when the girlfriend isn't around. 
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Nov 1, 2012 09:54
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HotD/De Proef's Flanders Fred was really, really good. I'd compare it to Consecration, although I think it might be better. Definitely kicking myself for not buying more...
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Nov 1, 2012 13:36
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Perfectly Cromulent posted:Like I said, mild lactose intolerance. But let's just say that I'll be drinking it on a night when the girlfriend isn't around. ah, okay, good- my two lactose-intolerant friends get really nasty cramps, didn't want you be unprepared danbanana posted:HotD/De Proef's Flanders Fred was really, really good. I'd compare it to Consecration, although I think it might be better. Definitely kicking myself for not buying more... could you have gotten more? i think we got one keg (which i drank from, fortunately) and maybe like two six-bottle cases. i was surprised by the small amount, because i'm pretty sure i could go to two different shops and pick up all the other Brewmaster's Collaboration beers.
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Nov 1, 2012 14:05
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funkybottoms posted:could you have gotten more? i think we got one keg (which i drank from, fortunately) and maybe like two six-bottle cases. i was surprised by the small amount, because i'm pretty sure i could go to two different shops and pick up all the other Brewmaster's Collaboration beers. The place I grabbed mine from had at least a case on the shelf and I've seen it a few other places as well. I don't think it was really hard to find, and I'm betting there's at least a few places in Chicago that probably still have it. Just a matter of finding it... Unrelated: Going to Vegas this weekend. We're doing Aces & Ales Sunday for watching football, probably hitting Burger Bar because we're staying at Mandalay for a couple nights... Any bottle shops that might be worth a look? Flying Southwest = No baggage fee = Prepared to bring stuff back.
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Nov 1, 2012 14:21
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nwin posted:I'm heading to Oklahoma City, OK at the end of November for a few days for work. Coop's F5 IPA is good, as is Marshall's Atlas. Choc is another local favorite.
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Nov 1, 2012 15:22
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danbanana posted:Unrelated: Going to Vegas this weekend. We're doing Aces & Ales Sunday for watching football, probably hitting Burger Bar because we're staying at Mandalay for a couple nights... Any bottle shops that might be worth a look? Flying Southwest = No baggage fee = Prepared to bring stuff back. My favorite bottle shop has a smaller selection, but better local selection and they're a Small Family Business, which I like. They're called Khoury's Fine Wine and Spirits. Located here, kind of out of the way but well worth the trip. They have a little bar with eight taps, mostly good, so you can drink something while you make your selections. There are Lee's Liquor Stores as well. They're the biggest local booze shop, but Total coming into town really hosed them since Lee's relied on bullying the distributors and Total is litigious as hell. Their selection is worse than Total's and much less likely to be fresh. You can still give them a try if you want to roll the dice, sometimes they have weird poo poo nobody else wants to carry. There are locations all over the valley. For local beers, look for Big Dog's. They make a very solid IPA and a fantastic Pale Ale. Joseph James is more hit or miss, but if you get to Khoury's try to pick up some of the bourbon barrel aged RIS - it's dangerously close to world class. Tenaya Creek is the other local, their stuff is inferior to either JJ's or Big Dog's but their Oktoberfest isn't terrible.
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Nov 1, 2012 15:43
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bartolimu posted:None in the Aces area, but if you've got a car you can get to a couple. There's a Total Wine at 501 North Stephanie St, just north of the 215. I recommend this route from Aces. You won't find much you can't find in CA or other better beer states, but they have a decent number of local beers. Thanks. One of us is heading out early (tonight) and he's already looking for shops. This should help him out much.
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Nov 1, 2012 16:10
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I see like 5 various De Proef beers sitting on a shelf untouched at my store that have been there a bit, I saw talk on here but the ratings seem to point to average. Am I missing something?
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Nov 1, 2012 16:32
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Midorka posted:I see like 5 various De Proef beers sitting on a shelf untouched at my store that have been there a bit, I saw talk on here but the ratings seem to point to average. Am I missing something? Which ones are they?
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Nov 1, 2012 17:17
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I picked up 4 Lovechild No. 2's from a small grocer today. Score! Also, is Monk's Cafe any good? I got a 4 pack of that as well.
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Nov 1, 2012 17:43
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Just arrived in Denver, time to drink my face off on kickass Colorado beers!
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Nov 1, 2012 17:46
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Captain Shortbus posted:I picked up 4 Lovechild No. 2's from a small grocer today. Holy poo poo. You suck. I generally don't trade, but I'd talk if you'd be willing to offer. PM me.
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Nov 1, 2012 17:46
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danbanana posted:Holy poo poo. You suck. I generally don't trade, but I'd talk if you'd be willing to offer. PM me. The Spec's by my mom's house that had a whole shelf full of it. I'll be visiting her in about two weeks, so keep me posted if you're still hunting it down. I find Monk's Cafe a little too sweet (and somewhat too fruit juicy) kinda like Duchesse. To me it's one of those "gateway" sour beers.
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Nov 1, 2012 18:32
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Have any of you ever tried a good Maple Bacon beer? I got the chance to try a Maple Bacon Stout by Fat Head's/Chardon Brew Works and it was quite unremarkable. I wasn't able to taste any bacon whatsoever, and the maple was a bit overwhelming. The mouthfeel was also way too thin for me, as I prefer thick stouts. I feel like the only Maple Bacon beer I've seen with good reviews is the Porter from Funky Buddha lounge. I also got the chance to try Hop Juju from Fat Head's, and it was outstanding. It was like an even more bitter version of Head Hunter, although not quite as well balanced. Fat Head's really makes some spectacular IPAs.
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Nov 1, 2012 20:37
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Josh Wow posted:Just arrived in Denver, time to drink my face off on kickass Colorado beers! I'm sure I don't need to tell you this, but hit up the new Crooked Stave tap room And if your travels take you up to Fort Collins feel free to shoot me a PM, I'm always down to meet beergoons.
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Nov 1, 2012 21:26
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Kudosx posted:Have any of you ever tried a good Maple Bacon beer? Yeah. I've had Funky Buddha's Maple Bacon Coffee porter, AKA the beer that started the maple bacon frenzy. And it's one of the best beers I've had. 
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Nov 1, 2012 21:31
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Kudosx posted:Have any of you ever tried a good Maple Bacon beer? Hope Juju is awesome. Randomly this one night, a bar down here in Cincinnati had both that and Head Hunter on draft. It was awesome.
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Nov 1, 2012 21:45
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deadwing posted:Yeah. I've had Funky Buddha's Maple Bacon Coffee porter, AKA the beer that started the maple bacon frenzy. And it's one of the best beers I've had. The Bourbon Barrel aged version kicks MBCP right in the tits.
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Nov 1, 2012 22:17
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Tigren posted:Is your local beer place Bobby's? Cause he told me the same thing and I really want some. Also waiting on that drat Stone Mint Chocolate Stout. Yep. I just wish there was more of the Dissident floating around.
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Nov 1, 2012 23:30
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Glottis posted:Yep. I just wish there was more of the Dissident floating around. Deschutes told me Original Gravity will be getting a case, as well as Whole Foods in Blossom Hill and Campbell.
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Nov 2, 2012 00:02
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South Bay tends to be awful for the Stone collaborations (except Bobby's).
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Nov 2, 2012 00:56
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Waldean posted:South Bay tends to be awful for the Stone collaborations (except Bobby's). South Bay seems to be awful for craft beer. To think, I moved here from Portland.
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Nov 2, 2012 01:57
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Modern Automaton posted:Pretty strange seeing as how they are in the midst of hop land. What are you guys/gals getting into fresh hop these days? For me I am enjoying the following, Half Acre Mr. Ouroboros. They just released a 32oz. growler, so I wanted to stop by and grab that as well as their fresh hop beer. It's a punch of fresh citra hops and absolutely fantastic.  I know I have shilled for Half Acre before, but I had another circumstance where they were absolutely awesome. I showed up to grab that mini-growler today, and they asked me what I was up to. I didn't have anything going on, so they invited me to their "soft" opening of their tap room. It was only for industry folks and regular customers, and everything on tap was 100% free. The space was great and everything is fairly priced. All you Chicago folks go check it out when you can! 
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Nov 2, 2012 03:38
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Right now I'm drinking what I'm pretty sure is the worst beer I've ever had. I'm pretty sure it's infected, but it's also a beer that was brewed by my friend, so it's entirely possible that the beer is just horrible. The inside of the bottle smells like the room it was bottled in, which smelled of barley. I really need to take one of those tasting classes so I can identify off flavors, I wish I could say exactly what's wrong with this beer. I drain poured the first bottle and opened a second to see if it was just the one bottle, or the beer entirely, and it seems like every bottle is just as bad as the next. I feel bad for my friend, he has 72 bombers of this stuff! E: The beer almost has a soapy flavor, it's really, really off-putting. After reading some homebrewing forums it sounds like it could just be that the beer is still pretty 'green' since it was just bottled a week ago. I figured it would be better fresh since it's an IPA, but I guess that might not be the case. I guess I'll have to try another bottle in a week and see what I think. Kudosx fucked around with this message at 04:36 on Nov 2, 2012 |
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Nov 2, 2012 04:30
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Paul Proteus posted:Half Acre Ugggggggh I hope they get this open by Thanksgiving, since we're having it at my sister's this year and she lives right around Montrose/Wolcott.
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Nov 2, 2012 12:02
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Docjowles posted:I'm sure I don't need to tell you this, but hit up the new Crooked Stave tap room Definitely going to hit up Crooked Stave. I'm out here visiting a friend and he's showing me around so I'm not sure when I'll be places. All I know is we're hitting Fort Collins today and Denver tomorrow. Yesterday we went to Avery, Upslope, Southern Sun, Left Hand and Oskar Blues Liquids and Solids. Colorado is awesome.
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Nov 2, 2012 12:55
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Bells has their Bourbon Batch 9000 available in bottles at the General Store in Kalamazoo. Backwoods Bastard should also be hitting shelves in Michigan today, too.
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cryme posted:Which ones are they? Zoetzuur, Witte Noire, Saison Imperiale, Reinaer Wild Ale, and La Grande Blanche. They're all rated decently, I guess I was expecting something higher with the love some people here seem to have, the Reinaer sounds pretty good though.
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